The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford is a dynamic, inclusive organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. Founded in 1920, the LWVGR has been at the forefront of advancing civic engagement and promoting informed, active citizenship. Our mission is to ensure that every eligible person has the knowledge and opportunity to participate in our democracy.
Why join us? If you believe in the power of informed, engaged citizens, the League is the place for you. As a member, you’ll be part of a passionate community working to strengthen democracy, protect voting rights, and advocate for important issues. Plus, you’ll have access to valuable resources and opportunities for civic education and action. Join us in shaping a more just and equitable future for all of Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois!
LWVGR in the News
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Voter Services Co-Chair Dee Dee Soderberg was a leader in the League of Women Voters
LWVGR Voter Services Co-chair Dee Dee Soderberg passed away recently. Please read Roscoe Rockton News Editor Michael McGinnis’ tribute to her.
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One-Stop Voting Info with the Illinois Voter Guide: Your Voting status and 2024 Primary Candidates
Even though some local elections are uncontested, it’s important to know where all the candidates stand on issues of importance to you, which is why the Illinois League is offering voters the chance to learn about candidates and issues, check their voting registration status, and find their polling place. Questions? Visit the Illinois Voter Guide.…
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LWVGR registers 40 new voters at massive Citizen Naturalization Ceremony
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford Voter Services Committee deputy registrars registered 40 new voters from the over 100 new citizens created in a United States Naturalization Ceremony held at the Rockford Public Library Nordlof Center on Monday, January 22, 2024.
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Voter Registration at Auburn High School Wed., January 25
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford registered nine new voters and distributed QR code cards linking to the Illinois Voter Guide, a non-partisan one-stop shop for voter and candidate information, Wednesday, October 25, 2024, 1 PM – 4:30 PM at Auburn High School in Rockford.
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Become an essential election judge today!
Election judges are the foot soldiers are free and fair elections. You can do this!
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LWVGR President Sue Theden Explains the Importance of Being an Informed Voter
As more presidential candidates pop up, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford shares how to get informed. An interview with Annamarie Shute on WIFR-TV23.
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Learn How School Vouchers Damage Public School Systems
Private and public schools struggle to get their share of state funding. A LWVIL program Tuesday April 25, 7pm, plus many sources present the facts of government-funded school voucher programs.
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State of Illinois ends book bans
The Illinois Senate voted to end book bans in state-supported libraries in cities and public schools.
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League Position on Reproductive Choice
The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.
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Artists Ensemble’s “Julie & Jane” Highlights the Lifelong Friendship and Accomplishments of Two Rockford Area Women
The Artists Ensemble presents the story of Rockford University alumni and social reformers Julia Lathrop, LWVGR and LWVIL founder, and Jane Addams, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, at Cheek Theater at Rockford University on March 7-24. The play, requested by the Centennial Committee of LWVGR and written by Margaret Raether, is inspired by a 1935 posthumous…
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Rockford Mayor McNamara announced City Endorsement of Go Vote 815
The Northern Illinois voter encouragement program, Go Vote 815, has over 20 local coalition members, many of whom had representatives voice their endorsement of great voter activity and the Go Vote 815 initiative at the Mayor’s Press Conference. The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois is also a coalition member.
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Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources
Carol Davies, LWVGR Voter Services Chair, narrates a training video on myriad ways for voters, voter registrars, election judges, etc. to find everything they need to know about elections in Illinois. Since a 2017 state re-write of Photo registration and election laws, many people are registered and don’t even know it. Here’s how to become…
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Primary Elections are important!
WTVO/WQRF TV reporter, Taylor Castro, discusses the importance of primary elections with LWVGR Voter Service chair Carol Bailey. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/league-of-women-voters-to-host-meet-and-greet-with-illinois-primary-candidates