The League of Women voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois (LWVGR) will present a two-part lecture via Zoom, for the Rock Valley College Center for The League of Women voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois (LWVGR) will present a two-part lecture via Zoom, for the Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement on Wednesday June 16, 1–3 p.m. and Friday, June 18 1–3 p.m. You must order the class before noon June 16. See special instructions inside.
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William Savitt, attorney, Columbia Law School alumni, and former clerk to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares memories of the esteemed justice and equal rights advocate as speaker for the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois Annual Meeting on June 6, 2021.
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LWVGR accepts first voter registration event since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
The LWVGR will register voters at a Vaccination Clinic at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1703 S. Central Avenue, Rockford, on Tuesday, May 18, 8am-Noon and Friday, May 21, 1pm-8pm.
We’re vaxxed and ready!
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The League of Women Voters national organization has asked anyone who can to contact your legislators in support of this important legislation. They have released a webpage with instructions.
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League President Jo Minor recorded a short program about the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR) for Comcast Community Expressions. View Jo’s reflections on the purpose and recent activities of the League.
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The exhibit, “Heroes of American Women’s Voting Rights“ is displayed at the Rockford City Hall has been extended until April 30. Rock Valley College Women’s History and PAIC sponsored the event. The paintings, created by League member Janie Wilson-Cook, and requested by the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, depicts a series of portrait […]
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The League coordinated the delivery of Lino’s Pizza meals for healthcare workers for OSF Saint Anthony and UW Swedish American Healthcare Systems by Winnebago County Sheriff personnel. Workers at Mercy Health Systems are scheduled for New Year’s Eve delivery.
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Healthcare employees are stretched to the limit and beyond. We can’t all do what they do… But we can bring them pizza!
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Former LWVGR President Jane McAfee was a social justice warrior before they even had a name for it.
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