Year: 2021
Non-League Events
Public Events
Voting Rights History
Women’s Empowerment
See Rock Valley College Women’s History and PAIC host LWVGR Suffragists Exhibit at Rockford City Hall at Art Scene Fri.-Sat., April 23 & 24. Exhibit continues until April 30
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 […]
Read More
National League Platforms
National News
Support the “For the People” Act
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.
Read More
Non-League Events
Voting
Eliminate Racism 815 Rockford School Board Forum
Ann Rundall asks questions of Rockford School District 205 School Board candidates in a multi-person video chat.
Read More
Local League Platforms
We Are The League!
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.
Read More
Local Government
Voting
LWVGR Article in Register Star Puts Focus on Election Guide
The LWVGR election guide is a one-stop shop for all of your questions for the local primary elections February 23. A Sunday, February 14 opinion page article explains the ways the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford informs and educates voters.
Read More
Voting
April 6 General Election Candidates Share Views on LWVGR Survey
Candidate Views, Referenda, Ballots, Voter Registration Info – It’s all here!
Read More
Non-League Events
Women’s Empowerment
Women’s March Rockford
Zoom meetings
Women’s March on January 23…In-Person and Virtually
Women’s March Rockford is hosting their annual event in support of women’s rights, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Due to COVID safety concerns surrounding large, social gatherings, the traditional Women’s March is not taking place. However, there are several ways you can be involved.
Read More