Year: 2023
Gun Safety
National News
Public Events
Voting
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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Gun Safety
Public Events
Security
LWVGR 3rd Gun Violence Prevention Forum to be held Wed., June 14
The Human Cost of Gun Violence in the Rockford Region:
How Can WE help those working on the problem?
Education
Local Government
State League Platforms
This Week with the League
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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Annual Meeting
Public Events
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza Speaks at LWVGR 101st Annual Meeting, June 3, 2023
LWVGR held its 101st Annual Meeting on June 3 at the Rockford Country Club, 2500 Oxford St, Rockford, Illinois. The Honorable Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller, was this year’s keynote speaker. Mary McNamara Bernsten was our moderator. About Comptroller Susana Mendoza Susana A. Mendoza was elected to her third term as Illinois Comptroller on November 8, 2022. She […]
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Democracy
First Amendment Rights
Local League Platforms
National League Platforms
State League Platforms
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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Non-League Events
Public Events
Racism
Help to End Racism
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford supports Eliminate Racism 815’s important event. Learn what is happening currently in Rockford to eliminate racism. May 4, 2023UW Sports Factory – 305 S. MadisonRegistration and Vendors start at 8:15 – 9:00 am Sessions: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm ALL DAY EVENT Questions: Where do we go from here? How can we work […]
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