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Artists Ensemble’s “The Outsider” Shows the Difference Between Government and Politics
The Artists Ensemble present a thoughtful comedy regarding politics at Cheek Theater at Rockford University through September 25. The Artists Ensemble is a coalition member of Go Vote 815.
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RVC, Leagues Hold “Banned Book Week” Sept. 19-22
RVC’s Promoting an Inclusive Community Committee will host a Panel Discussion on Banned Books. The public is welcome.
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Local Government
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King, Sorensen to Debate in Peoria October 3, 2022
You can join a debate between the candidates running for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: Republican Esther Joy King and Democrat Eric Sorensen.
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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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City of Rockford adds Public Safety Town Halls
Today the City of Rockford announced three PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALLS. Residents will hear from Mayor Tom McNamara, Chief of Police Carla Redd, and Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention Jennifer Cacciapaglia at each of these events where they will provide an overview of the City’s efforts to reduce violent crime across the community.
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River Bluff Nursing Home Advisory Referendum Passes
A Lunch and Learn Webinar on River Bluff Nursing Home Ballot Question was held online at Noon on June 8, 2022. The YouTube video is available for viewing.
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LWVGR Webinar on New Illinois Redistricting Maps.
LWVGR sponsored a Zoom webinar Sunday, February 20th on the impact of the newly drawn district lines. These new districts will affect everything from Congressional district lines to local county board seats.
Please the webinar by clicking link below.
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LWVGR Sends Public Response to Mercy Health Closures of West Rockford Facilities
This is the written response sent to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, the oversight board concerning the facility closures, held January 27, 2022.
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Women’s Empowerment
Fighting Voter Suppression
We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, and other voices in our democracy.
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National Voter Registration Day, September 20, 2022, a civic holiday!
The League of Women Voters Of Greater Rockford is participating in the National Voter Registration Day with a rigorous registration schedule beginning September 17. There are several locations throughout the area where people can register to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy on September 20.
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