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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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Gun Safety
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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?
Annual Meeting
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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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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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#I Vote Because...
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I Vote Because…
As a proud coalition partner of Go Vote 815, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois had the opportunity to gather citizen comment on why they vote! Go Vote 815 is a Northern Illinois GOTV/Get Out The Vote initiative that has over 20 coalition members.
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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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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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