At the League’s candidate meet and greets in March, we partnered with NPR/WNIJ to engage the audience. The WNIJ journalists asked: What issue is most important to you in the upcoming elections? Where do you get your election news and information? How do you think reporters can cover elections better? Here’s what the meet and greet attendees … The Voters Speak!
Carol Bailey, League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR) Voter Services Chair said it was an incredible day at Guilford High School in Rockford. The May 9, 2024 press conference went well and was covered by TV Channel 23. The 1000th registered voter was registered by Wanda Hoover. Mike Djukic (Mee-lay Joo-vick) is the child of … Voter Services Committee reaches 1,000 voter registrant milestone!
Join us on Zoom to discuss the struggle to distinguish fact from fiction with Professor Michael Spikes, an expert in media literacy education.
In the wake of recent community tragedies, there has been a profound awakening to the importance of mental health resources and education. These events have underscored the critical need for accessible support systems and proactive measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. At the forefront of this movement is the League of Women Voters, a stalwart advocate for community welfare and empowerment.
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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.
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 … Help to End Racism
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.
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.
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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