Judges gavel and law books stacked behind

68 Attended All Member Consensus Meeting on the Federal Judiciary, April 9 at UW Health Sports Factory

What is a Consensus? “Consensus” is the League of Women Voters’ standard. Before taking a position, and then lobbying for it, League members meet for a “consensus” discussion. “Facilitators” will present consensus questions. Discussion will follow. The goal is not a majority opinion, but a consensus. You do not need to be an expert on … 68 Attended All Member Consensus Meeting on the Federal Judiciary, April 9 at UW Health Sports Factory

LWVGR 2024 in review

We Are…LWVGR!

The League of Women Voters of Rockford, Illinois is a busy community resource!

Go Vote 815 is a Northern Illinois initiative to register and educate voters to increase voter activity.

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.

Groovy Ballot Box

Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources

Carol Davies, LWVGR Voter Services Chair, narrates a training video on myriad ways for voters, voter registrars, election judges, etc. to find everything they need to know about elections in Illinois. Since a 2017 state re-write of Photo registration and election laws, many people are registered and don’t even know it. Here’s how to become … Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources