Author: Claire McIntyre

Private and Public Schools Struggle to Get Their Share of State Funding.
Education
Local Government
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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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Susana Mendoza to speak at LWVGR Annual Meeting 6/3/2023
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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Hospital Closures
Healthcare
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National League Platforms
Non-League Events

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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Voting
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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