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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
National Sunshine Week - March 10-16

April Program

"Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes: Challenges and Opportunities." presented by Krista Grimm, Program Chair of the Lake Michigan League of Women Voters and IL League Water Issues Specialist.

Lake Michigan is the source of drinking water and recreation for many of us, but it faces a surprising number of threats to its health. Learn about these challenges, what is being done to overcome them, and how you can get involved. An update on Illinois fracking legislation will also be provided.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

The Great Decisions Discussion Group is open to all and meets at the Downers Grove Public Library. Please contact Nancy Perino for additional information and reading materials. perainoporsche@comcast.net 630 968 8706

Monday morning group meets 9:30-11:30 AM 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1

Wednesday evening group meets 7-8:50pm 1/30, 2/6, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8

Topics Include: Future of the Euro, Egypt, NATO, Myanmar and Southeast Asia, Humanitarian Intervention, Iran, China in Africa, and Threat Assessment.

Voter Services--Transportation to the Polls

The League of Women Voters does not provide transportation to the polls. You can call the village clerk at your village's hall or the DuPage County Election Commission to make inquires about arrangements.

Voter Registration Tally

Our local LWV is proud do announce that we have registered 629 voters this year. 43 voter registration events were sponsored by our local LWV and the DG AAUW

NEW--DGWL LWV on Facebook