[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Naperville

Past

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 10AM Thompson Center Plaza
100 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL
Rally Against Corruption.

RALLY!
Against Political Corruption in Illinois
HAD ENOUGH OF ILLINOIS POLITICS?
It's time to CHANGE Illinois!
Monday, April 20, 2009 7PM Anderson's Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
Freedom of Speech in Naperville?.

Moderated by Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, Associate Professor of Political Science at Naperville's North Central College. On hand will be a panel of experts representing diverse viewpoints to discuss free speech and the recent controversy about Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn's canceled visit to Naperville.

A period of public participation will be included in this fascinating and thoughtful evening.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7-10am and 4-7pm Wehrli Stadium Parking Lot
North Central College
Naperville, IL

Accessible off Brainard Street and Highland Avenue and south of Chicago Avenue
Electronic Recycling at North Central College.

Any member of the community is invited to bring your old electronics to North Central College and we will collect them for recycling at no charge.

For more information Click Here

Thursday, May 14, 2009 10AM Stratton Building
401 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

(across from the Capitol)
Lobby Day.

Meet and Lobby your State Legislators at Work

Urge them to support:

  • Responsible fiscal policy + income and tax increases to provide adequate, sustainable funding for education and social services
  • Meaningful campaign finance and ethics reforms
  • Other important pending legislation

    In Addition:

  • Meet "Leaguers" from other Illinois Leagues
  • Hear an update on how to lobby and status of specific legislation

    Please email or phone Mo Ormiston if you plan to attend. 312-939-5935 ext. 37 or mormiston@lwvil.org

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6pm City Club of Naperville
1163 East Ogden Avenue
Iroquois Center
LWV Naperville Annual Meeting.

6:00 pm business session, dinner at 7:15


RSVP to Jane Barnes, 630-820-0255 by Thursday, May 21


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Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:45pm
Naperville Community Concert Center
Central Park
Naperville, IL
Naperville Municipal Band Concert.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

Concerts start at 7:45pm - Sharp!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket - bench seating is limited

Friday, June 12, 2009-Sunday, June 14, 2009   Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
21 Blackjack Blvd
East Peoria, IL 61611
LWVIL Convention.

Weekend in Brief

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10 am and 7pm 10 AM at:
Pancake Cafe
1292 Rickert Dr # 168
Naperville, IL

7PM at:
1520 Aberdeen Court
Naperville, IL
Organization Meeting.

To organize the League's study of representation on Naperville's City Council.

For more information click here

Please confirm your interest with Jane Barnes at 630 820-0255

Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:15 pm Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Navy Pier
Second City Performance.

Matinee performance of Rod Blagojevich, Superstar at Navy Pier

This Second City production has received rave reviews.

For more information, click here

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early through Annette's EVITE, by emailing her at SecondCity@naperville.il.lwv.org or calling her at 630 420-2764. Or call Jane Barnes at 630 820-0255.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009     Women's Equality Day.

89th anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7 PM Community United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
20 North Center Street
Naqperville, IL
September Membership and Guest Meeting.

Roundtable + What's on Your Mind?

A lively set of round-robin discussions traditionally kicks off our League year. This year's topics:

  • The 2010 Census: Why should we care?
  • Study Update: Information on forms of Municipal government Representation
  • Let the Sun Shine: Engines of Ethics in Government

Touch base with your fellow Leaguers. Bring a friend. Enjoy refreshments and energizing conversation. You can pay your dues for 2009-2010, too!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1pm Spertus Institute
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Responsibile Budget Coalition Kickoff.

Please join us to announce the formation of a unique, exciting and powerful statewide coalition.

We are human services providers, faith-based organizations, unions, advocacy groups and civic leaders who represent and serve millions of Illinois residents.

We know the state budget crisis is forcing harmful cuts to education, health care, human services and public safety, and the loss of thousands of jobs.

We share the belief that with a responsible budget, we will all do better.

For more information, contact Maya Tillman at 773-697-6137

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 6:30pm Westin Lombard Center
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, Illinois
State Budget Community Dialogue.

An event regarding the tax/budget/human service/education funding cuts in IL at this time.

The LWVIL is a member of Voices for IL Children and we work very closely with them on many issues regarding the well-being of children.

For more info click here

Please RSVP to info@positiveparentingdupage.org

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7 PM West Commons Room of Building K
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn

(Enter Parking Lot A from Fawell (22nd St), west of Lambert Rd)
Countdown to the 2010 Census: Everybody Counts!.

YOU'RE INVITED!
DuPage County-wide Kick-Off Rally: Complete Count Census 2010

Census 2010 Partner


At this event you will learn why the Census is important to everyone in DuPage County, and how you can help!

For more information, Click Here

Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:30-9pm North Central College
Koten Chapel in Kiekhofer Hall
329 East School Street
Naperville, IL
Ethics Roundtable #1: Ethics Enforcement.

James Wright, Executive Inspector General, Office of the Executive Inspector General of the Agencies of the Illinois Governor

Jim Bonk, Director of Investigations.

A benchmark for lobbying reform is "Oversight and enforcement of ethics rules and lobbying laws through an independent congressional Office of Public Integrity and increase penalties for violations."

The Naperville League is focusing on Ethics in Illinois. This the first in a series of events which the Naperville League will present.

For more information or to get involved, contact the League: EthicsStudy@naperville.il.lwv.org

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7pm - 9:30pm Grace United Methodist Church
300 E. Gartner Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
Consensus Meeting on the Form of Council Elections.

Come and participate in an exchange of ideas and opinions to achieve consensus on the Form of Electing Members of the City Council.

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