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District 203 School Board Candidate Forum
Tuesday, 2/12/19, @ 7 – 10 p.m.
Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville
Event will be held in the theater.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Naperville. Co-hosted by the District 203 Home and School Board.
DuPage County Board Meeting
Tuesday, 2/12/19, @ 10 a.m.
County Board Building, 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
Open to the public. All DuPage residents are welcome.
Ad Hoc Committee on Adult Businesses Meeting
Tuesday, 2/12/19, @ 12:30 p.m.
County Board Building, Room 3500B, 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
Open to the public. All DuPage residents are welcome.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby February Meeting
Wednesday, 2/13/19, @ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wentz Science Center, Room 254, North Central College, 125 Loomis St., Naperville
League of Women Voters Daytime Book Group
Thursday, 2/14/19, @ 1 – 3 p.m.
Pancake Cafe, 1292 Rickert Dr., Naperville
Join the League to discuss The Woman’s Hour by Elaine F. Weiss, a history of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
Senator Laura Ellman’s Naperville Office Grand Opening
Saturday, 2/16/19, @ 10 a.m. to noon
552 S. Washington, Naperville
Stop by and wish Senator Ellman the best and catch up on any legislative news from Springfield.
ACE February Meeting
Sunday, 2/17/19, @ 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 1st Congregational Church-UCC, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville
Meet and Greet for Naperville City Council Candidates, including Patrick Kelly, Nancy Turner, Barb O’Meara, and Theresa Sullivan, as well as Mayoral Candidate Rocky Caylor.
City Council Candidates Forum
Wednesday, 2/20/19, @ 7-9 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville
Join ACE and a coalition of progressive groups , including Indivisible Naperville, Moms Demand Action, Voice of Indian-American Voters, Stand on Every Corner, Naper Gals, DuPage Township Democrats, and the Wheatland Township Democrats, for a forum with the Naperville City Council Candidates.
An Evening with Sean Casten
Thursday, 2/21/19, @ 6 – 9 p.m.
Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton
What’s it like to be a new member of Congress? Sean Casten will talk about his experiences as a freshman congressman and what issues are currently before Congress. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available at 6 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. A moderated Q&A will follow the presentation. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Wheaton. Click here for more information.
Public Forum: Government Consolidation of Naperville Township Road District into Naperville Township
Thursday, 2/21/19, @ 7 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
On April 2, Naperville Township voters will be asked to vote on P.A. 100-1006 whether or not to consolidate the Naperville Township Road District into the Naperville Township. This forum will be repeated on March 11. Presented by the League of Women Voters-Naperville.
League of Women Voters-Illinois 2019 Issues Briefing
Saturday, 3/2/19, @ 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
University Center, 525 S. State St., Chicago
More information here.
One Earth Film Festival
Sunday, 3/3/19, @ 1 – 3 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Elmhurst College, Schaible Science Center, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst
“Paris to Pittsburgh” explores local clean energy initiatives across the U.S. pushing to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. More information here.
Naperville Mayoral Forum
Monday, 3/4/19, @ 7 – 9 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Naperville. Co-hosted by the AAUW.
Let’s Talk About Medicare for All
Wednesday, 3/6/19, @ 7 – 9 p.m.
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry
Panel discussion with Q&A will provide a broad overview on the costs of healthcare on businesses. Sponsored by the Tree of Life Social Justice Committee.
International Women’s Day
Friday, 3/8/19, @ around the globe
This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter. More information here.
District 204 School Board Candidate Forum
Monday, 3/11/19, @ 7 – 9 p.m.
Indian Prairie School District 204, 780 Shoreline Dr., Aurora
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Naperville. Co-hosted by the D204 Indian Prairie Parents Council.
Public Forum: Government Consolidation of Naperville Township Road District into Naperville Township
Monday, 3/11/19, @ 7 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
On April 2, Naperville Township voters will be asked to vote on P.A. 100-1006 whether or not to consolidate the Naperville Township Road District into the Naperville Township. Presented by the League of Women Voters-Naperville.
Naperville City Council Candidate Forum
Tuesday, 3/12/19 @ 7 – 9 p.m.
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Naperville and the AAUW. Click here for more information.
March to the Polls 2019
Consolidated Election: 4/2/19
Mayoral candidates, city council seats, school board positions, and other jobs in government are on the April ballot.
There are many more events posted at Left Out-DuPage Area and Persist List, many of which are in the city of Chicago, often mid-week and scheduled mid-to-late afternoon. Nevertheless, members may find the time or inclination to join one of these, so please bookmark this site and look it over each week to see what’s coming up.
Check out the League of Women Voters-Naperville’s website and the upcoming events posted there.
Quick Contact Information (D.C. offices) for Legislators
Senator Dick Durbin: 202-224-2152
Senator Tammy Duckworth: 202-224-2854
Rep. Sean Casten: 202-225-4561
Rep. Bill Foster: 202-225-3515
Rep. Lauren Underwood: 202-225-2976
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