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The League of Women Voters Evanston plays an active role in the Evanston and Skokie Community. Public outreach increases citizen understanding of public-policy issues and promotes effective citizen participation in local, state and national government. 


LWVE members Joan Linsenmeier, Cate Whitcomb and Betty Hayford, the primary authors of the League’s “This is Evanston” guidebook.  Credit: Bob Seidenberg, Evanston Round Table

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Some Evanston youth see voting as a critical chance to make a difference, not just locally, but nationally.

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What's New–

• LWVE Letter to the editor: Thanks for your election coverage.

 

• ‘Combating Climate Change 101’– highlights opportunities for local action.

 

• LWV’s ‘Combating Climate Change 101’ event mobilizes residents for climate action.

 

• Skokie Village Board candidates debate affordable housing at forum.

 

• How first-time voters make an impact in elections.

 

• At forum, Schakowsky, Cohen discuss immigration, Israeli-Hamas ceasefire.

 

• State lawmakers meet with LWVE to discuss legislation, priorities.

 

• Joining Forces for Affordable Housing shines the "Advocacy Spotlight" on LWVE.

 

• Organizers work to increase voting in November.

• Stakeholders push back on common perceptions about safety and parking in downtown Evanston.

•“The truth of the matter is that every vote will matter,” said Mary Keefe Kelly, LWVE Treasurer.

Former Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin (standing) introduces a panel discussion on the economic state of downtown Evanston at a Saturday luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters of Evanston.  Credit: Alex Harrison, Evanston Round Table

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