Empowering Voters - Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters is a political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates or parties and encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area serves the people of Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Countryside, Indian Head Park, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, La Grange Park, Riverside, Western Springs and Westchester.

Join Us on September 25th to Learn About Recent Supreme Court Decisions

Where - Brookfield Public Library, 3541 Park Avenue, Brookfield

When - Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

What new decisions have emerged from our Supreme Court, and how will they impact our democracy? The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area will sponsor a program on recent Supreme Court decisions.  Don’t miss Jan Goldberg’s presentation highlighting cases involving birthright citizenship (Trump v. CASA), religious education (Oklahoma Charter Schools v.Drummond), healthcare choices (Medina v. Planned Parenthood), and other key issues.

The program will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Brookfield Public Library, 3541 Park Avenue, Brookfield (708) 485-6917. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, email us at league [at] lagrangearealwv.org.

Project 2025 and our Democracy: Can Both Survive? Can We?

Where - La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

When - Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area will host a presentation to help us all understand Project 2025 – its details, which portions have been implemented, and how we might respond. Executive Director Jack Bentley of the Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) will lead the presentation. The CAC is a nonpartisan organization committed to pluralism and individual rights, representative government, and education.The program will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange (708) 215-3200. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, email us at league [at] lagrangearealwv.org.

 A Fair Way To Assess And Manage Stormwater: Learn from Western Springs and our MWRD

On Ocober 8th the League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area sponsored a program on stormwater management and assessment.  Our suburban properties all generate stormwater runoff, some more than others.  But how to share the cost fairly?  Western Springs Deputy Village Manager Casey Biernacki helped us all understand how their village’s Stormwater Utility Fee was proposed, implemented, and received in their village. You can view details on the Western Springs Web site. How does the Fee equitably assess the cost of runoff, and then redirect the funds to improve the village stormwater management system?  Public Affairs Specialist Patrick Thomas of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District then zeroed in on other local stormwater initiatives and on regional stormwater management. Lots of good material is posted at https://mwrd.org/what-we-do.

LWV of Illinois Releases Fact Checking Resources

In recent years double checking claims made by candidates, PACs, and other information providers has become more necessary than ever. A task force of the Illinois League of Women Voters has released a very useful summary of Web sites and other resources you can use to double check the information that you encounter. You can download the document here.

BEDS and Housing Insecurity in La Grange

On February 8th, the League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area sponsored an informative program on the struggles of housing insecurity.  Erin Molek of BEDS discussed the history of BEDS, the impact of BEDS in the community, and how to get involved. Many individuals and families are teetering on the edge, just one hardship or crisis away from experiencing the uncertainty of housing loss. Together, as a community, we can make a difference. Join us in building a safety net and support system to assist those facing homelessness and housing insecurity. You can listen to a recording of this program here.