Wheaton, Illinois

Interacting with the Public

We provide information about the Wheaton League at the French Market. Shoppers learn about the League and sometimes decide to join. We encourage their civic engagement.

Registering voters at Naturalization Ceremony

LWV Wheaton registers voters at naturalization ceremony

On September 17, 2018, LWV Wheaton was honored and happy to be at the naturalization ceremony at Cantigny Park. The League helped welcome a new group of citizens and was on hand to register new voters!

Member Liz Albert on left at the National Convention

Member Liz Albert attended the 2018 LWV National Convention in Chicago

National Convention

Marching in the Fourth of July Parade

League members marched in the 2018 Wheaton Fourth of July Parade.

LWV Exhibit at the Wheaton Public Library

Our Exhibit at the Library for Women's History Month

The members of the League worked with the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum to put an exhibit on the History of the League of Women Voters and the Suffragists in the library. Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the earlly leaders who espoused women's vote and the planks of the League.

An Exhibit for Women's History Month

Civic Awareness Presentation at Cantigny McCormick House

Civic Awareness Series: Presentation by Kerry Lester

Journalist Kerry Lester spoke about March Primary Elections and Issues Facing Illinois at the McCormick House at Cantigny.

Meet and Greet Candidates

We hold Meet and Greet Events for the public to interact with candidates before the elections.

Civic Awareness Series at Cantigny: Presentation

Civic Awareness Series: Melissa Mouritsen presents "Why We Need People to Run for Office" at Cantigny.

Student Volunteers at Candidate Meet and Greet

Student volunteers from local high schools helped with the Meet and Greet for Candidates in the March 2018 Primary.

Students at West Chicago High School at Mock Election

Mock Elections

The League coordinates a mock election for all high schools in our service area so students can experience voting with equipment provided by the DuPage County Election Commision.

Holiday Brunch

Every year the board invites members to a holiday brunch. It is a social event and allows members to get to know each other.

LWV Wheaton Book Group

Members gather every two months to discuss books chosen my the group. Many cover social issues of the day. It also provides members to interact with each other socially and develop friendships.

Civic Awareness Series at Cantigny

Members and guests gather at Cantigny before the first presentation in the Civic Awareness Series. This series educated members and guests on the issues of Fake News, Running for Office and Campaign Finances.

Civic Awareness Series at Cantigny

State Convention

Members Mike Barbier and Jan Kay attend the state convention for the League of Women Voters. Attendees discuss issues, action steps and vote on positions. It is an excellent way to network with members from other leagues.

State Convention

March to the Polls

On January 20, 2018, members of the Wheaton League of Voters joined Women's Mrch in Chicago to promote voter participation.

March to the Polls

Registering Voters

Registering Voters is an core mission of the League of Women Voters. We like to start in high school.

Registering Voters

Wheaton, Illinois

Serving the people of Carol Stream, Warrenville,

West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield

Make Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major political policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV is non-partisan and neither supports nor opposes candidates for elected office but does act on issues after member study and consensus. Watch video to learn more about what the League of Women Voters does and help support us by becoming a member or making a donation! Your support allows us to continue to make democracy work!

Vote Early October 24th

Watch the video of Jean Kaczmarek's presentation What You Need to Know about Voting For November 2020.

Be Prepared !

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Register to Vote

Upcoming Events and News

LWV Video Voter Guide - November 2020

The Wheaton League of Women Voters invited candidates to participate in our Video Voter Guide who are running for office in the communities we serve: Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield and Carol Stream

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. LWV does not endorse or oppose candidates.

The candidates' videos have not been altered or edited and are presented as submitted by the candidates to LWV of Wheaton for the November 2020 election.

The DuPage Election Division is encouraging voters to vote by mail to avoid having to go to the polls during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Their website has extensive information. Watch their video and look at our checklist for voting.

Now is our chance to bring tax fairness to Illinois with an amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution! On November 3, 2020 voters can fix Illinois's broken tax system. With the Fair Tax, 97% of Illinoisans will get a tax cut or pay no more than they do now. Only those making more than $250,000 will see an increase. Be sure to vote because not voting may be counted as a "No" vote.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in October 2020.

Event Date:

Nov 23 2020 - 1:30pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Join us as we sort through the election results and determine how to move forward together. Where can we find common ground? How can we have meaningful discussions about significant issues while demonstrating respect and compassion?

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in October 2020.

Event Date:

Nov 23 2020 - 7:00pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in October 2020.

Event Date:

Nov 19 2020 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton and The Robert McComick House at Cantigny Park invite you to a virtual presentation by Prof. Steve Schwinn titled "What now that the election is over? The best and worst case scenarios - where do we go from here? "

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in August 2020.

Event Date:

Oct 20 2020 - 7:00pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Although an independent press is crucial to a healthy democracy, partisanship, bias by omission, opinion, activism, and falsehoods are often replacing facts. Rather than critiquing specific sources, let's identify what we can and should expect.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in August 2020.

News

Election Judges Needed for Presidential Election – Tuesday, November 3, 2020. DuPage County Clerk Election Division needs Election Judges including high school juniors and seniors who are not yet eligible to vote.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in June 2020.

News

In November, voters in Illinois will vote on the Fair Tax Amendment.

League of Women Voters ^®
of Wheaton, Illinois

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Wheaton, Illinois

Interacting with the Public

LWV Wheaton registers voters at naturalization ceremony

Member Liz Albert on left at the National Convention

Marching in the Fourth of July Parade

Our Exhibit at the Library for Women's History Month

Civic Awareness Series: Presentation by Kerry Lester

Meet and Greet Candidates

Civic Awareness Series at Cantigny: Presentation

Student Volunteers at Candidate Meet and Greet

Mock Elections

Holiday Brunch

LWV Wheaton Book Group

Civic Awareness Series at Cantigny

State Convention

March to the Polls

Registering Voters

Wheaton, Illinois

Serving the people of Carol Stream, Warrenville,

West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield

Make Democracy Work

Watch the video of Jean Kaczmarek's presentation What You Need to Know about Voting For November 2020.

Be Prepared !

Register to Vote

Upcoming Events and News

LWV Video Voter Guide - November 2020

Vote from Home

Fair Tax

Living Room Conversation: After the Election - 1:30 pm

Living Room Conversation: After the Election - 7:00 pm

Civic Awareness Series: What now that the election is over?

Living Room Conversation: Political News Expectations vs. Reality - 7:00 pm

Be a Pollworker

WATCH: The Fair Tax Explained in About a Minute

Join/Renew

League of Women Voters ^® of Wheaton, Illinois

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