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Poet Laureate of Aurora

Poet Laureate of Aurora.

League members celebrate with LWVAA own Karen Fullett-Christensen at her Installation Ceremony as she is named the first Poet Laureate of Aurora, IL.  
Poet Laureate of Aurora

Poet Laureate of Aurora.

Congratulations to LWVAA’s own Karen Fullett-Christiansen.  Karen was named the first Poet Laureate of Aurora, IL.  
Voter Registration WAHS

Voter Registration

Registering new student voters.

Aurora Area

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Our area in Illinois includes Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Sugar Grove, and surrounding communities. 

Candidate Forums are planned for the March primary elections. Get informed by attending these events sponsored by the LWV Aurora Area and other Leagues.

Candidate Forum for Congressional IL-14

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Jan 30 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Batavia City Hall

Candidates for US Congressional District IL-14 will speak and take questions at the Batavia City Hall. This LWV Central Kane County event is co-sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, and local Leagues of Women Voters: LWV Aurora Area and LW

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League Recognition- Village of North Aurora

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 3 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

North Aurora Village Hall

The Village of North Aurora will recognize the League of Woman Voters for their 100th anniversary. 

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League Recognition- Village of Sugar Grove

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 4 2020 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Sugar Grove Village Hall

The Village of Sugar Grove will recognize the League of Woman Voters for their 100th anniversary
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League Proclamation -Village of Oswego

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 4 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Oswego Village Hall

The Village of Oswego will present a Proclamation to the League to proclaim February 14, 2020 as a date to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of League of Women Voters and its vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the kn

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Candidate Forum for Kane County Board Districts 10 & 14, Kane County Board Chairs, and State's Attorney

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 6 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Batavia City Hall

Candidates for Kane County Board Districts 10 and 14, Kane County Board Chairs, and State's Attorney will speak and answer questions at Batavia City Hall. The forums will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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Census 2020 Forum

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 8 2020 - 11:00am
Event location: 

Aurora Public Library - Santori Library

11:00 a.m. Program presented in English   1:00 p.m. Program presented in Spanish

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League Recognition-Village of Montgomery

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 10 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Montgomery Village Hall

The village of Montgomery will recognize the League of Woman Voters for their 100th anniversary

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League Recognition-City of Aurora

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 11 2020 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Aurora City Hall

The city of Aurora will recognize the League of Woman Voters for their 100th anniversary. 

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Candidate Forum for State House 83

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 12 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Aurora Police Department

Candidates for State House 83 will speak and answer questions at the Aurora Police Department.

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Candidate Forum for Congressional District IL-11 Democrats

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 17 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Naperville City Hall

Democratic candidates for US Congressional District IL-11 will speak and take questions at the Naperville City Hall. The Candidate Forum for the IL-11Republican candidates will be held immediately following at 8:00 p.m.

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Candidate Forum for Congressional District IL-11 Republicans

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 17 2020 - 8:00pm
Event location: 

Naperville City Hall

Republican candidates for US Congressional District IL-11 will speak and take questions at Naperville City Hall. The Candidate Forum for the IL-11Democratic candidates will be held immediately before at 6:30 p.m.

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Candidate Forum for Kane County Districts 2, 4, and 6

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 24 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Aurora Police Department

Candidates for Kane County Districts 2, 4, and 6 will speak and take questions at the Aurora Police Department.  

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Book Club News

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Feb 25 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Santori Library

Our new book The Woman’s Hour - The Great Fight To Win The Vote by Elaine Weiss promises to be a good read. The discussion takes place on Tuesday, February 25th at the Santori Library in Aurora.  All are welcome to join.

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"Rightfully Hers: The Right to Vote" Library Display

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Mar 1 2020 (All day)
Event location: 

Santori Library

"Rightfully Hers: The Right to Vote" sponsored by LWVAA will be featured during the month of March in the Santori Library lobby.  This interactive display celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and the League of Women Voters.

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Vote411.org Voters Guide Presentation - Voting and Election Information

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Mar 3 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Santori Library

The LWV Aurora Area and LWV Naperville will talk about available resources that can be found on VOTE411.org.  Attendees can also receive help finding early voting locations as well as their local polling place for the upcoming election on March 17

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Rightfully Hers: The Right to Vote

Submitted by Aurora Area in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Jun 25 2020 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Gallery 1904 (Old Aurora Public Library)

"Rightfully Hers: The Right to Vote"
Speaker: Dr. Joan M Johnson, Northwestern University
 
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the League of Women Voters
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