Past Events

Past Events

LWV Elmhurst Gun Violence Prevention
We host programs for the general public, special events for League members, and regular meetings for our Board. We also offer information on events organized by state and national Leagues. Resources related to past program are provided below; you can also visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@lwvelmhurst. Please check our homepage for details on upcoming events.
 
 
 
February 2021: LWV Elmhurst Candidate Forum (Zoom)
On Sunday, February 21, 2021, we hosted a Zoom webinar for Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education candidates, Elmhurst mayoral candidates, and Elmhurst aldermen candidates in contested races from 12:00 PM to4:30 PM. Coverage of these virtual forums can be viewed at http://bit.ly/LWVElmhurstFebruary2021CandidateForum. Videos will also be accessible via the Illinois Voter Guide.
 
March 2021 LWV Elmhurst YouTube Q&A for York Township Candidates (YouTube)
In March 2021, we organized a virtual Q&A for candidates running for York Township Supervisor, trustee positions on the York Township Council, York Township Clerk, and York Township Highway Commissioner. See http://bit.ly/LWVEmhurst2021YorkTownshipVirtualCandidateForum for coverage. Videos will also be accessible via the Illinois Voter Guide.
 
March 2021 Program: Affordable Housing in Our Community (Zoom)
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, the LWV Elmhurst hosted a conversation on affordable housing in our community. We were joined by LWVIL Affordable/Supportable Housing Issues Specialists Kathy Cortez and Lorri Grainawi. To view the Zoom meeting, visit http://bit.ly/LWVElmhurstMarch2021Program.
 
April 2021 Program: Will You Go Green? (Zoom)
On Thursday, April 29, 2021, we belatedly celebrated Earth Day at our monthly program with a presentation by Patty Iverson, Climate Reality Leader and retired York High School teacher. Visit
http://bit.ly/LWVElmhurstApril2021Program for a video of the Zoom meeting, which includes information about the causes of climate change, as well as longterm solutions to save our planet.
 
*As a followup to this event, please consider downloading the app Climate Action Now. Simply click here or visit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/climate-action-now/id1497924893. This app is easily downloadable for iPhone and iPad users and allows people to earn points toward planting trees as they advocate! (If you don't own an iPhone or iPad, keep checking out our site for opportunities to create and support a more sustainable future.) 
 
September 2021 Program: Mental Health Issues for Children during the Pandemic (Zoom)
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, the LWV Elmhurst hosted a general membership meeting on how the pandemic is impacting the mental health of our youth. Sinane Goulet, a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience working with families and children, served as our keynote speaker.
 
October 2021 Program: Want to Learn More about Redistricting? (In-Person)
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, DuPage County Redistricting Committee Chair Liz Chaplin joined us to discuss the latest updates related to redistricting, which can also be viewed here.
 
January 2022 Program: What Does Township Government Do? (Zoom)
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Jason Han of the Citizen Advocacy Center joined us for a a discussion of the role and relevance of townships in Elmhurst and DuPage County. To access the Zoom recording of this event, please visit https://bit.ly/122ProgramWhatDoesTownshipGovernmentDo.
 
February 2022 Program: Banned Books (Zoom)
On February 24, 2022, Alyssa Murphy, Civic Engagement Librarian at the Elmhurst Public Library, and Patti Palmer, Teen and Reference Librarian at the Elmhurst Public Library
Slides from the presentation can be acccessed at https://bit.ly/SlidesFrom222Program; the Zoom recording of this program can be accessed here. 
*Please note that the aforementioned event was not sponsored by the Elmhurst Public Library.
 
March 2022 Program: How Are Judges Rated and Why Is It Important to Vote for Judges? (In-Person but Streamed via Facebook Live)
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the LWV Elmhurst hosted program on how judges in Illinois are elected or appointed, as well as what roles they play in our communities. Azam Nizamuddin was our presenter.  A livestream of this event can be viewed here. 
 
April 2022 Program: Urban Forest Stewardship: Native Tree Selection & Community Engagement (Zoom)
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the LWV Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition cosponsored a program that explored Elmhurst's tree canopy and the importance of species diversity, highlighted excellent native trees for northern Illinois, and discussed community engagement opportunities to help build a healthier urban forest. The guest speaker was Trinity Pierce, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative Stewardship Manager at the Morton Arboretum. The Zoom recording of this event can be accessed here.
 
September 2022: LWV Elmhurst Candidate Forum (In-Person)
The LWV Elmhurst hosted an in-person candidate forum on Sunday, September 25, 2022. For links to coverage of the individual races, please see below:
 
Illinois State Senate (District 23)
To view the two-minute statement by Suzanne Glowiak-Hilton (D), click here.
*Dennis Reboletti (R) did not respond to our invitation to attend the forum.
 
Illinois House of Representatives (District 45)
To view the two-minute statement by Jenn Ladisch Douglass (D), click here. 
*Deanne Mazzochi (R) did not respond to our invitation to attend the forum.
 
DuPage County Board (District 1)
To view the two-minute statement by Michael Childress (D), click here. 
*Cindy Cronin Cahill (R) and Sam Tornatore (R) were unable to attend, and Donald Puchalski (R) did not respond to our invitation to attend the forum. 
 
DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners (District 1)
To view the two-minute statement by Michael Murray (D), click here. 
*Marsha Murphy (R) did not respond to our invitation to attend the forum. 
 
DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners (District 2)
To view this segment of the forum, please click here. 
 
DuPage County Board (District 2)
To view this segment of the forum, please click here. 
 
February 2023 LWV Elmhurst Candidate Forum (In-Person)
In preparation for the Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the LWV Elmhurst hosted an in-person candidate forum on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York Road) covering the following races:
 
Elmhurst City Council (Wards 1, 2, and 7)
 
*Elmhurst City Council (Ward 6)
*One of the two candidates running was allowed to make a brief statement, since the other candidate was unable to attend.
 
For footage of the Elmhurst City Council races listed above, please click here. 
 
Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners
 
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education
 
Please click here for footage of the Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners race AND the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education race. 
 
April 2023 Program: The Impact of Plastics on Lake Michigan (In-Person)
On April 27, 2023, Laura Davis, LWVIL Issues Specialist (Environment/Climate), gave a presentation about plastics and Lake Michigan. For more information on the impact of plastics and what we can do to lessen it, click here or check out this infographic, courtesy of the LWV Wheaton.