HIGHLAND PARK-HIGHWOOD
HIGHLAND PARK-HIGHWOOD
Who We Are. What We Do.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government. League influences public policy through education and advocacy. The Highland Park League was founded in 1928. The league was expanded to include Highwood in 2011.
League ... Nonpartisan since 1920
2025 LWV IL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION STUDY
Lake County Leagues have been collaborating on programs to offer to League Members in preparation for their individual Gun Violence Prevention Consensus Meetings.
Here is information about LWV's Consensus process.
Three informative programs have been planned for League Members. Each have been or will be recorded and available upon request to League members.
The next program is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th when we will hear from Professor Steven D. Schwinn, Director of Law Reviews and Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. Professor Schwinn will give an overview of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and how it has been interpreted by the Supreme Court.
Here is the link for LWV members to register for the program.
The first program was a panel discussion presented on August 20th: Guns & Responsibility: Finding Common Ground. Moderated by LC Board Chair, Sandy Hart, the program included Lake County Sheriff, John Idleburg, Lt. Jacob Novak, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lake County State's Attorney, Erik Rinehart and Matt Seibert, NorthShore Sports Club. The program was recorded and can be requested for viewing by League Members. (email leaguehphwd [at] gmail.com to request the recording)
The last program will be GVP Violent Deaths Webinar, on October 15th, at 7:00 pm. Kathleen Wasik will present data, with a focus on domestic violence dadta, red flag laws, and violence interruption. More information to be provided soon.
Our Annual League Meeting and Luncheon Was a Great Success!
Held on June 28th, the event brought together a wonderful turnout, with thoughtful and engaging discussion from both new and longtime members, as well as our guests.
Our luncheon speaker, Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of Schools for District 112, delivered a compelling and timely presentation titled "Navigating the AI Frontier in K-12: Trends, Practices, and Leadership." His insights sparked meaningful reflection on the evolving role of technology in education.
The luncheon, held in the beautiful Highland Park Trinity Church, featured delicious food from Curt’s Café, complemented by homemade treats from our members. Beautiful floral arrangements, generously provided by member Ginny Schulte, added a special touch to the setting—making it a truly memorable occasion for all who attended.
NEXT WE FOCUS ON LWV HP-HWD 2025 - 2026
2025 LWV US FEDERAL JUDICIARY STUDY
Along with the Leagues of: Deerfield Area; Grayslake, Round Lakes and Waukegan; and Lake County: the Highland Park-Highwood League participated in the 2025 League of Women Voters US Federal Judiciary Study.
The consensus meeting was held April 7th with a very well planned presentation and process for the Local Leagues Consensus Meetings. Our Consensus results were sent to LWVUS.
2025 LWV IL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION STUDY
See information above.
Ways You Can Defend Democracy Every Day
1. Stay engaged
2. Use your voice to activate people you know.
3. Hold all legislators accountable for their actions.
4. Believe in the courst, insist that they protect our democracy.
5. Beware of inflammatory misinformation.
6. Support Independent media.
Thanks to LWV Wilmette for the above Democracy Depends ... message.
