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
ANNUAL MEETING, JUNE 6, 2026
The Annual Meeting is now in the books. The quorum of members unanimously approved the new Leadership Team and the financials. Members also engaged in a productive brainstorming session to identify potential educational program topics for the coming year. Their ideas will help guide the Board as it develops a program calendar that reflects member interests and community needs.
LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR 2026-2027:
Chair: Jean Sogin
Membership: Marlene Senescu
Voter Registration: Jean Sogin
Candidate Forums: Janet Krehbiel Pieracci
Treasurer: Ginger Seff
Communications: Nancy Goldberg
After the meeting, members and guests gathered for a wonderful luncheon. We were delighted to present Marlene Senescu with the League’s esteemed Nora Licata Award, and Nancy Goldberg was surprised with a lovely gift recognizing her leadership as Chair over the past several years. Our guest speaker, Paul Frank, rounded out the afternoon with an engaging overview of the Lake County Board and the Forest Preserves.
ELECTIONS 2026
Voting really is at the heart of how we support our communities, and we enjoyed helping at the Highwood Library and Community Center during the 2026 General Primary Election: for early voting and election day. The Library let us know that we made a real difference. Whether we’re helping out at the polls, serving as poll watchers, registering new or newly‑moved voters, or hosting candidate forums, every bit of involvement matters.
ALWAYS MEANINGFUL AND
ALWAYS FUN
2026 MARTIN LUTHER KING
DAY OF SERVICE
Participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Highland Park always reminds us how fortunate we are to live in a community that truly upholds the dignity and rights of every person. Each year, we see those values taking deeper root in our schools and throughout our neighborhoods, and we leave the day inspired by the commitment of so many who work to make our community more just and inclusive.
LWV HP-HWD MEMBERS AT OUR SERVICE TABLE
FUTURE VOTERS PEEKING OUT OF OUR MINI VOTING BOOTH AT THE MLK DAY OF SERVICE
