We are the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area, a nonpartisan political organization serving Roselle, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Itasca, and Medinah.
We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Nonpartisan does not mean we are neutral — or that we stay silent.
Why Join Us?
The League is only as strong as its members. Everything we accomplish comes from the involvement of real people in this community — people like you.
When you join, you'll become a more informed citizen, help others understand voting and civic issues, and find yourself among some of the most engaged, interesting people in the area. You can give as much or as little time as your life allows. Whether you're drawn to leadership or just getting started, the League will meet you where you are.
Members gather to discuss issues in a respectful, thoughtful setting. They learn how to advocate effectively, how to dig beneath the rhetoric, and how to make their voice count. Our public forums are well known for being fair, transparent, and civil — and that reputation is something we've earned and protect.
We offer webinars, workshops, events, and mentorship opportunities throughout the year at the local, state, and national level
Browse our monthly events calendar to find something that interests you, or reach out directly at lwvrbmail [at] gmail.com — we'd love to hear from you.
About the League...Then and Now
The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920 at Chicago's Congress Hotel by Carrie Chapman Catt and a coalition of suffragists who had spent decades fighting for women's right to vote. Catt, one of the most influential activists of her era, had led the National American Woman Suffrage Association and masterminded the final push for the 19th Amendment through her "Winning Plan" — a coordinated state-by-state campaign that finally succeeded in 1920. Rather than disband after that hard-won victory, she and her allies turned the movement's energy toward something lasting: an organization that would help women become informed, engaged citizens and keep the momentum of democracy alive.
They were joined by figures like Maud Wood Park, who became the League's first president, and Anna Howard Shaw, a physician, ordained minister, and tireless suffrage leader who had given her life to the cause. These were not casual reformers — they were seasoned organizers who understood that winning the vote was only the beginning. The League was their answer to what came next.
More than a century later, that founding conviction still shapes everything we do. The League now has chapters in all 50 states, Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong. We register voters, host candidate forums, and work to protect every citizen's right to vote and have their vote counted.
Locally, we are a multi-issue, activist organization. We study the issues our members believe matter most, build consensus, and then take a clear, informed stand. Our bylaws are reviewed and renewed by our members every two years — because we govern ourselves the same way we ask our elected officials to govern.
For more information, visit the History section of the League of Women Voters of the US website.
