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Countering Citizens United: Blunting the Influence of Money in Politics (69 minutes)

Explores state-level responses to Citizens United v. FEC, including campaign finance reform, transparency, and limits on corporate influence. Speakers: Tom Moore (Center for American Progress) and Alisa Kaplan (Reform for Illinois). Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Chicago and Roselle-Bloomingdale.

Separation of Church and State: History, Law, and Democracy  (71 minutes)

Constitutional law expert Sheldon Nahmod and faith-based panelists discuss the First Amendment, religious freedom, and evolving Supreme Court interpretations of church-state separation and free exercise protections.

Behind Your Property Tax Bill: What's Driving the Increases? (57 minutes)

Public policy and tax experts explain why property taxes are rising, how assessments work, and possible reforms affecting affordability and equity.

LWVRB School District Consolidation Study Presentation (30 minutes)

Overview of LWVRB’s recommendation that the five elementary districts feeding Lake Park High School jointly study consolidation to improve efficiency, reduce administrative costs, and potentially lower property taxes.

2024 LWVRB School Consolidation Study (32 minutes)

Presentation of LWVRB’s year-long study on consolidating the five Lake Park feeder districts. The League encourages residents to urge local school boards to pursue a state-funded consolidation analysis. Study available at: LWVRB School Consolidation Study

Prevent Truth Decay: Combating Misinformation and DisInformation (37 minutes)

Community discussion on misinformation, AI-generated content, social media algorithms, and their impact on elections, polarization, and public trust.

Abolish the Electoral College (91 minutes)

League advocates Rosemary Heilleman and Bonnie McNeill discuss the history, structure, and criticisms of the Electoral College and arguments for replacing it with a national popular vote.

Decade of Impact Video (3 minutes)

Highlights major accomplishments and community impact from the first 10 years of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale.

Flooding Prevention Through Stormwater Management (47 minutes)

Learn how climate change and local flooding risks can be addressed using hyperlocal climate data and resilience research

Voting Rights (26 minutes)

Learn how the League supports fair, accurate, and secure voting systems and practices. Gain the answers to foundational questions like, Who has access to voting? How can we get accurate, nonpartisan information on voting, candidates, and ballot initiatives before election day? Is voting secure in DuPage County?

Climate Change Local Action Program (60 minutes)

Learn what climate change will look like in our area and the role our local governments can play in achieving effective environmental policy solutions.

Helping Our Children Thrive: Bullying and Behavior in These Challenging Times (60 minutes)

Learn how parents and community members can better support children’s mental health, behavior, and well-being, including understanding and preventing bullying

Bridging the Partisan Divide (60 minutes)

Learn how Braver Angels uses structured dialogue programs to help people across political differences understand each other’s perspectives, find common ground, and reduce polarization in American civic life.

Bloomingdale Township Youth Network (60 minutes)

Learn how the Bloomingdale Township Youth Network supports mental health by coordinating local education, social service, healthcare, and justice systems to reduce gaps and improve community wellbeing.

Fair Tax Amendment (54 minutes)

What the proposed Fair Tax amendment would mean for Illinois.

Don't Just Run, WIN! (1.5 hours)

Considering running for a local office? Explore the basics of becoming a candidate and what you need to do when.