DEI LWV Logo
News

DEI In the News - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A League Principle
Just what is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and what difference does it make?

To learn about the importance of DEI to the work of the League of Women Voters click READ MORE

Women Defend Democracy
News

The League of Women Voters Women Defend Democracy campaign kicks off for the first 100 days of the new administration and beyond. The League of Women Voters is well positioned to defend attacks on democracy in the coming months and years. Together, we believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy."

For more information click READ MORE

Letter to Congress
News

On February 14, 2025 the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation. Specifically, the League writes to urge Congress to exercise its authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach that the Executive Branch has shown in the last few weeks. The attached letter outlines our concerns and is signed by leadership from every state League and DC affiliate in the country.

To read the letter click READ MORE

SAVE ACT
News

OPPOSE the SAVE ACT. If enacted, the SAVE Act is a highly restrictive national photo ID bill. It includes a requirement that in order to vote, all voters produce a valid, government issued, photo ID, such as Real ID card, a passport, or a military ID. All would require a photo AND a statement of birthplace, proving citizenship.

For more information click READ MORE

On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation. Specifically, the League writes to urge Congress to exercise its authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach that the Executive Branch has shown in the last few weeks.
candidate forums

Watch Videos Forums

The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge, Lisle hosted candidate forums for the April 1, 2025 election. The forums were held virtually.   Included in the forums were candidates for the following local elections:

News

Watch the fascinating talk and follow along with the powerpoint slides PDF icon

Candidates Night March 18 2025
Event Date: 
03/18/2025 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Online

Recording is available here: 
Brown Bag February 2025
Event Date: 
02/28/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Event location: 

Online

https://tinyurl.com/LWVBrownBag or

Zoom Meeting ID: 880 3835 5536 - Passcode: LWV

Poster of Immigration Webinar
Event Date: 
03/20/2025 - 7:00pm

Immigration is one of America's most pressing challen

Pages