League ID:IL108
Contacts:Rachel Garrett
Merilyn May
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Stories From Around the State
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Smackdown Your Vote! – League of Women Voters
| Shirley“Smackdown Your Vote! is a non-partisan effort supported by World Wrestling Entertainment, League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote, Project Vote Smart... Its purpose is to involve young people in the political process.”URL:http://gazebonews.com/2012/04/26/smackdown-your-vote-league-of-women-voters/ -
Local League Presidents Fight Back Against Discrimination
| Jessica JonesLocal Leagues across the country have responded to recent attempts in Congress to allow employers and health plans to block contraceptive services and discriminate against women.
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State League Coaches Leave Training Energized and Ready to Grow the League!
| Sara SandersThe Regional Training for LWV State Coaches this past weekend was a great success! Thirty League leaders from 9 states (mostly in the central region of the United States) gathered with LWVUS board, staff, and 8 of the 23 Ruth S. Shur Fellows in Houston, TX from April 13-15, 2012.
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[IL] County Redistricting
| Shirley“The process for drawing new district maps for Cook County Commissioner Districts is underway. The League of Women Voters of Cook County [IL] urges citizens to become involved in this process as the 17 new commissioner district boundaries that will result will be in effect for the next 10 years.”URL:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/chi-120411schilsky_briefs,0,4211936.story -
LWVUS to Train League Leaders to Make Big Impact This Election Year!
| Sara SandersLWVUS Board and staff will be training some 30 League leaders from 9 states in Houston, TX on Friday, April 13 until Sunday, April 15, 2012. The training will bring together individuals who have volunteered to be state coaches as part of the Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) program, funded and provided by the LWVUS Leaders for Leadership Fund.