Upcoming Fall Events

Candidate Forum for US Congressional District 9
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 1:00-1:45 PM
Hear from candidates running for office on their positions on important issues. Participating candidates are Seth Alan Cohen (R) and Jan Schakowsky (D).

Candidate Forum for IL House of Representatives Districts 17 and 57
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00–8:30 PM
Hear from candidates running for office on their positions on important issues. Participating candidates for District 17 are Jim Geldermann (R) and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D). The participating candidates for District 57 are Daniel Behr (R) and Tracy Katz Muhl (D).

Discovering Catharine: Inspiring Action
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00–9:00 PM
Screening of the new film, Discovering Catharine, by Susan Hope Engel, which explores the life and legacy of Catharine Waugh McCulloch, (1862–1945) early female attorney, active Women's Club member, LWVE member, and fervent champion of women's rights. 

Environmental Justice Conversation Series
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM
The committee is hosting Alderwoman Maria Hadden who chairs the Chicago City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy, and we will have a panel of community advocates conversing around our theme of effective partnerships between municipal and community based organizations.

Truth Matters– Tools to Fight Election Mis-Information & Dis-Information
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM
Featured speaker Anne Sullivan, of the League of Women Voters of Illinois Mis/Disinformation Task Force, will present the toolkits and educational materials the Task Force has developed and take your questions and suggestions. 

Our Fight, Our Future
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM
Join the ACLU of Illinois, the League of Women Voters of Evanston and the Unitarian Church of Evanston to learn more about your rights as a voter in Illinois and how elected officials impact the issues you care about– with a special focus on bodily autonomy including abortion rights and gender affirming care.

What Changed on November 5?
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00–8:30 PM
Virtual lecture addressing questions and answers, with David Orr, former Cook County Clerk and government advocate.

The Election Has Happened, What Comes Next?
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 12:00–2:00 PM
Come hear Dick Simpson, a professor, author, politician, activist, political consultant, and filmmaker, discuss the electoral college and the certification process. This is a fundraiser that not only supports the work of LWVE but funds our annual ETHS scholarship.