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We are a non-partisan organization and we encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.

            2025 LWVCC Annual Meeting

May 6, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

                          
League Members from across Cook County had a beautiful day to meet in the ITW White Oak Room at the Brookfield Chicago Zoo to plan for LWVCC 25-26 year. New officers were elected, a budget was passed, and the program was approved. A $2 per member PMP was also approved. See the reports of our Interest Groups,  details of the approved budget and program, and changes to Where We Stand below.

Our speaker, Dr. Mike Adkesson, President and CEO, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, began his talk by thanking the League for its support of the Forest Preserve Referendum in 2022. The Zoo resides on Forest Preserve land and the additional funds the Zoo receives are going to much needed infrastructure projects like updates to roofs, HVAC, and trucks.

The Zoo's Next Century Plan includes some amazing projects that will let visitors make connections to the natural world. The exhibits, such as the Tropical Forest and Seven Seas, will be immersive ecosystems creating more natural environments for the animals and the visitors. To read more about his talk, click HERE.
       

New Officers Elected for the 2025-2027 term.

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Newly Elected Officers
President Diane Edmundson
Vice-President Susan Gregory
Treasurer Trudy Turner
Directors: Pris Mims
                   Laura Davis
                   Jan Goldberg
                   Sandra Slayton
Continuing Officers
Vice President Kathi Graffam
Secretary Carolyn Consentino
Directors: Victoria Cerinich
                   Betty Hayford

Thanks to the Nominating Committee, chaired by Anne Yoshida, members Diane Hodges, Diane Edmundson and Kathi Graffam


 Delegates Approve Plans for 2025-2026 Year

Approved 2025-26 Budget
Approved Program 2025-26
Approved Updates to Where We Stand


 Interest Group Reports

Budget & Structure Interest Group
     Health and Hospital System
                           Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Criminal Justice Interest Group

Forest Preserve Interest Group

Voter Service Committee

Cook County Government and You

The League of Women Voters of Cook County was formed in 1920 with the purpose of focusing on our government entities in Cook County which impact the daily lives of residents. 

Suburban Election Administration                                                                Birth and Marriage Records

Stroger and Provident Hospitals                                                                    Property Records

Local Health Centers                                                                                         Court System

Property Taxes                                                                                                     Cook County Jail                                                                                     
Forest Preserves


See our Resources Page for contact information for Cook County officials.

Cook County League Newsletter

April 2025  Edition​

 
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    • LWVCC Interest Groups >
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      • Criminal Justice
      • Forest Preserve Interest Group
    • LWVCC Action and Testimony
    • LWVCC Activities
  • Observer Reports
    • Cook County Board Observer Reports
    • MWRD Board Observer Reports
    • Forest Preserve Board Observer Reports
    • CCH Board Observer Reports
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