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.
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
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.