The League of Women Voters of Cook County ​
All members of the Local Leagues in Cook County are also members of the Cook County League. To get involved, join a local League within Cook County and you will become a member of the LWVCC as well.  See below for membership information.

The League of Women Voters of Cook County encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government by:

Working  together to learn about Cook County, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, Cook County Health, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Being nonpartisan: we do not support political parties or candidates

Observing Cook County Government entities' meetings and reporting on actions in our Observer Reports

Advocating for change to make government more effective

Providing non-partisan voting information

Presenting candidate forums

To get involved, join a local League within Cook County and you will become a member of the LWVCC as well.

You can join via the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) Link Here.  

or

Find your nearest League below and click through for membership information. ​If you need help with connecting with your local League, feel free to contact us.

Local Leagues in Cook County

Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect and Buffalo Grove Area
Chicago
Evanston
Glenview/Glencoe
Homewood-Flossmoor Area​
LaGrange Area
Oak Park/River Forest
Palatine Area
Palos/Orland Area
Park Forest Area
Wilmette
Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth

LWVCC is an integral part of:  (Click for more information)

• The League of Women Voters of the United States
• The League of Women Voters of Illinois.
• The League of Women Voters Lake Michigan Region.

LWVCC 2024-2025 Officers
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​President: Cynthia Schilsky   LaGrange Area {2nd term 2023-2025}
Vice-President Kathi Graffam    LaGrange Area {2nd term 2024-2026}
Vice-President: Pris Mims    Chicago {2nd term 2023-2025}
Treasurer: Trudy Turner    Evanston {1st term 2023-2025}
Secretary: Carolyn Cosentino    Homewood/Flossmoor {2nd term 2024-2026}
Directors:
Victoria Cerinich  Palos-Orland Area (1st term 2024-2026)
Laura Davis    Palatine Area {4th term 2023-2025}
Diane Edmundson  Chicago (1st term 2024-2025)
Jan Goldberg   LaGrange Area {2nd term 2023-2025}
Sue Gregory   Glenview-Glencoe   (1st term 2024-2026)
Betty Hayford  Evanston  (2nd term 2024-2026)
Sandra Slayton   Homewood/Flossmoor {1st term 2023-2025}
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Nominating Committee:
Chair: Ann Yoshida  Glenview-Glencoe  {1st term 2024-2026}
Member: Diane Hodges   Park Forest Area   {1st term 2024-2026}