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        The League of Women Voters of Cook County 

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We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government

-Observing Cook County Government entities and reporting on actions

-Advocating for change to make government more effective

-Presenting candidate forums

-Providing non-partisan voting information.

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​ Our Framework for Action

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We study issues facing government and establish Positions to advocate  for change
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Our  Interest Groups  focus on different functions of Cook County government and different policy areas. All Interest Groups welcome new members.

We do not support political parties or candidates; we are nonpartisan.

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A National and Local Organization

The League of Women Voters is a grassroots organization with action groups at the local, state, regional, and national level
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.​

We welcome new members and volunteers!

To get involved, join a local League within Cook County and you will become a member of the LWVCC as well.  Find your nearest League below and click through for membership info.
​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
Park Ridge
Wilmette
Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth

2022-23 LWVCC
​Board of Directors
(and their home Leagues)

President:
Cynthia Schilsky, LaGrange Area

Vice-presidents:
Kathi Graffam, LaGrange Area
​Priscilla Mims, Chicago


Secretary:
Carolyn Cosentino, Homewood/Flossmoor

Treasurer:
Nancy Clark, Oak Park/River Forest

Elected Directors:
Laura Davis, Palatine Area
Diane Edmundson, Park Ridge
Georgia Gebhardt, Wilmette
Jan Goldberg, LaGrange Area
Betty Hayford, Evanston
Karin Hribar, Arlington Heights, Mt.Prospect and Buffalo Grove Area


Nominating Committee:
Chair - Erin Roeper, Homewood-Flossmoor
Member - Sue Calder, Evanston
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Chicago, IL 60604

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  • Home
  • About
    • LWVCC Interest Groups >
      • Cook County & MWRD Group
      • Criminal Justice
      • Cook County Health
      • Forest Preserve Interest Group
    • LWVCC Positions
    • LWVCC Action and Testimony
    • LWVCC Activities
    • Archived Newsletters
  • Observer Reports
    • Cook County Board Observer Reports
    • MWRD Board Observer Reports
    • CCH Board Observer Reports
    • Forest Preserve Board Observer Reports
  • Voter Info
  • Cook County Gov. Contacts
    • Cook County Board
    • Forest Preserve Board
    • Cook County Elected Officials
    • MWRD Board
    • Cook County Health Board