Second Tuesday

Debra Shore

LWV IL is calling on all members to contact Governor Rauner and their local legislators to encourage (demand!) that they work together on November 18 to break the state budget impasse.  More than 100 days of this stalemate has damaged government services to the most needy and vulnerable of our citizens, while keeping funds from non-profit agencies that work with these same people.  Please read the following letter for more information,  Time for Action!  You can use this link to contact your elected officials  Legislator Contact Info or call the Governor's Office (217-782-0244).

Did you miss our Drinks & Dialogue program about our involvement in the Independent Map Amendment Campaign?  There's still another opportunity to find out how this initiative will reform the redistricting process. Sponsored by the Illinois Ballot Integrity Project, Chris Butler and Jan Goldberg will speak on the issue at Dole Branch Library, 255 Augusta, Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 pm.  The event is free and open to the public.  (You can also bring in your completed petitions to this event or get more copies, if needed.)

There will be a free screening and discussion of the documentary film "Not My Life".  It's a comprehensive depiction of human trafficking and modern slavery done on a global scale.  It will be shown on Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 pm, at the Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood.  RSVP information is on the attached flyer.  Not My Life Flyer