Serving the people of Wilmette, Illinois
​The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

​Ratifying the ERA is at the 5 Yard Line in Illinois
Let’s Push it Over
 
On April 11, the Illinois Senate voted 43-12 to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
Now it’s in the House, where a vote will take place before May 31 adjournment.
The clock is running. Let’s get this done.
 
 
7 Ways You Can Support Ratification

  • File a witness slip today. They will be read in Committee on May 7
  • Sign up to phone bank - it's easy and fun.            CLICK HERE for more information. 
  • Join ERA Rally in Springfield on May 8 
    For infö on transportation (coach bus, no charge) email outreach@chicagowomensmarch.org
  • Urge your representative to vote “yes
  • Write postcards. Check back for postcard party date and place
  • Tell friends and family why the ERA is about equality for women—and men, and how they can make it happen.
  • Share information from our Ratify ERA web page and with your Facebook friends                 ​
​Click here for more information.
Don't forget to check out the latest Observer Corps reports. Our members are attending and reporting on local government boards. Click HERE to see what we are following!
Click HERE to see complete details and full calendar.
Information on how to file a Witness Slip with the Illinois General Assembly can be found HERE.
LWV-W Welcomed Cook County Clerk David Orr on All Things Elections
Lessons Learned from the April 5, 2018 Program

Click HERE to read more.
Village Board Makes Final Stormwater Decision, Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Following five years of study, and an intensive public education campaign, the Wilmette Board of Trustees last night voted to pursue a stormwater improvement project to address flooding issues for residents who live west of Ridge Road.

Ultimately, the majority of the Board of Trustees voted to proceed with Neighborhood Storage improvements at an estimated cost of $48-55 million.  While this was the most affordable option under consideration, it was also the option that could be completed in the shortest amount of time thereby providing more immediate flood relief to many Wilmette homeowners.

Click HERE for a summary or HERE for the complete Observer Report on the Board Meeting.

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Wilmette, IL 60091

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