The  Leagues of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton will be hosting a hybrid candidate forum for the US Congressional District 3. It will be live-streamed as well. More information on accessing the live-stream will be available soon on our website.

What issues are important to you? What would you like to know about those issues from the candidates? Please email Barb Laimins with your questions to ask the candidates. Thank you!

Candidates are:

• Justin Burau (Republican)
• Delia Ramirez (Democrat)

The  Leagues of Women Voters of Naperville and Wheaton will be hosting on Zoom a candidate forum for the IL 41st General Assembly House (Naperville and Wheaton) Thursday, October 6, at 7 p.m.

Candidates are

• Rich Janor (Republican)
• Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat)

• 302 Wheaton
• Altiro Latin Fusion
• Billy Bricks
• The Burger Social
• Dry City Brew Works/Steamboat BBQ
• Egg'lectic Cafe
• Gia Mia
• Hale Street Cantina
• Ivy of Wheaton
• Suzette's Creperie
• Yia Mas - A taste of Greece

The Wheaton Dad Band (@WheatonDadBand)

Celebrate the Rock the Vote campaign to get out the vote with a performance by acoustic Beatles tribute band, Kaleidoscope Eyes! The concert will be held outdoors on Wheaton Library's West Plaza. Bring your own chairs and blankets. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held inside the library. No registration is required. The League will be providing election information about the November 8 election and registering voters.

You can also check out the 4EVER4 Beatles exhibit at the library.

This event is presented by the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, the Wheaton Public Library, the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and the Wheaton Downtown Association.

Please join Living Room Conversations where small groups discuss a variety of topics to better understand everyone's point of view. We promote conversations about the subject of "Community" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. This month's topic is Bridging the Gap.

It can be tempting to dismiss the concerns and opinions of the people around us or to make assumptions about their motives. Many have stopped talking about topics that might create discomfort due to disagreement, or even let go of connections with those they disagree with. All this can contribute to increased polarization. As we strive toward greater understanding and achieving mutual goals, let's discuss how we can navigate and overcome political stereotyping. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library. Please register to join the conversation!

This program is provided in the Zoom Meeting format so that you may better engage and interact with the presenter and other participants. Please turn your microphone and/or camera on.

Get to know your candidates! 

Cantigny Park and the Leagues of Women Voters of DuPage County invite voters to a Meet and Greet and afternoon of Candidate Forums. Voters can also register to watch the Forums on Zoom.

The schedule for the Candidate Forums is

Join Michelle Duster, professor, public historian and author of Ida B. the Queen about her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells as she discusses the work and legacy of Wells and the multi-generational family efforts to make sure her ancestor's contributions to the country are recognized and honored. Ms. Duster has worked on a PBS documentary film, edited two books that include her ancestor's writing, wrote two biographies, and worked on a Chicago monument, honorary street name, historical marker, large-scale mural, and a major downtown Chicago street. She consults on other national projects that feature her ancestor. In addition, she manages the family-run Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation which provides college scholarships and supports public history projects that include Ida B. Wells.

Ida B. Wells, who died in 1931, lived in Chicago. She fought for women's right to vote, was instrumental in the establishment of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and was awarded posthumously the Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism.

The City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission, Wheaton Public Library, and League of Women Voters of Wheaton are partnering to bring this event to the community.

This is a hybrid event. To attend in-person, click here. To attend via Zoom, click here.

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