The 2016 General Election is next Tuesday and early voting has started. We recommend you print out your sample ballot, mark it up, and take it with you into the voting booth. The ballot includes many offices, including retention of judges and referendum questions. Scroll down to the "Links for Voting" section of this newsletter for all the links in helping to make the voting process easier and more informed.
Best Regards,
Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley
LWV OPRF Vice-President
Second Tuesday
November's Second Tuesday is being moved to
Wednesday, November 9, because of the election. Come and join the wrap-up discussion of Election 2016 from 9:30-11:00pm at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.
Links for Voting
The following links will help make the voting process easier.
Vote
YES on abolishing Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office - lwvcookcounty
Vote
NO on proposed change to Illinios Constitution - lwvil
Mock Election Results
Our League sponsored a mock election at Guerin Preparatory High School in River Grove on Tuesday, October 4. There was an advance assembly where students learned about the issues from the "candidates" and then voted during their lunch periods. What a great way to introduce young people to the voting process! Thanks to Marilyn Cantisano, Judy Das Gupta, Judith McDevitt, Roselyn Murphy, and Peggy Kell for helping make the day a success. A special thank you goes to Ms. Karin Calandriello from Guerin Prep for her hard work and preparation for the election. Take a look at their
election results and
pictures of the event.
Great Decisions is Coming
The Great Decisions topics for 2017 have been set. Discussions will be twice monthly between February and May at the Maze Library, Brookdale, and River Forest Library. The briefing books have been ordered and will arrive in early January. Cost will be $25 per book. Here are the topics: The Future of Europe Trade and Politics Conflict in the South China Sea Saudi Arabia in Transition U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum Latin America's Political Pendulum Prospects for Afganistan and Pakistan Nuclear Security
Welcome New Members
Welcome to our new League members Ameri Klafeta, Lori Malinski, Jordan Rifis, Paula Cox, Cathy Yen, Susan Piha, Patricia McMillen, and Sharon Stolz. We hope to see you at upcoming events!