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Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area

 Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. For More Than 100 Years.

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Lake Forest Registered Voters,


Our voices/votes are needed in determining the future of our schools and City. Be sure to vote at the Caucus Annual Meeting on Tues. Oct. 6, from noon to 8:00pm at Gorton. The Caucus is recommending four candidates for school board District 65 and three candidates for High School District 115. Also, there are recommendations for four City Council Alderpersons and one candidate for Mayor.


As our local elections usually are uncontested, this may be the only chance you will have to weigh in. This year, voters can choose YES or NO to each candidate. If a candidate does not received a majority Yes vote, the Caucus will recommend a different candidate for a vote a week later.  


Little information about the candidates is provided. In order to make an informed decision, checking around may be helpful. Some of the candidates are incumbents or have served recently and can be seen inaction on the City Council videos. Some may have run previously. Google and local news sources are useful tools in finding background information. Knowledgeable friends can be dependable sources. 


Make an informed decision and VOTE.

 

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YOU DECIDE - Brad Schneider or Carl Lambrecht

for the Illinois 10th Congressional District

Sat. Oct. 10, 2026, 12:30pm Virtual Candidate Forum


The League of Women Voters of Lake County and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center are holding a candidate forum for the Illinois 10th Congressional District.


The forum will be an online Zoom webinar on Saturday, October 10, 12:30pm. Register for this live event at https://tinyurl.com/IL10th-2026 . A question can be submitted for the candidates upon registration. Questions will not be taken during the forum.


Hear the two candidates Brad Schneider, the incumbent, and Carl Lambrecht, the challenger, discuss the issues important to you in this election. Closed captioning in Spanish will be available. The forum will be recorded and available for watching later on various social media platforms.


Cosponsors are the Leagues of: Deerfield/Lincolnshire Area; Grayslake, Round Lakes, and Waukegan; Highland Park-Highwood; Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area. Also, Glenview-Glencoe; McHenry County; Wilmette; and Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth.



Please attend and learn more about this important race and make a plan to vote!

League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area
Celebrating 100 Years of Civic Engagement 1926-2026

 

 

 



Together let’s learn, discuss, and take action. 


This is democracy in action, so be sure to join us —and bring a friend! We meet at 7pm at Lake Forest Place.

See the calendar above for dates & further details.

 


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Birds, Butterflies and Blooms: The Wonder of Nature in Your Own Backyard


This program took place on May 3, 2026, at Lake Forest Country Day School and was sponsored by LWV of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area.

Dr. Doug Tallamy, renowned expert on natural ecosystems, and co-founder of Home-grown National Park, presents insights into surprising natural processes unfolding in our own yards. Dr. Tallamy is an entomologist, conservationist, and professor at the University of Delaware, whose work has transformed our understanding of the relationship between native plants and wildlife.

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Our Year In Review: 2025



JANUARY - Let’s Connect, an informal get-together in local coffee shops continued, the archival
work continued, and the LWV -LF/LB collection is now available online at LFLB History Center
FEBRUARY - Program Planning reviewed positions held by LWV IL and LWV LFLB, members
attended LWV IL’s Issues Briefing in Naperville and on zoom
MARCH - LWV LFLB hosted “In League” a spotlight on sustainability in LF and LB with the     
commission chairs from LF and LB governments, the voter service committee hosted a
candidate forum for LB Elementary School candidates, LWV LC’s leadership for the Federal
Judiciary Study kicked off with an evening zoom with IL Supreme Court Justice Liz Rochford
 APRIL - The program committee hosted a panel discussion of "Environmental Stewardship: The   
Future of Public/Private Collaboration" at Gorton, LWVLFLB members attended Legislative
Interviews with Julie Morrison IL29th Senator and Bob Morgan IL 58th House Rep
MAY - LWV LFLB board prepared for the Annual Meeting                                                                
JUNE – Hosted LWV-LF/LB’s Annual Meeting, updated Nominating Systems Position, picnic with  
the new/old board picnic, attended LWV IL’s very informative Biennial Convention
JULY – We marched in LB’s 4th of July parade and held board orientation                                       
AUGUST - GVP zoom webinar prep on law enforcement and guns, marched in LF Day parade      
and won 2nd place, wrote comment on City of LF’s suddden drop of oversight Legal Committee
SEPTEMBER – staffed ten sites for Voter Registration Day, GVP zoom webinar on the 2nd            
Amendment                                                  
OCTOBER – GVP webinar on gun violence data, consensus meeting on LWV IL Gun Violence       
Prevention position update, hosted member-led discussion on zoom of local nominating
systems group, members participated strongly in the No Kings Rallies at multiple sites
NOVEMBER – Fall kickoff event featuring County Clerk Anthony Vega, sponsored an                      
immigration talk featuring personal tales from our own LWV members
DECEMBER – Holiday Luncheon with LWV-LF history revue for 100th birthday including a           
fundraiser and Catt Award, renewed the 501c3 vs c4 discussion to prep for annual meeting.
Ongoing efforts include the informal Let’s Connect meetups, a massive data entry preparatory
to the Vote411 voter guide launch in 2026, prep for the Defend Democracy Drop-In February
kick-off, continuing social media advocacy posts on Facebook and Instagram, and LWV-LF/LB’s
Voter newsletter – which has a fantastic open rate!


Who We Are and What We Do

The League of Women Voters believes responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people, promote the conservation and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social problems that affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy, maintain an equitable and flexible system of taxation, and adopt domestic policies that facilitate the solution of international problems.

Voter information, education, registration, and support for voters.
Observation and study of local governmental entities. Issue-based advocacy in our community, in Illinois, and in Washington D.C.
Nonpartisan sponsorship of candidate debates and forums.
In-depth education about current issues facing voters in local, state, and national elections.