League of Women Voters of Illinois Educated Public at 2024 Issues Briefing

Contact: Becky Simon, communications@lwvil.org, (312) 939-5935

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 30, 2024 (Chicago, Illinois) – The League of Women Voters of Illinois will hold its annual Issues Briefing on Saturday, February 24, welcoming expert panelists to explore critical issues for Illinois. Issues Briefing will be held both online and in person at the NIU Naperville campus, 1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563. 

Four sessions will cover gun violence prevention; government accountability; misinformation and disinformation; and funding priority services such as the Child Tax Credit and immigration. Panelists will frame the issues and discuss what attendees can do to take action.

"Part of the League's mission to empower voters and defend democracy is to provide fact-based information on the important issues we are facing today," said Becky Simon, President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. "You can rely on the League of Women Voters for nonpartisan, accurate information."

Learn more and register to attend at lwvil.org/issues-briefing-2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL) is a nonpartisan organization that works to protect free, fair and accessible elections, and increase civic engagement. The League endeavors to improve public understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Founded more than 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of Illinois has grown to more than 3600 members in 42 local Leagues. For further information, visit lwvil.org.