About
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire,
the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
About the League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.
​
As a member of the League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe we work with many levels of the LWV.
League of Women Voters (National)
League of Women Voters Illinois
League of Women Voters Cook County
​
The League's Mission, Vision & Value
Mission
Empowering voters. Defending democracy.
​
Vision
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
​
Value
We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
About the League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe
The League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe is one of more than 46 LWV organizations across the state. We adhere to the policy positions of the National and State Leagues and welcome everyone above the age of 16 and include members from Glenview, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Skokie, and Morton Grove. JOIN TODAY
We are very active and are engaged in a wide range of activities that include:
-
Register voters
-
Educate voters with our various informative programs
-
Appeal to our legislators for responsible votes
-
Attend Lobby Day in Springfield
-
Attend rallies
-
Study pressing national, regional, state, and local issues
-
Monitor our village government,
-
Have fun at our own social gatherings
Member Benefits
Communication
-
Biweekly Update (email): focuses on upcoming events and important alerts
-
News You Can Use: updates from our League affiliates (county, state, and national)
-
Action Alert: Timely and urgent actions that need a response, such as filing out a Witness Slip
​​
League Training
We provide opportunities to build your skills through training to become a Voter Registrar, a Candidates Forum Moderator, an Observer, or a Membership Leadership mentor.
​
Policy Position Studies
Members have the opportunity to participate in detailed study related to a League position. Most recently, our League participated in a in-depth study of the federal judiciary, reporting our results to the national League.
History
The LWV was founded by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920 during the convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. The convention was held six months before the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. Women gained the right to vote after a 72-year struggle. Carrie Chapman Catt realized the importance of women maintaining a strong voice in political life and knew that women needed to “finish the fight.”
The LWVUS celebrated its bicentennial on February 14, 2020.
​
LWV Glencoe was founded in 1941 and the LWV Glenview was founded in 1946. The two local organizations merged to become LWVGlenview-Glencoe in 2015.
Meet Our Board
OFFICERS
President: Sue Gregory (2026)
Vice President Sheri Latash (2027)
Secretary Dia Morgan (2026)Treasurer Karen Cunningham (2027)
​
DIRECTORS
Beth Allen (2026)
Annalee Fjellberg (2026)
Annette Vander Ploeg (2026)
Kris Iida (2027)
Lillian Uhler (2027)
APPOINTED DIRECTORS
Laura Sailer (Membership; 2026)
Sue Swaringen (Voter Service; 2026)
​
Interested in joining our Board or want to send us a message?