See the Voter Info Pagefor more detail about the upcoming election.
Watch the Cook County State's Attorney Debate held on February 8
The debate between candidates Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neil Burke was sponsored by ABC/Channel 7, Univision, and the Leagues of Women Voters of Cook County and Chicago. It can be viewed Here
Join LWVCC for a program on Red Gate Woods--Atomic Legacy Sunday April 14
Sagawau Environmental Nature Center 12545 111th St Lemont, IL 60439 630 257 2045
The University of Chicago, scientists produced the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction (nuclear fission) on December 2, 1942. This first nuclear reactor was moved and rebuilt on Cook County Forest Preserve property in Red Gate Woods. As part of the Manhattan Project, a research facility and an additional reactor was built here.
1. Red Gate Woods- Atomic Legacy lecture: 10 am to noon in Sagawau Environmental Nature Center Classroom, Lecturer is Dave Dolak, Professor at Columbia College Chicago’s Science & Mathematics Dept.
2.Optional Hike at Red Gate Woods: 12:30 following lecture The hike is about 3 miles to Site A where the nuclear reactors were buried. Trail is grass, dirt, some tree roots, and asphalt. The trail is not for everyone as it is moderate with some elevation gain- walking sticks/hiking poles would be useful.
Program limited to 30 participants. No food or drink permitted in building. Register at info@lwvcookcounty.org Include your name, email, phone number, and local league.
The League of Women Voters of Cook County encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government
-Working together to learn about Cook County, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, Cook County Health, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
-Being nonpartisan: we do not support political parties or candidates
-Observing Cook County Government entities' meetings and reporting on actions in our Observer Reports
-Advocating for change to make government more effective