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Date: 3/5/2024
Subject: News Blast March 5, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County


March 5, 2024
Reminder: Drinks & Dialogue on March 5
 
The League will host a Drinks and Dialogue event on Mental Health at Gill Street Grill and Bar from 5:30 - 7 p.m. This is a continuation to discuss Mental Health in McLean County as a follow-up to last fall's discussion.
 
Drinks and Dialogue events provide an informal setting for people to discuss ideas, share opinions, ask questions and become more aware of governmental issues.
 
To prepare for this conversation, consider reviewing the mental health section of our LWV_McLean_County_Positions_03272023.pdf
 
Attendees pay for their own beverages and food. Click the button for event details and to RSVP.
 
 
 
Urgent Action Needed: Illinois HB 4153
 
Illinois HB 4153 requests candidates provide their email addresses on their filing papers.  Passage will make it easier to reach candidates when doing League of Women Voters work, especially efforts related to Vote411.  The House Elections and Ethics Committee will hear this Tuesday, March 5. 
 
What can you do?
 
Here are instructions and a link to show your support:
 
 
Instructions:
I. Identification
  * For Firm/Business or Agency --> enter "self" or LWV of McLean County
  * For Title --> enter "self" NA (or league title, if filing as an LWV officer)
II.  Representation --> enter "self" or LWV of McLean County
III.  Position --> Proponent
IV.  Testimony --> Record of Appearance Only
 
* Check "I Agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement"
* Click "Create (Slip)"
* Complete Captcha 

 
Cabrini Movie Discussion -- March 12
 
The movie, Cabrini, is opening Friday, March 8, for International Women's Day in local theaters, AMC and Marcus. You can see the movie at your own convenience and then join LWV members for a discussion on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Parkview Inn (1003 S. Morris, Bloomington).
  
A little bit about the movie: it is about Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant, who arrives in New York City in 1889 amidst disease, crime and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen. It is directed by Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of Sound of Freedom.  
 
Here's the event page for RSVP and more information.
 
 
 
50 Years of Women's Rights
 
The McLean County Museum of History and The League of Women Voters of McLean County are excited to welcome people of all ages to join us on March 23 from 2 - 4 p.m., for free, interactive programs exploring the last 50 years of women's rights.
 
Focusing on four categories -- advancements in economic independence, political participation, activism, and education -- presenters will share stories of women from McLean County's past before opening it up for small group discussions facilitated by local leaders who will share their own stories in each of the categories.  
 
The program will begin and end in the Museum's historic courtroom on the second floor. The small group discussion will occur in various locations throughout the building. 
 
The museum will also have a new Rotunda display installation and the exterior building will be lit up in yellow and purple in honor of Women's History Month.
 
WGLT will be holding a reception from 4 - 5 p.m. for the 21 women who are being highlighted by the station during this month.  
 
 
Primaries and Popcorn
 
League members  have been invited to an election watch party on Illinois State University's campus.  The Popcorn and Primaries watch party is brought to you by the Political Science Club of Heartland Community College, the Illinois State University Center for Civic Engagement, School of Communication, Student Government Association, and the Student Legislative Action Coalition.  
 
It's at Room 138, Schroeder Hall on ISU campus from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19.  You can use the Bone Student Center Lot on Locust Street (free parking).  
 
Upcoming Events
 
March 7 -- Voting machines will be tested at 1:30 p.m. on first floor of the Government Center for the upcoming March 19 primary.  The machines will be used by McLean County (excluding the City of Bloomington).  All are welcome to witness the testing.
 
April 2 -- Lessons Learned from Elections after the Dobbs Decision.  Hear Rianne Hawkins, Senior Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, talk about lessons learned in the first year after the Dobbs Decision.  It will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 Emerson Street, Bloomington. Doors open at 6, program at 6:30.  More information will be in this month's The Voter.  Mark your calendars.  
 
Miss the Last Issue of The Voter? Click on the link below for the most recent issue.
 
 
League of Women Voters of McLean County
P.O. Box 932, Normal, IL 61761
info@lwvmclean.org
lwvmclean.org
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