PRESS RELEASE: Candidate Forum, October 8, 2014 in Round Lake Beach ... Spanish Language Translation Will Be Provided

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact:  Jim DiDonato

  

Candidate Forum Event 

October 8, 2014

Spanish language translation services will be provided.

Sponsored by: League of Women Voters, Round Lake Area Library, Mano a Mano, WRLR 98.3 FM, and Round Lake Area Exchange Club

For contested races in the 62nd State Representative, County Board District #6, and Lake County Clerk, Lake County Sheriff, and Lake County Treasurer.

This is a non-partisan activity presented by nonpartisan organizations.  None of the organizations hosting this event support any candidate or ballot issue.  The opinions of any candidates do not reflect the views of the organizations participating in this event.  All candidates in contested races in the 10^th Congressional District, 62nd State House District, County Board 6th District, and Lake County Clerk, Lake County Sheriff, and Lake County Treasurer were invited to participate. [blogger's note: 10th Congressional Candidates will not be participating (answering questions) in the forum]

Voters and residents of the 62^nd State House District, County Board 6^th District, Lake County Clerk, Lake County Sheriff, and Lake County Treasurer will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their positions on issues at the Candidates Forum being held Oct 8^th at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic center at 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters, Round Lake Area Library, Mano a Mano, WRLR 98.3 FM, and Round Lake Area Exchange Club, the candidate forum will begin at 7:00pm.  Candidates will be available for Individual questions at tables at 6:30 and after the forum ends. Questions to candidates will be submitted by members of the audience and moderated by the League of Women Voters.  Spanish language translation services will be provided by Mano a Mano.  Live broadcast of the Candidate Forum will be carried on WRLR 98.3 at www.wrlr.fm.  Tune in via live streaming on the websitewrlr.fm or via Tune-IN® app (WRLR).  Comcast will rebroadcast at various times before the November 4 election.

SPONSORS:

·  The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

·  Mano a Mano’s mission is to empower immigrant and underserved families of Lake County, Illinois to become full participants in American life by providing quality programs and services that educate and establish links to essential community resources.

·  WRLR 98.3 is a public community radio station based in Round Lake Heights, IL that serves most of Lake County, focusing on the Greater Round Lake Area and Chain O’Lakes area.  WRLR is a not-for-profit organization that is operated by more than 80 volunteers.  We provide news/talk shows, and eclectic programming and connect people to community organizations.  Access to WRLR is through live streaming on our website or via the Tune-IN® app.

·  Round Lake Area Exchange Club is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and our national program—The Prevention of Child Abuse.

Jim DiDonato 

Executive Director 

Round Lake Area Public Library District

906 Hart Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073 

Phone:  (847) 546-7060, ext. 127

e-mail:  jdidonato@rlalibrary.org

Fax:      (847) 546-7104

URL:    http://www.rlalibrary.org

Candidato Foro evento

08 de octubre de 2014

Se proporcionará servicios de traducción en español.

Patrocinado por: League of Women Voters, Round Lake Area biblioteca, Mano a Mano, WRLR 98.3 FM

y Round Lake Area Exchange Club

Esta es una actividad no partidista presentada por organizaciones no partidistas. Ninguna de las organizaciones organizando este evento apoyar cualquier tema candidato o boleta. Las opiniones de candidatos no reflejan las opiniones de las organizaciones que participan en este evento. Todos los candidatos en disputadas carreras en el décimo distrito del congreso, el distrito estatal de la cámara 62, la Junta directiva del Condado Distrito 6, la Secretaria del Condado de Lake, y el Sheriff del Condado de Lake y Tesorero del Condado Lake fueron invitados a participar.

Los votantes y los residentes del distrito estatal de la cámara 62, la Junta directiva del Condado Distrito 6, la Secretaria del Condado de Lake, el Tesorero del Condado de Lake, y el Sheriff del Condado de Lake tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a los candidatos y escuchar sus posiciones sobre temas en el foro de los candidatos que se llevara a cabo el 8 de octubre en el centro de Round Lake Beach Cultural y cívico 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. Este evento está patrocinado por la Liga de mujeres votantes, Round Lake Area biblioteca, Mano a Mano, WRLR 98.3 fm y Round Lake Area Exchange Club, el foro de candidatos comenzará a las 7:00 pm. Los candidatos estarán disponibles para preguntas individuales en mesas a partir de las 6:30pm y después de los extremos del foro. Preguntas a los candidatos serán presentadas por los miembros de la audiencia y moderados por la Liga de mujeres votantes. Servicios de traducción en español se proporcionará por Mano a Mano. Transmisión en vivo del Foro de candidatos se llevará en 98.3 WRLR en www.wrlr.fm. Sintoniza vía streaming en vivo en el sitio web wrlr.fm o vía Tune-IN ® app (WRLR). Comcast retransmitirá en varias ocasiones antes de las elecciones del 4 de noviembre.

Thanks for the support!

Sandra Lopez | Head of Outreach Services|

Round Lake Area Public Library District

906 Hart Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073 

Phone:  (847) 546-7060, ext. 122

e-mail:  slopez@rlalibrary.org

Fax:      (847) 546-7104

URL:    http://www.rlalibrary.org

Candidates Forum October 8, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center

The League of Women Voters of Lake County is sponsoring a candidate forum with Round Lake Area Public Library, Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, WRLR 98.3 Radio, and the Exchange Club of the Round Lake Area on Wednesday, October 8. 

Candidates for the following races will be in attendance:

• 62nd District State Representative 
  Rod Drobinski - R and Sam Yingling -D
  Click here see the candidates for 62nd State House Districts' responses to the League of Women Voters of Illinois' Online Voter Guide 
• Lake County Board District #6
  Jeff Werfel - R and John Wylie - D
• Lake County Clerk
  Janet  E. Kilkelly - D and Carla N. Wyckoff - R
  
• Lake County Sheriff
  Mark Curran - R and Jason Patt - D
  
• Lake County Treasurer
  Glenn Ryback - D and David Stolman - R

Wednesday, October 8
Meet and Greet the Candidates at 6:30 pm
Forum begins at 7:00 p.m. 
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center
2007 Civic Center Way (map)
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

6:30 p.m. Meet and Greet with the Candidates
7:00 p.m. Forums begin

• 62nd State Representative
• Lake County Board District 6

8:00 p.m. Forums for Countywide offices begin

• Lake County Clerk
• Lake County Sheriff
• Lake County Treasurer

Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Charter School Position Update - Free Webinars Sunday, September 21, 4-5 pm & Wednesday, October 8, 7-8 pm

The League of Women Voters of Illinois is conducting a study to update its position on Charter Schools. Members are encouraged to register for two free webinars to receive updates of the study.

Position Update Study Webinar Registration

Two webinars have been scheduled for League members participating in the Charter School Study.

During the webinars, the PowerPoint will be presented and questions will be addressed. It is anticipated that the Sept. 21 webinar will focus on the first part of the PowerPoint--through the parts of Question 1--and the Oct. 8 webinar will focus on the rest of the PowerPoint.

Anyone who has questions about the issues addressed is invited to participate. We particularly invite members of local League committees which are organizing and presenting the study. But you must pre-register.

To register for the Sept. 21 meeting from 4-5 p.m., click HERE.
To register for the Oct. 8 meeting from 7-8 p.m., click HERE.

Following is the League of Women Voters of Illinois' CURRENT position, in brief, on charter schools.

The League of Women Voters of Illinois believes that: 

• The Illinois State Board of Education should continue to monitor the progress of existing charters before supporting expansion, specifically looking for improvement in individual student test scores and achievement of the specific goals stated in the school's charter. 
• Charters should be established by local school boards, with adequate provisions for public education and participation in the decision making process.  
• An appeal process to the State Board of Education should remain in place as an option for charters who have been denied by their local school boards. 

While we feel that advantages of charters largely outweigh the disadvantages, we have identified the following areas of concern:

• School funding.  Charters do nothing to address the issue of equitable and adequate funding of education, including special education.
• Financial impact on underlying school districts, especially smaller districts. Charters place financial pressure on smaller districts by drawing money out of the traditional public schools. 
• Privatization and profit-making.  The LWVIL opposes the presence of private, for-profit companies in the governance of public education, as there could be a conflict between the interests of shareholders in the corporation and the citizens of the state.

LWVIL has also identified areas of opportunity resulting from charter schools:

• Innovation.  Charters have a mandate to share innovations in teaching methods, curricula and standards of assessment for all stakeholders.
• Increased parental choice and involvement within the public school system. 

Click here to read the League's position, in full.

For general information about the League's study, please visit: http://www.lwvil.org/charter-schools.html

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