League of Women Voters, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Host Candidate Forum

The Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Leagues, along with the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, will host a Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 23, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Street, Wheaton, Illinois. Eligible candidates for the November 4th General Election for State Representative District 46, County Board Chairman, County Sheriff, County Board Districts 4 and 6, and Forest Preserve District 6 have been invited to participate. The forum is free and open to the public.

An informal “Meet and Greet” Reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The candidate forum will begin at 7:00 p.m. The audience will have an opportunity to submit questions in writing to participating candidates.

Be informed. And be sure to vote in the November 4th General Election. Voting is the most powerful way to have your voice heard, and it is the core of our democracy.

Early Voting is available from Oct. 20 to Nov. 2. For more information on Early Voting, go to http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Voters/37061/. For information on what will appear on the ballot, go to http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Candidates/37053/.

For nonpartisan voter information on statewide candidates, go to vote411.org and for local candidates, to lwvil.org.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn, 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.

Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. For more information about the League of Women Voters, please visit www.lwvge.org or contact LWVGE President Jayne Boeckelman at (217) 740-5038 or email jboeckelman@gmail.com.