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Spotlight Elevate Engage 2023
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who we are
We are your friends and neighbors.
We aim to support Park Ridge and neighboring communities
with a local focus to
- SPOTLIGHT candidates for local offices so voters can make informed decisions.
- ELEVATE issues our local schools and government are addressing to provide balance to discussions.
- ENGAGE residents in local elections and government
what we believe
Equity and Civil Rights Matter
Engagement
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voter guides
For voting in Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles
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JUDICIAL GUIDE
Do any judicial candidates raise red flags? Find out in our guide. Plus, learn why it’s so important to vote for judges in the Illinois primary and get resources to help you make informed choices.
VOTER REGISTRATION GUIDE
It’s never too late to register to vote in Illinois!
Click the spotlight below for everything you need to know to get registered to vote.
PRIMARY
ELECTION GUIDE
Get voting information, see which races are contested and find links to research candidates. We’re voting in the Illinois primary--are you?
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Click the spotlight below for a collection of articles about the nationwide efforts to harass librarians, drive local school officials out of office and dismantle public education and libraries .
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Mary C. Fontaine (she/her/hers), President
Arlene Levin (she/her/hers), Vice President
Rebecca K. Mills (she/her/hers), Treasurer
Tina Kapinos (she/her/hers), VP, Communications
Sarah Post (she/her/hers), Secretary
Karen Yee Reid (she/her/hers)
Jackie McNeilly (she/her/hers)