Politics & Government

Elmhurst League of Women Voters to Discuss Social Services, State Budget

The discussion will take place Oct. 22.

Submitted by the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst.

Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, as they discuss the lack of a state budget and what impact it has had on local social services.

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Representatives from Metropolitan Family Services, Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry and the Yorkfield Food Pantry will present how they have been impacted by the last 100 days without a state budget. We will discuss possible solutions and what the citizens of the state can do to move to end the gridlock in Springfield.

The League is an issues oriented, volunteer, member-directed organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates or parties. It is committed to open, responsive, and effective government brought about by informed, involved citizens with membership open to both men and women. For additional information, visit lwvelmhurst.org.

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This program is open to the public and not an Elmhurst Public Library program.

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