LWV producing full slate of candidate forums

 The League of Women Voters will be holding public candidate forums the first two Sundays in October for the races for 13^th Cook County District, 18^th Legislative District, and 9^th Congressional District. 

“The League forums will be the only chance for voters to hear the candidates debate the issues face-to-face before early voting starts on October 12,” said Susan Black, president of the League of Women Voters of Evanston. “The presentation of non-partisan candidate forums is a rarity, and we encourage our citizens not to miss this opportunity to become better-informed voters.” 

All forums are free and open to the public. Attendees will be able to submit questions for the candidates at the forums.  

13^th Cook County / 18^th Legislative District

     Sunday, October 3, 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30)

     Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster, Evanston, arking on west side of building and all residential streets 

     2:00 – 3:00: 13^th Cook County District, Candidates: Larry Suffredin (Democratic), Linda Thompson LaFianza (Republican) 

     3:30 – 4:30: 18^th Legislative District, andidates: Robyn Gabel (Democratic), Steve Funk (Libertarian) 

9^th Congressional District

     Sunday, October 10, 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30)

     Niles North High School, 9800 N. Lawler, Skokie, ntrance and parking on north side of building. 

     Candidates: Jan Schakowsky (Democratic), Joel Pollak (Republican) 

The sponsors of the forums are the Leagues of Women Voters of Chicago, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Park Ridge, Wilmette, and Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth. 

For more information, visit www.lwve.org, or contact the Evanston League at lwvevanston@att.net, (847) 866-7844.