About LWV of Jo Daviess County
Our History:
The idea of a League of Women Voters in Jo Daviess County began with Marge Hospodar and Bonnie Cox. Marge had been very active in the League in Oak Park and she talked with Bonnie about starting one here.
In February, 1981, representatives from the Illinois LWV spoke to a public meeting at the old Kentucky Fried Chicken (now home to the “Galena Gazette”). Interest was great and so the process began, starting with the designation of our League as “pre-provisional” in September, 1981. Following completion of certain requirements, our League was given “provisional” status in March, 1983.
Having accomplished all of the requirements set by the League, we gained full local League status in January, 1985!
