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On Thursday, Nov. 10, the local Leagues of Women Voters and Cantigny Park are hosting "The Election is Over. What are the Implications for DuPage County and Illinois?" with Capitol News statehouse reporter Peter Hancock as part of the monthly Civic Awareness Series.

The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its "Date with History" series with acclaimed author Carlos Harrison on Thursday, Sept. 1. His book tells the story of Mexican-American families from a small street in Silvis, Illinois, who sent 57 of their children to fight in World War II and Korea -- more than any other location of that size in the nation. Eight of the soldiers never returned home.

On Thursday, Aug. 11, the next Civic Awareness Series will focus on "Latinx Issues in the Suburbs." The program is sponsored by Cantigny Park and Leagues of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale, Central Kane County, Glen Ellyn, and Wheaton.

Robert R. McCormick House and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton host an online Civic Awareness Series on Thursday, April 14. Two guest speakers will present "Climate Action Plan in Review," highlighting the vital work of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus on climate issues.

Visitors to Cantigny Park in Wheaton have something new and thought-provoking to check out during their next visit. Four DuPage nonprofit agencies, selected by Cantigny Horticulture, have created a themed "CAREcrow" display outside the parks Visitors Center.

The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program about the Electoral College. Rosemary Heilemann will present the history of the Electoral College, discuss its impact on our democracy, and offer a plan for change.