Common Cause Illinois and She Votes Illinois will co–host a virtual Youth Action Summit to encourage high school and college students to explore the many ways they can serve their community this election season – including by voting, serving as an election judge, and volunteering as a non-partisan poll monitor.  

Attendees will hear from speakers from Common Cause Illinois, League of Women Voters Chicago, the Chicago Board of Elections, and a Student Election Judge.

“Young people are looking for ways to get involved. This summit aims to educate and empower young people to make a difference and protect our fragile democracy. We encourage Illinois students and young adults to take advantage of these informative breakout sessions and opportunity to ask any important questions you may have about voting,” said Elizabeth Grossman, Executive Director of Common Cause Illinois 

“At She Votes Illinois, we believe that young people have an essential role to play in shaping our democracy. This summit is an incredible opportunity for high school and college students to become informed, take action, and ensure that their voices are heard in the 2024 elections. Our event offers students a unique opportunity to step beyond the classroom and truly engage in civic life,” said Maureen Keane, Co-founder, She Votes Illinois

WHAT: Election 2024: Youth Action Summitt
WHO: Illinois Students, She Votes Illinois, and Common Cause Illinois
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT
WHERE: Register at bit.ly/ILYAS24