advertisement

Learn about Marget Hamilton, Wheaton's first female mayor March 25

In honor of Women's History Month, join a virtual celebration of Wheaton's first female mayor at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25.

Wheaton journalist Bob Goldsborough will discuss the extraordinary accomplishments of Wheaton's first female mayor, Marget Hamilton, including her fight for fair housing, the forming of the Wheaton chapter of the League of Women Voters, and saving the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad right-of-way for future use as the Illinois Prairie Path.

This event will be held via Zoom.

It is free for all to attend.

The event is co-sponsored by the Wheaton Public Library, the League of Women Voters of Wheaton and the City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission.

Register for the event at bit.ly/margethamilton.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.