Author Rebecca Sive to speak at Civic Awareness Series program Nov. 18

The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park, the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, and the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn are co-sponsoring an online presentation in the acclaimed Civic Awareness Series featuring Rebecca Sive, author of "Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President," on Thursday, Nov. 18.

The program, which begins at 7 p.m. CST, is free, but advance registration is required at cantigny.org.

Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the event.

In "Vote Her In," published in 2018, Sive examines the urgency of American women to attain equal executive power at all political levels, including the presidency, and offers a comprehensive strategy for every woman to be a part of that campaign.

Sive is the author of three books on American women's politics and power, a motivational speaker, experienced media analyst, and admired women's leadership strategist. She is a past faculty member of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and statewide governmental official.

Cantigny Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset.

The Robert R. McCormick House, a historic home museum, is currently closed for renovation and will reopen to the public in 2022. More information is online at Cantigny.org.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

To learn more about these local League of Women Voters, go to www.lwvge.org or my.lwv.org/illinois/wheaton.