Ask your state House representative to vote YES on HB3247, which protects access to public education for all children in Illinois, regardless of immigration status.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act as well as many bills moving through the Illinois state legislature.
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We convened a panel of academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act, immigration policy, education funding, and more.
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We were joined by Ralph Martire to discuss the state of higher education in Illinois, from funding to equal access. Watch the recording now.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on election disinformation, money in politics, school funding, and more.
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The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.
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League members traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.
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League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.
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October was a strong reminder that work of the League is never done, as we advocated for the full implementation of previously-passed laws supporting education funding and fairness in our justice system.
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Last month, the League spoke out on education funding, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and more.
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Tell your state representative to vote NO on HB4194, a proposed amendment that extends the Invest in Kids private school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.
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The Invest in Kids school voucher program diverts up to $75 million from public education. LWVIL experts laid out our plan to fight any attempt at extending IIK during the fall veto session.
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Tell your state senator and state representative to vote NO on any legislation that revives or funds the Invest in Kids school voucher program. Public funds should support public schools.
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The Daily Herald recently published an Op-Ed by LWV of Illinois President Becky Simon, detailing the League’s opposition to extending “Invest in Kids,” Illinois’ private school voucher program.
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Thank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.
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Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.
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Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!
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Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.
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