The League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution.
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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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It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12.
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Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.
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In Illinois, laws are proposed and voted on in the Illinois General Assembly. The session during which a bill is introduced affects the number of votes it needs to pass, and the calendar date on which a bill passes can determine when a law takes effect.
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The Chicago Tribune recently published a Letter to the Editor by LWVIL President Allyson Haut.
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Amendment 1, sometimes referred to at the Worker’s Rights Amendment, is at the top of every Illinois ballot.
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This election season, Illinois Leagues will host close to 50 forums around the state, many on Zoom and accessible to most people with internet access.
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If you feel your right to vote is being challenged because you can't access the polling place, can't read your ballot, or you simply don't understand the instructions, contact the Election Protection Hotline.
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LWVIL Vice President Kathy Kenny joined Joan Esposito for her show on WCPT 820 radio to discuss the upcoming General Election. Check it out!
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LWVIL works on environmental protection issues throughout the year with a number of coalitions—together, we are making a difference for the Illinois environment.
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Every year, the League celebrates Women's Equality Day on August 26, the day the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution. This year it feels as though we have stepped back in time—to find ourselves only footsteps away from the beginning of the path we started on 102 years ago.
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There's an opportunity for more people in Illinois to participate in democracy and their communities. Every registered voter in the state should receive an application to vote by mail. It will offer the option of voting by mail permanently.
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Post-census redistricting resulted in major changes to legislative district maps in Illinois. For many voters, this means they will no longer vote in the district in which they have voted for the past decade.
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Voter turnout for the Illinois primary was about 21%. It is imperative that we get out the vote for the November 8 election.
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Learn the basics of how to make change in Illinois
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Every one of us must demand our right to be free from the reality of gun violence. What can we do as allies?
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With the repeal of Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood v Casey, Illinois became one of the only states in the midwest where abortion is safe and legal. What can we do as allies?
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Make a plan to vote and find out where candidates stand on the issues.
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