The 103rd Illinois General Assembly’s first session is underway and thousands of bills have been put forth in both the House and Senate. Make sure your legislators know what you want!

Guest UserMarch 10, 2023Education, ERA, Housing, Criminal Justice, Voting Rights

Lame Duck session scheduled

Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.

Action AlertGuest UserDecember 22, 2022Education, Gun Violence Prevention, Reproductive Rights

Report: General Assembly 2022

Important legislation supported by the League was passed by both Chambers during a spring session shortened by more than 1 ½ months because of the June 28 Primary Election.

Sophie MucciaccioApril 22, 2022Education, Voting Rights, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration

Issues Briefing Resources Available

Issues Briefing session recordings and materials are now available.

Action Alert: Funding for Education and Low-Income Families

Email or call your state legislators to tell them the budget for FY23 must include an increase of $350 million for education Evidence Based Funding & more.

Action AlertSophie MucciaccioMarch 31, 2022School Funding, Education