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2025 Environmental Legislation Preview
Let’s discuss the state climate and environmental legislation that LWV Chicago will be advocating for in the 2025 legislative session.
2024 General Election
Have questions about the November 5 Election? We explained voting processes and discussed what will be on Chicagoans’ ballots at our latest Briefing.
Chicago’s Elected School Board
Becky Vevea, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago, joined us to break down Chicago's new elected school board ahead of the November 2024 Election.
Election Protection
LWV Chicago is partnering with Election Protection, the coalition that ensures all voters have an equal opportunity to vote. Learn more about plans for the November election and how we can participate.
Tools To Fight Election Mis- and Disinformation
It’s increasingly important that we learn how to identify and combat election misinformation and disinformation in our local communities. The League has tools and resources to help.
UN Commission on the Status of Women
After serving as a delegate at the annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby is back to share her experience and how it connects with our work!
2024 Primary Election
Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.
2023 Municipal Election
Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.
City Election Candidate Forums
The League has plans to hold 20+ candidate forums ahead of city elections this February, and you can help.
2022 General Election
Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.
Learn About the League
In our League 101 Briefing, we give a breakdown of the League of Women Voters—what do we do and how can you be involved?
Plastics and Forest Preserves
Experts joined us to discuss the upcoming referendum concerning the Cook County Forest Preserves as well as future plans for the statewide Coalition for Plastic Reduction.
Chicago’s Elected School Board
We took a look at the move to create an elected school board, when it will happen, and how it may affect parents and communities.
Zooming with the Aldermen Project Update
Thirty-one interviews have been completed or scheduled with city alderpersons, with more on the way. So what have we learned?
Crime in our Communities: We CAN Make a Difference
instead of wringing our hands and accepting that crime is a part of the human condition, we can find ways to do something about it in our own neighborhoods.