Want to see effective plastic reduction policy in Chicago? Voice your support for legislation currently being considered in Springfield that would ban foam foodware and plastic bags.

Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.

It’s time to champion voting rights in Illinois—the RACE Act (SB3482) will restore voting rights to individuals in prison and expand civics education within our correctional system.

In the United States, women are still not guaranteed equal rights. With just months left in office, we are urging President Biden to act to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment is published. 

The Mahomet Aquifer is the sole source aquifer for nearly one million people in Central Illinois — and it is currently at risk. Tell your state senator and state representative to protect Illinoisans’ drinking water by passing SB3968/HB5874.

Wetlands play a vital role in a healthy environment, but less than 10% of Illinois’ historic wetlands remain. We’re supporting a state wetland protection program to safeguard what we have left. Take action!

Complete these one-click action alerts and petitions to let your state legislators know loud and clear that we want the worst single-use plastics to be banned from the state of Illinois.

It’s time for ACTION! The only way to reduce single-use plastic waste is to recycle it or stop producing it altogether. Here’s what action you can take in Plastic Free July.

Some crucial environmental legislation is up in the Illinois General Assembly this session! Take a minute and click to tell your state legislators that you support these bills.

Let’s recognize the invaluable contributions of election judges and poll workers across the state. House Resolution 660 would designate the week of August 1 through August 7, 2024, as Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week.

CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. This bill temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.

Witness slips help inform legislators as to where people stand. Submit these witness slips to support legislation addressing voting rights, gun control, climate change education, and civic engagement.

22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year, and just over half of that ends up in Lake Michigan. We need a foam foodware and plastic bag ban in Illinois!

Tell the Chicago City Council to pass the Clean & Affordable Buildings Ordinance, due to be introduced Wednesday, January 24. CABO will take the first step to remove methane gas from our buildings, making them healthier for us and the climate.

The new Chicago police contract includes a provision that would make it more difficult to hold police officers accountable for their actions. LWV Chicago opposes this provision—ask your alders to vote against it!

The new Chicago police contract includes a provision that would make it more difficult to hold police officers accountable for their actions. LWV Chicago opposes this provision—ask your alders to vote against it!

The new Chicago Elected School Board, whose first members will be elected in 2024, has a new proposed district map. Give your feedback before the map is voted on this week.

Tired of Styrofoam® on the takeout menu? Submit a witness slip to support Illinois legislation that would ban single-use polystyrene foam foodware in Illinois. 

Contact your alder by Tuesday, January 17, to let them know you support Item #R2022-1116, which would ensure that legislative items be posted for the public at least 48 hours before a City Council Committee meets.

Submit a witness slip to support Illinois legislation that would impose a ban on assault weapons and raise the age for anyone applying for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to 21.