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The Chicago Board of Education has the beginning of an elected school board. Ten members were elected on November 5 to the new hybrid board. These members will take office in January 2025.

Have questions about the November 5 Election? We explained voting processes and discussed what will be on Chicagoans’ ballots at our latest Briefing.

Early voting begins October 3, and sample ballots are available now. Check out the three statewide advisory questions you'll see on the ballot!

September 10 is the inaugural National Teens Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and empowering our youth to participate in the democratic process.

After almost 30 years of mayoral control, Chicago voters will begin electing members to the Chicago Board of Education during the General Election on November 5, 2024.

What’s new with the Chicago Board of Elections, vote by mail applications, and more.

Want to know your newly-drawn school board district for the upcoming Chicago school board elections on November 5, 2024? What about your early voting locations? Have you moved recently? Changed your name?

Chicagoans will elect ten members of the new Chicago Elected School Board at the November 5 election. Here’s what you need to know to run for the school board.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin the transition to an elected school board with the General Election on November 5, 2024, when half of the Board members will be elected. Here’s what you need to know.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! The results have been certified. Check out our analysis.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! Here’s a snapshot of the results so far.

We teamed up with ABC7 for a Cook County State's Attorney candidate debate! Watch the recording now.

Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.

LWV Chicago volunteers have registered over 550 new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies over the past few months.

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago on to discuss the upcoming election. Watch the interview!

The Illinois Primary Election is approaching on March 19, 2024! Here’s what’s happening.

Local School Council (LSC) elections will be held on April 10, 2024. Every Chicago Public school has its own LSC. Get involved!

Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 38.7%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.

Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 37.8%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.