LWV Chicago joined thousands of protesters in downtown Chicago to stand up for democracy and voting rights at the Hands Off! rally on April 5.

Last week, LWV Chicago joined two protests in downtown Chicago calling for justice, action, and solidarity.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Dr. Larry McClellan, historian and author, who discussed the history of freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois.

The Chicago Tribune recently published a letter to the editor from LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby promoting a Ranked Choice Voting system for Chicago elections.

The Chicago Tribune recently highlighted efforts to implement Ranked Choice Voting systems to Illinois—we’re working to bring RCV to Chicago!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Rebecca Williams of FairVote Illinois to discuss the fight to establish a Ranked Choice Voting system for municipal elections in Chicago.

The ERA is a moral imperative. By securing its place in the Constitution, we invest in a future where all children can grow up knowing their worth is determined, not by their gender, but by their character, talents and contributions to society

LWV Chicago is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2024 Making Democracy Work Award is Jill Wine-Banks, whose extraordinary career exemplifies the values of justice, truth, and democracy.

The women of the United States have been waiting for more than a century to see the Equal Rights Amendment made part of the Constitution. They have waited long enough.

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.

There are three important parts to being an informed citizen — paying attention and learning, exercising your right to vote, and holding your government accountable and making sure that democracy is working for all.

Check out some great information for young voters and ways that teens and students can get involved in this election!

We're so proud to have presented the DEMOCRACY AT RISK Film Festival in partnership with the Gene Siskel Film Center! Thank you to everyone who joined us to view films highlighting historical and relevant issues shaping politics.

Thank you to all the volunteers who celebrated National Voter Registration Day with us at voter registration drives around the city on September 17!

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago to speak about this week’s DEMOCRACY AT RISK film festival.

Check out what the Chicago Tribune has to say about our film festival in full page from Sunday, September 15.

LWV Chicago president Jane Ruby and distinguished attorney Jill Wine-Banks hopped on WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simmons on to discuss our DEMOCRACY AT RISK film festival.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed June Park to discuss how youth voter registration drives and civic engagement programs are rocking the youth voter turnout!

We've had big success registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies this summer, registering over 300 new citizens to vote at Wintrust Arena in June and over 400 at Wrigley Field in August!

League members attended a candlelight vigil in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17. LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby spoke about Congressman Lewis’ legacy and how we have to keep up the good fight for voting rights and democracy.