Democracy in Action: From Information to Impact
Get briefed! The League of Women Voters of Illinois gathered for our annual look at current issues on April 11.
Learn from experts and be prepared to advocate for change in your community and state.
Keynote Speaker
Ed Yohnka: Election Integrity in Illinois
State Revenue and Progressive Tax
How could the cuts in the federal reconciliation bill, HR1, to SNAP and other programs, along with the tax cuts in that bill, impact Illinoisans? How might state policymakers best respond to keep Illinois a great place to live and raise a family? Our expert panelists explore the challenges ahead and possible solutions.
Immigration Enforcement and Other Threats to Democracy in Illinois
Hear a brief history of immigration in the United States, how we got where we are today, and the League's perspective. Then listen to what immigration organizations have been seeing on the ground, how they are responding in their communities, what's happening in Springfield, and what action we can take.
Data Centers: A 21st Century Opportunity for Modeling Sustainable Private/Public Partnerships
Data centers are popping up everywhere—but how do we build them sustainably for communities and the environment? Learn what data centers are and what they are used for, and what communities should be aware of as local and state officials balance the demand for growth with environmental and residential impacts.
LWVIL's Issues & Advocacy Committee
Who we are. What we do. How we do it. Why we do it.
Questions? Email us at issues@lwvil.org.