Lobbying is a fundamental freedom enshrined in the Bill of Rights, but Illinois has very weak lobbying regulations compared to other states, and bribery by lobbyists is a significant issue in Illinois. SB0053 aims to reduce undue influence in state government decision-making.
Read MoreIn a time when more than 470,000 Illinoisans are predicted to lose health insurance coverage as a result of HR1, SB3976/HB5390 seeks to protect the most vulnerable of our community by strengthening existing hospital financial laws to reflect today’s economic realities and close gaps that allow unfair billing practices.
Read MoreWe can improve the supply of affordable housing in all communities in Illinois. Some 30% of Illinois residents are housing cost-burdened, a burden that forces them to make decisions between having decent shelter and being able to purchase health insurance, pay off student debt, or start a family.
Read MoreThe Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law (HB4339/SB1786) would ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible seniors before they graduate.
Read MoreA new bill in the Illinois General Assembly could help solve our state's funding troubles! HJRCA21 adds 3% to the individual income tax rate for incomes over $1 million—and requires the resulting funds to be distributed 50/50 between property tax relief and education.
Read MoreWe spoke out on mail-in voting, the SAVE Act, data centers, and more.
Read MoreCommunities across Illinois turned out in huge numbers for peaceful No Kings protests on Saturday, March 28. We’re so proud of all the League members and friends who joined to speak out against federal overreach and cuts to essential services.
Read MoreThe SAVE Act would potentially disenfranchise millions of Illinois voters. Watch LWVIL's Kathy Cortez speak out about this dangerous legislation on ABC 7 Chicago.
Read MoreThe Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from LWVIL President Becky Simon on what voters should do to ensure their vote-by-mail ballots are counted.
Read MoreUrge your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote YES on the POWER Act to promote transparency around data centers and their impact on Illinois communities.
Read MoreThe US House passage of the SAVE America Act is a direct attack on the freedom to vote. This bill is not about election security. It is about restricting access to the ballot and deciding who gets to participate in our democracy. Here’s what you can do.
Read MoreA stealth referendum question about school vouchers may be on your ballot on March 17! Here's what to know.
Read MoreIn our continued efforts to seek new ways to empower voters and address stubbornly low voter turnout rates, the League of Women Voters is launching a voter education and registration initiative with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Read MoreWe spoke out on youth voter registration, private school vouchers, federal immigration enforcement, and more.
Read MoreThe Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law (HB4339/SB1786) would ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible seniors before they graduate.
Read MoreFor months, communities across the country have lived in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents have patrolled, surveilled, detained, disappeared, injured, and killed civilians, as well as denied people’s constitutional rights by attacking and arresting peaceful protestors. Congress must act to stop these attacks.
Read MoreLWVIL joined a coalition of organizations on January 27 in delivering a letter to Governor Pritzker calling on him to act on his values and commit to opting Illinois out of a new federal school voucher program.
Read More"We are seeing the public engaged in politics like never before, at least in my lifetime." LWVIL President Becky Simon joined ABC 7 Chicago to discuss voter turnout.
Read MoreYou can help! Take a couple minutes and tell the EPA why wetland protection is important to you and the water bodies near you. Comments are due to the EPA on January 5. The online submittal process is very quick and simple.
Read MoreWhat do current efforts to re-draw legislative districts mean for our democracy? LWV of Illinois Vice President Kathy Cortez was on WTTW's Chicago Tonight on December 10 to speak about mid-cycle redistricting.
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