What 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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LWVIL condemned the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois, launched a campaign for Fair Maps in 2030, supported new Illinois legislation to protect immigrant communities, and more.
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Five important bills that will increase protections for immigrants in Illinois are being considered by the Illinois General Assembly during Veto Session. Call your state senator and representative TODAY and ask them to pass this legislation!
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The federal government has been partially shut down since October 1st as Congress has failed to agree on an annual budget. The shutdown has imminent consequences for the health and well-being of millions of Americans whose paychecks are being withheld, and food access is being threatened.
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Tell your state senator to pass SB2418, which will raise the age for juvenile detention from 10 to 13 and establish a task force to address the systemic issues in juvenile detention.
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Communities across Illinois turned out in huge numbers for peaceful NO KINGS protests on October 18. We’re proud of all the League members and friends who joined to speak out against federal overreach and cuts to essential services.
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We stand strong in support our communities and condemnation of the presence of troops in our state, and we’ve partnered with Common Cause Illinois to place billboards on major roadways around Chicagoland.
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There is a new attempt to require burdensome documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This is an all hands on deck moment—we need your help to stop it.
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This year, due to the federal government’s passage of HR1 (aka: The One Big Beautiful Bill), the state will experience unprecedented shortfalls in funding for essential services that residents depend on.
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Are you passionate about civic engagement and making sure every eligible voice is heard at the ballot box? One of the most impactful ways you can contribute to democracy is by becoming a Deputy Registrar in Illinois.
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We spoke out on Illinois redistricting efforts, the threat of National Guard deployment to Chicago, proposed election reforms, and more.
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The League of Women Voters is a sponsor of the upcoming NO KINGS 2 protests on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Join us!
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Learn more about candidate petitions and Primary ballots!
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We recently condemned the threat of National Guard deployment to Chicago and joined community organizations in staging peaceful protests in Chicago and Rockford.
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The President has once again threatened to deploy the National Guard with a rationale of lies—this time to Chicago—against the wishes of local and state officials and the general public.
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Low voter turnout is proof the U.S. needs to expand, not reduce, voting options. Read LWVIL Vice President Kathy Cortez's comments in the Daily Herald's recent article on threats to mail-in voting.
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We oppose any effort to usurp the voice of the voter by attempting to use redistricting to predetermine the outcome of an election. Read LWVIL Vice President Kathy Cortez's comments in the Daily Herald's recent article on redistricting in Illinois.
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Every day, the freedom to vote is under attack. Since the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder gutted the Voting Rights Act (VRA), at least 31 states have enacted 114 voting laws that make it harder to vote.
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LWVIL joined LWVUS to file an amicus brief supporting access to justice for voting rights organizations in the Supreme Court case Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, and more!
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Professor Steven Schwinn joined us to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this year—and the impact those decisions are likely to have on the future of democracy in the United States.
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