How can we protect natural areas from chemical pesticides? This Earth Day, we sat down with Kim Erndt-Pitcher of Prairie Rivers Network.
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Public schools that serve all kids are under attack from all sides right now—including the looming threat of Congress creating a $100 billion taxpayer-funded private-school voucher program. Join us for a virtual phone bank!
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The Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from LWVIL President Becky Simon in response to a recent call for consolidation of Illinois local governments.
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Many voters travel for work, don’t drive, can’t drive or walk to polling places, live overseas or simply know who they want to vote for and want to “get voting out of the way.” These circumstances know no party.
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Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents. Tell your senators to oppose the SAVE Act.
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Local Leagues mobilized at ‘Hands Off!’ events across Illinois on April 5! Thank you to all the members and friends who joined us to stand up for voting rights.
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Ask your state House representative to vote YES on HB3247, which protects access to public education for all children in Illinois, regardless of immigration status.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act as well as many bills moving through the Illinois state legislature.
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We convened a panel of academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment.
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Check out our interview with ABC7 Chicago to learn more about the League’s response to the Trump administration’s new executive order on voting and elections.
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Let's talk about working women and the wage gap! In recognition of Women's Equal Pay Day, we sat down with Sharmili Majmudar of Women Employed.
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It’s time for Illinois to fund public defenders across the state! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting the FAIR Act.
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We hit the streets of Chicago to celebrate International Women’s Day and show our collective power. LWVIL VP Kathy Cortez spoke at the rally to warn against the SAVE Act, which would introduce significant barriers to registering to vote.
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Communities across Illinois will hold local elections on Tuesday, April 1, 2025! Spread the word and get out to vote—the results of local elections matter hugely in our day-to-day lives.
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Local Leagues across Illinois joined a nationwide movement to hold peaceful community gatherings, bringing people together in reflection, action, and solidarity during the president’s address to Congress.
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Join the League in peaceful protest on March 4 as communities across Illinois come together in reflection, action, and solidarity during the president’s address to Congress.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act, immigration policy, education funding, and more.
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Just over one month into the current Administration, the President has issued a series of executive orders and directed actions that violate the law and Congress’ power. Congress must act now to restore the stability of our nation before it’s too late.
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It is in unprecedented times like these that it is most important for the League of Women Voters to make sure voters are armed with facts, context, and actions. On February 8, we held our annual Issues Briefing to hear from experts and community leaders about important issues facing Illinois.
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Congress is about to vote on a bill that requires all eligible voters to provide citizenship documentation to register to vote—but we already have robust processes to ensure that only eligible voters are casting ballots.
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