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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreLWVIL 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!
Read MoreProfessor 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.
Read MoreOn July 17, we honored the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis with action. League members and supporters attended rallies across the state during a national mobilization recommitting to the fight for voting rights and democracy.
Read MoreLeague members from across Illinois came together in Naperville this weekend for LWVIL’s 62nd Biennium Convention! We celebrated all that we have accomplished over the past two years and planned for the future together.
Read MoreOn Saturday, June 14, peaceful No Kings protests were held across Illinois in support of our democracy. League of Women Voters members hit the streets to stand against actions being taken by the current administration that threaten democracy.
Read MoreThree bills that LWVIL lobbied for in 2025 passed the General Assembly and are now awaiting the governor’s signature.
Read MoreOver the last few months, the League spoke out against the SAVE Act and traveled to Springfield to advocate for bills in the state legislature.
Read MoreIt’s time for Illinois to fund public defenders across the state! Ask your state senator to support the FAIR Act.
Read MoreAsk your state senator to vote YES on SB2264, which bans deeply problematic local ordinances that can force tenants out of their homes because of 911 calls or other alleged “nuisance” activity, even without evidence, charges, arrests, or convictions.
Read MoreHow, when there is such close alignment in our beliefs and values about voting and elections—Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike—how could we end up with Congressional legislation as bad as the SAVE Act? And more importantly, how do we stop it?
Read MoreCongress is currently considering a budget package that would slash Medicaid funding, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing access to health care.
Read MoreWe had an amazing time gathering in Springfield for Lobby Day! Members from across the state joined us to meet with legislators and advocate for bills that protect our Constitutional rights and promote equity in education and housing.
Read MoreHow can we protect natural areas from chemical pesticides? This Earth Day, we sat down with Kim Erndt-Pitcher of Prairie Rivers Network.
Read MoreWe gave expert testimony at the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee’s hearing in Springfield to explain the potential implications that the federal SAVE Act could have on Illinois elections and ballot access.
Read MorePublic 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreAmericans 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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