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 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 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 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 MoreFive 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTell 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe 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!
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 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.
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