Three bills that LWVIL lobbied for in 2025 passed the General Assembly and are now awaiting the governor’s signature.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out against the SAVE Act and traveled to Springfield to advocate for bills in the state legislature.
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It’s time for Illinois to fund public defenders across the state! Ask your state senator to support the FAIR Act.
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Ask 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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How, 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?
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Congress is currently considering a budget package that would slash Medicaid funding, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing access to health care.
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We 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.
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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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We 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.
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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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