The League works to influence public policy on specific issues after member study and consensus. The following three program pillars serve as the focus for LWVIL advocacy. Our issue specialists actively monitor the listed issues for action opportunities.

Find a detailed outline of our stances on these issues in Where We Stand, the guide to LWVIL public policy positions, also available as a convenient abridged version. In concert with Impact on Issues, the guide to LWVUS public policy positions, it forms the basis for all action taken by Illinois Leagues on national and state issues. 

Defending Democracy

  • Voting rights

  • Constitutional rights

  • Eliminate undue influence of money in government and elections

  • Support laws that improve our elections and provide alternatives voting methods that better reflect voter choices including direct election of the president

  • Redistricting reform

Equity of Opportunity

  • Ensure families can meet basic human needs such as food, housing, and healthcare

  • Support equal rights for women

  • Ensure quality public education

  • Protect reproductive rights

  • Oppose hate and discrimination

Other Issues

We will engage in advocacy or litigation for other issues on which we have positions when our involvement can result in significant, meaningful change.

  • Climate and environmental protections

  • Government transparency

  • Gun violence prevention

  • Immigrant rights and protections through due process

LWVIL Issue Specialists keep track of news and legislation in their issue areas. We place emphasis on areas of the legislative agenda that align with the League’s identified priorities.

What’s Happening Right Now:
bills LWVIL is watching in the Illinois General Assembly

Scroll through the list of current legislation below. Click on any bill for details such as a summary, sponsors and latest action.

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The status of all bills, resolutions, and public acts can be found at www.ilga.gov. 

To be put on a mailing list for updates on any issue, or for speaker or meeting resources, contact issues@lwvil.org.