Let’s recognize the invaluable contributions of election judges and poll workers across the state. House Resolution 660 would designate the week of August 1 through August 7, 2024, as Illinois Election Judge and Poll Worker Appreciation Week.

CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. This bill temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.

Witness slips help inform legislators as to where people stand. Submit these witness slips to support legislation addressing voting rights, gun control, climate change education, and civic engagement.

22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year, and just over half of that ends up in Lake Michigan. We need a foam foodware and plastic bag ban in Illinois!

Tell the Chicago City Council to pass the Clean & Affordable Buildings Ordinance, due to be introduced Wednesday, January 24. CABO will take the first step to remove methane gas from our buildings, making them healthier for us and the climate.

The new Chicago police contract includes a provision that would make it more difficult to hold police officers accountable for their actions. LWV Chicago opposes this provision—ask your alders to vote against it!

The new Chicago police contract includes a provision that would make it more difficult to hold police officers accountable for their actions. LWV Chicago opposes this provision—ask your alders to vote against it!

The new Chicago Elected School Board, whose first members will be elected in 2024, has a new proposed district map. Give your feedback before the map is voted on this week.

Tired of Styrofoam® on the takeout menu? Submit a witness slip to support Illinois legislation that would ban single-use polystyrene foam foodware in Illinois. 

Contact your alder by Tuesday, January 17, to let them know you support Item #R2022-1116, which would ensure that legislative items be posted for the public at least 48 hours before a City Council Committee meets.

Submit a witness slip to support Illinois legislation that would impose a ban on assault weapons and raise the age for anyone applying for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to 21.

Contact your alder by 2 pm on Tuesday, October 25, to let them know you support Item #R2022-687, which would ensure that legislative items be posted for the public at least 48 hours before a City Council Committee meets.

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a change to Title IX to protect the rights of trans children in schools, and the proposal is open for public comment. The comments are currently being flooded by anti-trans misinformation and bigotry. Stand up for trans rights!

It’s long past time to reestablish Chicago’s Department of Environment. Join the campaign to #BringDOEBack.

Proposed legislation to ban Styrofoam will be heard in a meeting of the Illinois House and Energy Committee THIS TUESDAY, February 15, at 4 pm. Submit a witness slip!

Proposed legislation to ban Styrofoam will be heard in a meeting of the Illinois House and Energy Committee THIS THURSDAY, February 10, at 11 am. Submit a witness slip!

Tired of Styrofoam on the takeout menu? Then help put pressure on the Illinois Legislature to ban this ubiquitous pollution.

With the goal of protecting at least 30% of U.S. lands, waters and ocean by 2030, the “America the Beautiful” initiative would protect entire ecosystems and all the wildlife that depend on them.