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!

It’s that time of year—lobby season in Springfield! It’s a perfect chance to go to the state capitol and talk directly to legislators about why environmental issues matter. Join us March 6 for Lobby Day for Soil Health.

We teamed up with ABC7 for a Cook County State's Attorney candidate debate! Watch the recording now.

Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.

US subsidies to the fossil fuel industry are expanding, not shrinking. Let’s make a change and use that money more wisely.

Are you interested in composting? Or maybe you’re a diehard composting enthusiast? International Compost Awareness Week is May 5–11.

LWV Chicago volunteers have registered over 550 new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies over the past few months.

Despite growing evidence of potential health threats, plastic chemicals remain widespread in our food at concerningly high levels. Here’s what you can do to limit the plastic you eat.

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.

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago on to discuss the upcoming election. Watch the interview!

Chicagoans who want to play a significant role in what policing and public safety look like should consider applying for a position on the commission responsible for civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department.

LWV Chicago’s City Government Committee had a busy and productive 2023. Learn more about its work and how you can get involved!

Science is starting the year strong with a new finding: the prevalence of tiny bits of plastic floating in plastic water bottles is at least 10-100x higher than previously thought. Make 2024 the year you ditch the single-use plastic bottle!

The Illinois Primary Election is approaching on March 19, 2024! Here’s what’s happening.

Thanks to everyone who contacted their alders and urged them to vote against a troubling provision in the city’s proposed contract with the Chicago police union—the provision was defeated in a 33–17 vote!

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the City of Chicago has published two drafts of proposed audits and investigations for 2024. Submit your input by December 31!

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!

Food accounts for 10-30% of a household’s carbon emissions, and meats are estimated to generate 56% of them. Here’s our tips for getting a vegetarian meal onto the table.