Ask your Illinois state senator to ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible students before they graduate.

The League of Women Voters of Chicago mourns the loss of Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazing public servant, a devoted Leaguer, and one of the finest models of democratic leadership Illinois has known.

The Chicago Tribune published a Letter to the Editor by LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby arguing in favor of the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.

We were honored to have former United States Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun and women’s historian Lorissa Rinehart join us for a timely discussion about the enduring power of women’s leadership in American democracy.

Deborah Witzburg, who has served as the Chicago Inspector General for the last four years, will be leaving her office upon the expiration of her term on April 26. What happens next?

On Election Day, March 17, 2026, LWV Chicago mobilized a citywide network of trained volunteers to protect voter access and strengthen confidence in the democratic process.

Submit a witness slip to ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible students before they graduate.

llinois’ food management system has been woefully antiquated and wasteful. Approximately one-third of our food is sent to landfills, where it rots and generates 58% of the methane emitted by landfills.

We mourn the profound loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a towering force in the struggle for justice, equality and democracy. Rev. Jackson devoted his life to lifting up the voices of the marginalized and protecting the sacred right to vote.

Clothing is expensive! Here are ideas for making solid purchase decisions and care tips for longevity. 

Who likes waste? Humanity has created innumerable systems and strategies to not waste time and energy. But physical waste? Here’s where we drop the ball.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our nonpartisan voter registration and education partnership with Greater Chicago Food Depository.

LWV Chicago’s new initiative expands nonpartisan Election Protection efforts with trained community PeaceKeepers to prevent conflict and support voters during 2026 election cycle.

The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law would ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible students before they graduate.

This year, make climate action achievable. We have ideas for you to try out, then adopt what works for you!

Benjamin Franklin wrote in a 1789 letter, "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Here is a list of Chicago consumer taxes you can skip altogether and help the planet at the same time!

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Seoyeon Sohn, M.A., M.P.P, who shared practical tools for talking with children about hard topics, answering tough questions honestly and helping them feel safe, heard and empowered.

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We have gift ideas for everyone on your list—and yourself.

This past Saturday, following the No Kings Day march, I drove over to Broadview Detention Center. There, I had the privilege of standing shoulder to shoulder with one of the most powerful assemblies of everyday Americans I have ever witnessed.

As communities prepare for the upcoming NO KINGS protests, watch our free webinar to learn how to protect your rights, stay safe while exercising free speech, and be prepared for peaceful civic action.