During her remarkable career, Ida B. Wells was an educator, journalist, anti-lynching crusader, civil rights activist and suffragist. On January 30, 1913, she founded the Alpha Suffrage Club, the first organization to promote suffrage for Black women in Illinois.

The General Assembly passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, putting Illinois on a path to a 100% clean energy future by 2050 and provide 100% carbon-free power by 2045.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Michael D. Rodriguez of the 22nd Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Derrick G. Curtis of the 18th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Raymond A. Lopez of the 15th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Michelle A. Harris of the 8th Ward.

Demographic data would lead to major shifts in city maps based on recent population increases and declines—but the City Council aren't likely to base new maps on them. What about the push for an independent map?

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Stephanie D. Coleman of the 16th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. David H. Moore of the 17th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Jeanette B. Taylor of the 20th Ward.

On June 17, Governor Pritzker signed the elections omnibus bill (SB825) passed by the General Assembly in May. Learn about what will change for the 2022 elections!

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza of the 10th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Alderman Patrick D. Thompson of the 11th Ward.

LWV Chicago has signed a letter thanking the Administrator of EPA for urging Mayor Lightfoot's administration to conduct an environmental justice analysis prior to making a final permit decision on the proposed relocation of the General Iron metal shredding operation from Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood to the Southeast Side.

In April, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB2908, a bill to create a 21-member elected school board for the City of Chicago. Led by Rep. Delia Ramirez, this legislation is the product of years of collaboration between legislators, local officials, advocates, parents, teachers, and students.

The Board members serving new terms will be elected at the Annual Meeting. Elected Board members will serve two-year terms (2021-2023). Each director will be responsible for the portfolio identified herein.

At the Annual Meeting, the Budget Committee will present an overview of LWV Chicago’s financial activities and answer questions regarding the budget, the methodology for developing it, and recommendations with respect to future financial actions.

A change in our bylaws was approved by the LWV Chicago Board. This amendment specifies an annual review of the financial records of the organization at the end of each fiscal year by a committee including a board member, director, and a non-board member, rather than an audit.

Every biennium, local Leagues engage in program planning to assess their positions and recommend alterations. Local Leagues also identify focus areas or other actions that will guide their work.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Alderman Sophia King of the 4th Ward.