It’s not just climate change. Other factors affect the status and health of Lake Michigan, speakers told League delegates and members at LWV Lake Michigan Region's 2021 Annual Meeting and Conference on October 16.

The National Votes for Women Trail Marker honoring the Alpha Suffrage Club was dedicated on October 1. Founded in 1913 by Ida B. Wells-Barnett and several other suffragists in Chicago, the Club played a significant role in motivating Black women to support women’s suffrage.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Howard Brookins, Jr., of the 21st Ward.

Get a first look at the People’s City Ward Map, as well as an update on the ward mapping process and Illinois US Congressional Redistricting.

Those of us old enough to remember the classic film The Graduate have seen a phenomenal change in attitude. While plastics were considered a business opportunity in 1967, they are now a grave environmental challenge.

The Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission has released its second ward map draft. Community members will have until October 1 to provide feedback on the draft map for commissioners to review and consider changes. 

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of the 25th Ward.

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.