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Chicago’s Climate Action Plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday, April 22, announced the city’s plan to reduce carbon emissions by 62% by 2040.
Interview with Ald. Nicholas Sposato
Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward.
LWVUS Urges Action on Climate Change
The League of Women Voters of the United States recently wrote a letter to the US Senate urging Congress to address climate change in legislation before the end of this year.
Plastics and Forest Preserves
Experts joined us to discuss the upcoming referendum concerning the Cook County Forest Preserves as well as future plans for the statewide Coalition for Plastic Reduction.
Greetings Fellow Earthlings and Happy Earth Day
In honor of the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, we want to bestow upon you a few ‘gifts’ and also share some ideas on how to honor the Earth this week.
Chicago City Council—Who’s Minding the Store?
Staff at WBEZ Chicago Public Radio, The Daily Line, and Crain’s have taken a closer look at alderpersons’ attendance records and committees’ meeting frequencies.
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is Friday, April 22, but you can find celebrations near you all week long.
Sustainable Spring Cleaning
Is spring cleaning also on your mind? We have tips and tricks for making your home sparkle—while also pitching plastics from your world and controlling what ends up in the landfill.
Increased Police Oversight in Chicago
Chicago’s Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance creates a citywide civilian oversight commission with an elected district council from each of the city’s police districts.
Coming Up: Local School Council Elections
Everything you need to know about voting in LSC elections on April 20 and April 21.
Interview with Ald. Gilbert Villegas
Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Ald. Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward.
League Awards Ami Gandhi
Ami Gandhi, Senior Counsel of Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, received the 2022 Making Democracy Work Award at LWV Chicago’s State of the City fundraiser.
Chicago’s Elected School Board
We took a look at the move to create an elected school board, when it will happen, and how it may affect parents and communities.
Ward Redistricting on the Ballot?
Voters may be able to vote on the map that redraws boundaries for the city’s 50 wards—or not.
Offices on the Primary Election Ballot
The slate of candidates for the Primary Election on June 28 is shaping up. Check out which offices you’ll be voting for this year.
Interview with Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward.
Interview with Ald. Matthew Martin
Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Matthew Martin of the 47th Ward.
Interview with Ald. Felix Cardona, Jr.
Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Felix Cardona, Jr., of the 31st Ward.