On Election Day, November 8, Cook County voters will have the opportunity to VOTE YES to protect clean water sources, air quality, and wildlife.

There are many benefits to planting your own garden, be it large or small. You can also support community gardens and farmer’s markets!

Early Voting in Chicago for the 2022 Primary Election begins on Tuesday, May 31 and continues through June 28, 2022 (Election Day) at the Chicago Board of Elections Supersite at 191 N. Clark.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. James Cappleman of the 46th Ward.

The Chicago City Council on May 16 approved a city ward map that sets new ward boundaries for the next ten years.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Thomas Tunney of the 44th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Ald. Andre Vasquez, Jr., of the 40th Ward.

The treasurer gives an overview of LWV Chicago’s financial activities in advance of our Annual Meeting.

The Board members serving new terms will be elected at the Annual Meeting. Learn about who is in the running!

Support the Cook County Forest Preserves! Join us for a a series of upcoming nature walks through Chicago-area Forest Preserves, guided by a Cook County Forest Preserve Naturalist.

Composting is one of THE easiest and highest-impact changes people and businesses can make to reduce greenhouse gasses—find out how you can do it.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Emma Mitts of the 37th Ward.

Earth Day doesn’t have to be a one-day-a-year call to action. We can all take action every day—here are some ways.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday, April 22, announced the city’s plan to reduce carbon emissions by 62% by 2040.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Nicholas Sposato of the 38th Ward.

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. 

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.

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.

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.