Chicago’s lofty environmental goals will not be accomplished without massive coordination efforts. So where is Chicago’s Department of Environment?

Election precincts have been reduced from 2,069 to 1,290, reducing the total number of election judges needed. Vote by mail applications are now open.

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a change to Title IX to protect the rights of trans children in schools, and the proposal is open for public comment. The comments are currently being flooded by anti-trans misinformation and bigotry. Stand up for trans rights!

Back to school? Already? Where did the summer go?? It’s time to get ‘geared’ up, and the The Waste Not Want Not team is here to help.

Chicago deserves a Department of Environment. Read the op-ed by LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby.

While turnout for the Primary Election was low, voters did not neglect judicial races, and voters primarily based their decisions on bar association ratings.

As the world gets hotter, water conservation is going to be increasingly important, including the fact we have to keep the water we do have clean.

How many have you watched? Get to know Chicago’s wards and the aldermen who represent them.

Learn about the Primary results, current redistricting activity, and future election deadlines.

It’s long past time to reestablish Chicago’s Department of Environment. Join the campaign to #BringDOEBack.

Microplastics in our bodies—what’s in our water and why does it matter? LWV Chicago co-sponsored Chicago Coalition for Plastic Reduction’s inaugural event.

League President Jane Ruby sent a letter to the City Council’s Ethics Committee urging greater transparency.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Anthony Napolitano of the 41st Ward.

News Flash! Plastics Recycling is a BIG FAT LIE! The ONLY way to reduce plastic waste is to stop producing it. Here’s how reduce your plastic use.

Crediting the League, Ald. Reilly (42nd) has recently filed a proposal that would enable the public to see “direct introduction” items proposed by the mayor and city departments.

[The College Edition, Part 2] More ways for college students to save both the planet and cold hard cash!

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Anthony Beale of the 9th Ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Harry Osterman of the 48th Ward.

[The College Edition, Part 1] You (or your child) are going to college! Moments of big change are opportunities for big impact. Take this opportunity to start familiarizing yourself with new ideas to shop smart and be enviro-friendly.

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