The League will work with Alders Reilly and Waguespack to obtain approval of a proposal increasing transparency to the workings of the City Council.

Due in part to evidence-based school funding, CPS has moved from a 68% funding adequacy in 2018 to 75% in 2023. Learn more about EBF.

A League-supported legislative item failed to pass last week, but we expect to work with sponsor Ald. Reilly and the rest of the City Council so this step toward greater transparency can be taken in the future.

What if berries and eggs came exclusively in compostable containers? What if Amazon picked up its used packaging when delivering a new order? These are examples of possible EPR policy in action.

Alders are getting on board an effort to reinstate a city department that will focus on the environment. Recently, four alders wrote an op-ed for the Chicago Sun-Times in support.

Contact your alder by 2 pm on Tuesday, October 25, to let them know you support Item #R2022-687, which would ensure that legislative items be posted for the public at least 48 hours before a City Council Committee meets.

Though women comprise 50 percent of American journalists, many drop out or change course at the 10- to 15-year mark, and it’s not why you think.

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby has sent a letter to the City Council urging that they pass this good government measure.

One of the most widely-celebrated holidays is fast approaching, but let's make sure our celebration doesn’t haunt us as a curse on the environment!

Have questions about the election or what’s on the ballot? League members explain.

Learn what you can do to reduce your energy consumption while updating your home, investing in sustainable energy and saving money long term.

Leaguer Deborah Halpern joined Joan Esposito for her show on WCPT 820 radio to discuss the upcoming General Election referendum on Cook County Forest Preserve funding. Check it out!

Chicago in Focus is live and in person again. This month, we learned about the importance of the Cook County Forest Preserves. Watch the recording!

Voters should support the Forest Preserves referendum on the General Election ballot. Read our Chicago Tribune Letter to the Editor.

The start date of Early Voting in Chicago has been changed to October 7 (it had previously been set for September 29).

LWV Chicago is a proud supporter of the upcoming referendum found at the bottom of our November ballots to VOTE YES for funding the Cook County Forest Preserves. Here’s why.

We’re joined by the experts to discuss community policing efforts in Chicago. Watch the program.

In our League 101 Briefing, we give a breakdown of the League of Women Voters—what do we do and how can you be involved?

What IS greenwashing, and why is it important?

Leaguer Pris Mims joined Joan Esposito for her show on WCPT 820 radio to discuss LWV Chicago’s Zooming with the Alderman project. Check it out!