It’s International Compost Awareness Week! Composting is way easier than you think, and it’s one of the highest-impact changes you can make.

We have urge members of the incoming City Council to make changes to the Council Rules in order to increase transparency and allow the public opportunity to give input.

What happens once an election is over? It becomes time to hold the winner accountable and make sure he walks the walk when it comes to campaign promises.

Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 38.7%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.

Does climate angst keep you up at night? Do you feel pangs of guilt as you go through your day? You are not alone. Taking action may help you feel in control.

We’ve gathered together a list of ways you can celebrate, have some fun and make a difference this Earth Month.

Turnout for the April 4 Municipal Runoff Election was 37.8%. Brandon Johnson was elected mayor. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and alderpersons will begin their terms May 15. The new City Council will have thirteen new alderpersons.

On March 30, the City Council took the unprecedented step of approving the Council Rules of Order and Committee Chairs for the next Council, which takes office in May. Let’s talk about why the League opposed this vote.

We support a more independent Chicago City Council. Read our recommendations for changes to the City Council Rules, beginning a conversation with the new Council, which will take office in May..

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, let's make history ourselves and take advantage of exciting opportunities to lobby for impactful environmental legislation.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed League expert Joyce Williams to discuss abolishing the Electoral College in favor of a national, direct vote for president. Watch the recording!

Victory! We’re calling on the Illinois legislature to reduce single-use plastic waste. With a 67-43 vote, HB2376-Polystyrene Reduction PASSED in the Illinois House!

The Better Government Association and the League of Women Voters of Chicago support a more independent Chicago City Council, but caution against letting the current body set the rules for the incoming membership.

Here are a few of our favorite ways we can all help our environment by saving water.

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners has certified the results of the February 28 Municipal Election. Here are the totals and voter turnout stats.

Run, don’t walk, to sign up for a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) slot. CSA’s list of nearby farmers deliver locally grown, farm-fresh produce straight to your doorstep.

The Chicago Board of Elections is scheduled to meet on March 15 to certify the Feb. 28 election results. Learn what you need to know about the runoff on April 4.

March is Women’s History Month! While women are fourteen times more likely to die in climate-related catastrophes, their participation and leadership is essential to driving climate policy solutions. 

LWV Chicago was front and center during the Municipal Election doing what we do best: facilitating discourse and making sure every voter gets a chance to learn what their candidates stand for.

Mail-in and provisional ballots are still being counted a week after the Municipal Election on February 28. Read our overview of the election results.