What happens to those plastic bags you “recycle”—and what can you do about it?

Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, calls for conversations in the community as well as the police department about better ways to reduce city violence.

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

See the Bylaws Committee’s recommended changes to LWV Chicago’s Bylaws, to be voted on at our Annual Meeting on June 24.

The Chicago Board of Education is changing. By 2027, we’ll have a 21-member elected school board. Illinois state legislators have drawn a draft map consisting of 20 school districts with input from the public.

We did it! It passed! SB0058, which bans the purchasing and distribution of polystyrene foam foodware in all state facilities and agencies, passed in the Illinois House and Senate. After Governor Pritzker signs it, the new law will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

Lead pipes are the largest threat to drinking water in Chicago. Lead is a neurotoxin and is unsafe in any amount. Chicago has the most lead pipes of any U.S. city—approximately 400,000. What should you do about it?

What do YOU think about Chicago’s next police superintendent? Take this survey to tell the Community Commission what they should look for when they interview candidates.

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!