Thank you to everyone who voted in the March 19 Primary Election! Here’s a snapshot of the results so far.

Witness slips help inform legislators as to where people stand. Submit these witness slips to support legislation addressing voting rights, gun control, climate change education, and civic engagement.

Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off Program is already making a difference for our environment. Launched last October, over 67 tons of food scraps have been composted instead of landfilled, equivalent to preventing the emissions from burning 4,928 gallons of gasoline.

The 2024 LWVUS Convention is coming up at the end of June, and LWV Chicago members have identified priority topics for further studies and research to recommend for the LWVUS agenda.

LWV Chicago joined fellow members of the Coalition for Police Accountability and Transparency (CPAT) in sending a letter encouraging the City to pursue litigation over the option of private arbitration in serious police misconduct cases.

The city does not offer recycling for the re-homing of those from the arachnid community. But for most anything else a human uses—we’ve got you covered! We’ve got a mega-guide to help you reduce, recycle or reuse in Chicago.

The League, working in coalition with other local civic groups, sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members urging that they deliver on their stated commitment to transparency.

Did you know February 18 was National Battery Day? We didn't either! As battery usage increases, we should think about their impact on the environment and what we can do to make them more sustainable.

Scores for Chicago Public School students are recovering faster since the pandemic than most school districts in the country. The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution requiring a new safety model that doesn’t include police inside schools.

22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year, and just over half of that ends up in Lake Michigan. We need a foam foodware and plastic bag ban in Illinois!

It’s that time of year—lobby season in Springfield! It’s a perfect chance to go to the state capitol and talk directly to legislators about why environmental issues matter. Join us March 6 for Lobby Day for Soil Health.

We teamed up with ABC7 for a Cook County State's Attorney candidate debate! Watch the recording now.

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

US subsidies to the fossil fuel industry are expanding, not shrinking. Let’s make a change and use that money more wisely.

Are you interested in composting? Or maybe you’re a diehard composting enthusiast? International Compost Awareness Week is May 5–11.

LWV Chicago volunteers have registered over 550 new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies over the past few months.

Despite growing evidence of potential health threats, plastic chemicals remain widespread in our food at concerningly high levels. Here’s what you can do to limit the plastic you eat.

Tell the Chicago City Council to pass the Clean & Affordable Buildings Ordinance, due to be introduced Wednesday, January 24. CABO will take the first step to remove methane gas from our buildings, making them healthier for us and the climate.

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago on to discuss the upcoming election. Watch the interview!

Chicagoans who want to play a significant role in what policing and public safety look like should consider applying for a position on the commission responsible for civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department.