This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed June Park to discuss how youth voter registration drives and civic engagement programs are rocking the youth voter turnout!

Have you ever wondered how to talk politics amicably with that uncle, in-law or elected public official whose views are the polar opposite of yours? You’re not alone. We have tips!

We've had big success registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies this summer, registering over 300 new citizens to vote at Wintrust Arena in June and over 400 at Wrigley Field in August!

Where did the summer go? It’s time to get ‘geared’ up, and we’re here to help you combine school’s three R’s of reading, writing and ‘rithmetic with the planet’s three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle!

What’s new with the Chicago Board of Elections, vote by mail applications, and more.

Did you know that in 2023, the US sold more than 100 billion single-use plastic beverage containers? Making a change is easier when you can see your results, so check out this plastic calculator.

It’s increasingly important that we learn how to identify and combat election misinformation and disinformation in our local communities. The League has tools and resources to help.

League members attended a candlelight vigil in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17. LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby spoke about Congressman Lewis’ legacy and how we have to keep up the good fight for voting rights and democracy.

Yep, it’s true. Aluminum cans have a thin plastic liner that buffers the liquid from the metal. Brands aren’t required to be transparent about their packaging materials. So what’s a consumer to do?

Plastic-Free July is the perfect time to try a few new products around the house to help pitch plastics out of your everyday routine!

Complete these one-click action alerts and petitions to let your state legislators know loud and clear that we want the worst single-use plastics to be banned from the state of Illinois.

LWV Chicago members joined Leaguers from across the country at LWVUS' National Convention in Washington DC, participating in the business of the League and touring the Capitol to meet with Illinois legislators.

During LWVUS' 2024 National Convention, LWV Chicago sponsored a resolution in support of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), an international treaty concerning the rights of women and girls.

It’s time for ACTION! The only way to reduce single-use plastic waste is to recycle it or stop producing it altogether. Here’s what action you can take in Plastic Free July.

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby recently appeared on the season finale of the Unapologetically podcast. Listen to the inspiring conversation covering everything from navigating political fatigue and the power of local elections to how you can engage friends and family in the democratic process.

Want to know your newly-drawn school board district for the upcoming Chicago school board elections on November 5, 2024? What about your early voting locations? Have you moved recently? Changed your name?

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed experts from Legal Aid Chicago to discuss the unmet civil legal needs of low-income Cook County residents.

We can have a government that represents all of us and supports what our communities need, not what big-money donors and special interests want. LWV Chicago has endorsed Fair Elections Chicago’s campaign for public campaign financing.

One of the deadliest consequences of global warming is heat waves, the number one weather-related cause of death in the US. Learn more about how Chicago is combatting heat waves—and what you can do in your own home.

On June 4, we were joined by journalist and voting rights expert Ari Berman for a conversation on threats to democracy and how to combat them! Catch up now by listening to the talk.