After almost 30 years of mayoral control, Chicago voters will begin electing members to the Chicago Board of Education during the General Election on November 5, 2024.

LWV Chicago is partnering with Election Protection, the coalition that ensures all voters have an equal opportunity to vote. Learn more about plans for the November election and how we can participate.

We joined Alder Matt Martin and other grassroots organizations for a Northside Town Hall discussing the Chicago Fair Elections Ordinance, a small dollar matching program that aims to increase participation in local elections.

We all have a lot going on at the moment. No need to list—you know it all by heart. So this is your sign to relax and enjoy summer! Research suggests that getting outside will help improve mental wellbeing, cognition and mood.

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.