It’s budget time for the City of Chicago! The City Council’s Budget Committee is in the midst of meeting with all the departments to go over the proposed budget for 2025 presented by Mayor Johnson.  

The Mahomet Aquifer is the sole source aquifer for nearly one million people in Central Illinois — and it is currently at risk. Tell your state senator and state representative to protect Illinoisans’ drinking water by passing SB3968/HB5874.

There are three important parts to being an informed citizen — paying attention and learning, exercising your right to vote, and holding your government accountable and making sure that democracy is working for all.

Wetlands play a vital role in a healthy environment, but less than 10% of Illinois’ historic wetlands remain. We’re supporting a state wetland protection program to safeguard what we have left. Take action!

We hosted a meaningful discussion about election oversight with representatives from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).

We hosted an exciting workshop with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, introducing Scouts from 1st through 8th grade to key concepts of democracy, voting, and elections.

If you were asked, “What is the biggest change you have made toward living more sustainably?” what would you answer?

Have questions about the November 5 Election? We explained voting processes and discussed what will be on Chicagoans’ ballots at our latest Briefing.

One of the most widely-celebrated holidays is fast approaching, and while it’s a terrifyingamount of fun, take a minute to think about what ends up lurking in the trash to make sure your celebrations don’t haunt you as a curse on the environment.

Check out some great information for young voters and ways that teens and students can get involved in this election!

With fall’s cooler weather comes the urge for a wardrobe refresh. Here's how to avoid overconsumption and stay stylish sustainably.

Becky Vevea, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago, joined us to break down Chicago's new elected school board ahead of the November 2024 Election.

We're so proud to have presented the DEMOCRACY AT RISK Film Festival in partnership with the Gene Siskel Film Center! Thank you to everyone who joined us to view films highlighting historical and relevant issues shaping politics.

Thank you to all the volunteers who celebrated National Voter Registration Day with us at voter registration drives around the city on September 17!

Early voting begins October 3, and sample ballots are available now. Check out the three statewide advisory questions you'll see on the ballot!

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby appeared on ABC 7 Chicago to speak about this week’s DEMOCRACY AT RISK film festival.

Check out what the Chicago Tribune has to say about our film festival in full page from Sunday, September 15.

LWV Chicago president Jane Ruby and distinguished attorney Jill Wine-Banks hopped on WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simmons on to discuss our DEMOCRACY AT RISK film festival.

September 10 is the inaugural National Teens Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to encouraging and empowering our youth to participate in the democratic process.