LWV Chicago joins the nation in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, whose unwavering commitment to human rights, equality, and American democracy has left an indelible mark on our nation and the world.

We proudly stood alongside leaders from Vote Equality and Equal Means Equal in a protest at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. to call on President Biden to take decisive action to publish the ERA.

LWV Chicago is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2024 Making Democracy Work Award is Jill Wine-Banks, whose extraordinary career exemplifies the values of justice, truth, and democracy.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means one thing: chaos! As you’re scrambling to check off everything that needs to be done before the new year, here are some tips to celebrate in eco-friendly style.

We took a trip to Washington DC for the 101st anniversary of the ERA being introduced into Congress, rallying in support of adding the ERA to the US Constitution.

The holiday shopping deals are already here. Can we all think about gifting in a new way? Plan a pre-holiday donation drop off at your favorite thrift store.

We joined Alder Matt Martin and other grassroots organizations for a Southside Town Hall to discuss the Chicago Fair Elections Ordinance and how people can get involved.

The women of the United States have been waiting for more than a century to see the Equal Rights Amendment made part of the Constitution. They have waited long enough.

In the United States, women are still not guaranteed equal rights. With just months left in office, we are urging President Biden to act to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment is published. 

The Chicago Board of Education has the beginning of an elected school board. Ten members were elected on November 5 to the new hybrid board. These members will take office in January 2025.

As we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, let’s reflect on the ways we can show our gratitude to each other and to Mother Earth through our actions and intentionality.

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.