Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Dr. Larry McClellan, historian and author, who discussed the history of freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois.

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so this is the perfect time to start planning your expression of appreciation for your loved ones while also being kind to planet Earth.

The Chicago Tribune recently published a letter to the editor from LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby promoting a Ranked Choice Voting system for Chicago elections.

The Chicago Tribune recently highlighted efforts to implement Ranked Choice Voting systems to Illinois—we’re working to bring RCV to Chicago!

Each of us has the ability to make change and encourage others to join us in that change. Here are some of our favorites ideas to get you started in 2025!

For the first time in American history, the promise of true equality under the law is here. This decision carries the potential to shape a future where no one is denied their full rights or dignity based on their gender.

We stand in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and pledge to do anything we can to stop the global warming that so obviously is contributing to these disasters.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Rebecca Williams of FairVote Illinois to discuss the fight to establish a Ranked Choice Voting system for municipal elections in Chicago.

It’s time to champion voting rights in Illinois—the RACE Act (SB3482) will restore voting rights to individuals in prison and expand civics education within our correctional system.

The ERA is a moral imperative. By securing its place in the Constitution, we invest in a future where all children can grow up knowing their worth is determined, not by their gender, but by their character, talents and contributions to society

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.