Watch Ann Courter, our Education Issue Specialist, debate the impact of a new federal school voucher program on Chicago Tonight! news.wttw.com/2026/02/03/i...

Let's empower young voters in Illinois! The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law (HB4339/SB1786) would ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible seniors before they graduate. www.lwvil.org/news/action-...

We call on all public school supporters to join our efforts and call Governor Pritzker today to ask him to make a public commitment that Illinois will NOT participate in the federal voucher program because of the grave harm the program would bring to Illinois’ public schools!

"We are seeing the public engaged in politics like never before, at least in my lifetime. For better or worse, politics has become our national entertainment." Watch LWVIL President Becky Simon discuss voter turnout with ABC 7 Chicago! abc7chicago.com/post/5-open-...

We are outraged by the killing of Renee Nichole Good by ICE agents in our community yesterday. Our hearts are with her loved ones. We demand accountability, transparency, and justice. We will continue to stand with our local leaders and our neighbors to demand safety and dignity for all.

It's #PhoneCallFriday! Time to call your elected officials and let them know what you want. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day! We've compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays

In this quiz, Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026: www.lwv.org/blog/pick-yo...

As 2025 ends, your support can do double duty—protect democracy and offer tax benefits. Gifts to our Education Fund are tax-deductible and can be made through Donor-Advised Funds or IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions. Help us sustain the League’s impact! www.lwvil.org/donate-campa... #GiveSmart

2025 was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. Here are our top 5 defining moments this year: www.lwv.org/blog/5-major...

What do current efforts to re-draw legislative districts mean for our democracy? LWVIL VP Kathy Cortez was on WTTW's Chicago Tonight last night to speak about mid-cycle redistricting. WATCH NOW ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/rarEcO6...

This #GivingTuesday, your gift goes beyond one day—it strengthens the League for years to come. Our volunteers are giving their all, but they need your support. Join our $100,000 campaign to make our democracy work for everyone ➡️ www.lwvil.org/donate-campa... #DefendDemocracy #VolunteerStrong

Partisan gerrymandering serves to predetermine the outcome of our elections, robbing voters of a truly representative government. It’s time to put voters—not politicians—in charge of drawing the maps. Join our campaign to bring #FairMaps to Illinois. www.lwvil.org/fair-maps

The League of Women Voters issued a statement condemning President Trump's claims that lawmakers' dissent equals 'seditious behavior'. This is an authoritarian threat that shatters every democratic norm! Read the statement on our website. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

The League is suing USCIS, DHS and other federal officials for violating the First Amendment rights of the national League of Women Voters and state and local Leagues to engage in political speech and activities. Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Illinois democracy depends on all of us. The League of Women Voters of Illinois is leading the fight for voting rights and truth — but our small staff and volunteers are stretched thin. Help us raise $100,000 so we can keep empowering voters statewide. www.lwvil.org/donate-campa...

While Congress continues to get paid, the American people, including some of our most vulnerable community members, don’t have their most basic needs met. Tell Congress to set aside partisan politics and end the shutdown now. 📧Email: www.lwv.org/take-action/... ☎️Call: www.lwvil.org/phone-call-f...

Grab a friend and SHOW UP at a protest near you this Saturday!

There's a new attempt to require burdensome documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This is an all hands on deck moment—we need your help to stop it! Take a minute to submit a comment telling the EAC that this is voter suppression ➡️ www.lwvil.org/news/action-...

Partisan gerrymandering reduces political debate and competition in our elections. It also serves to predetermine the outcome of our elections, robbing voters of a truly representative government. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/05/f...

We’re calling on our friends and neighbors to unite and rise for democracy on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Find a protest near you at nokings.org and SHOW UP. #UniteAndRise

The League stands with our members, residents of Illinois, and the elected government of our sovereign state in renewing our condemnation of troop deployment in Illinois because there is no justification for such action. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

We're thrilled to partner with LUSH Cosmetics this #NationalVoterEducationWeek to help customers prepare for upcoming local elections in their area! 💄 🗳️ Have a Lush store near you? Come say hi to our local League volunteers next week, Oct 4-12th!

Young people hold the key to our democracy's future. In this latest Forbes article, LWV CEO Celina Stewart breaks down how nonpartisan civic engagement organizations empower the future generation: www.forbes.com/sites/civicn...

It’s #PhoneCallFriday! Time to call your elected officials and let them know what you want. Together, we’ll make sure their phones are ringing all day! We’ve compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ get them at LWVIL.org/phone-call-fridays.

The League of Women Voters is a sponsor of the upcoming #NoKings protests on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Join us! lwvil.org/news/action-alert-no-kings-2

Student voters, an increasingly critical demographic, face hidden threats to their right to vote in "use it or lose it" laws. www.lwv.org/blog/use-it-...

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! If you have recently moved, changed your name, become a citizen, or haven’t already registered to vote, today is a GREAT day to get #voteready. Head to VOTE411.org to register to vote.

It’s #PhoneCallFriday! Time to call your elected officials and let them know what you want. Together, we’ll make sure their phones are ringing all day! We’ve compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ get them at LWVIL.org/phone-call-fridays

It's Teens Voter Registration Day!! Encourage the teens in your life to register to vote and get engaged in the democratic process—16 & and 17-year-olds are eligible to pre-register to vote in Illinois ➡️ ova.elections.il.gov

The President has once again threatened to deploy the National Guard with a rationale of lies—this time to Chicago—against the wishes of local and state officials and the general public. www.lwvchicago.org/news/stateme...

"Low voter turnout is proof the U.S. needs to expand, not reduce, voting options." Read LWVIL VP Kathy Cortez's comments on threats to mail-in voting in the Daily Herald ➡️ www.dailyherald.com/20250820/us-...

It’s #PhoneCallFriday! Time to call your elected officials and let them know what you want. Together, we’ll make sure their phones are ringing all day! We’ve compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ get them at LWVIL.org/phone-call-fridays.

Yesterday, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed the FAIR Act into law! This historic legislation creates a Statewide Public Defender Office, marking the first major overhaul of the state’s trial-level public defense system since 1949. endmoneybond.org/2025/08/16/g...

Democracy is not a spectator sport—make a difference by signing up to work the polls in your community! Illinois' next election is the Primary on March 17, 2026. ➡️ powerthepolls.org/LWV #HelpAmericaVote

The League of Women Voters and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

We oppose any effort to usurp the voice of the voter by attempting to use redistricting to predetermine the outcome of an election! Read LWVIL VP Kathy Cortez's comments on redistricting in Illinois in the Daily Herald's recent article ➡️ www.dailyherald.com/20250809/ill...

Voting rights are the foundation because they secure all other rights. Federal lawmakers must act now to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would protect the freedom to vote. Take action: www.lwv.org/take-action/... Equality — and our democracy — cannot wait. #RestoreTheVRA

As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct of 1965, legal intern Jayla Smith interviewed Chief of Activation and Justice Marcia Johnson about the impact of the law and how we can ensure that its legacy continues. www.lwv.org/blog/voting-...

Our CEO @thecelinafactor.bsky.social speaks to the importance of fair, transparent voter roll maintenance -- that DOESN'T disenfranchise voters. stateline.org/2025/08/04/j...

Congress works for the American people. So let’s make sure they know you’re watching as they do their job! Call your elected officials up on #PhoneCallFriday and tell them what’s important to you. We’ve got their phone numbers ready at lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays.

Did you know the House is in recess for the month of August? In this blog, we break down the different ways you can reach out to your representative:

Today, the US Senate introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA) to protect and strengthen our democracy. The League of Women Voters proudly supports this critical legislation. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

We are having a blast being on tour with Cyndi Lauper and registering voters!🎸

Professor Steven Schwinn joined us to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this year—and the impact those decisions are likely to have on the future of democracy in the United States. Watch now! www.lwvil.org/news/scotus-...

TONIGHT! Join an in-person rally or tune in to the livestream to make some good trouble! The Transformative Justice Coalition will broadcast live on YouTube at 7:00pm: www.youtube.com/live/Wl5E_Ua...

Tune in to our Supreme Court recap tomorrow! #SCOTUS

On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis, not with ceremonies, but with action. Join us to rally at Chicago’s Daley Plaza in support of his fight for justice and voting rights. We’ll gather at 5pm at 69 W Washington—and we’ll have League swag to hand out!

Don't miss LWVIL's Second Annual SCOTUS Recap! Steven Schwinn, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago, will join us on July 16 to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this session. Free and open to the public. Register now ➡️ lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/l...

The Senate bill is a direct attack on millions who rely on Medicaid. It would rip health care away from children, families, and seniors, and people with disabilities. This isn’t just bad policy – it’s cruelty. The American people deserve better.

It's #PhoneCallFriday! Time to call your elected officials and let them know what you want. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day! We've compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays