Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois to celebrate our suffragist past! Attend the Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS with 100 fellow League supporters on July 18 🤩 🎟️: lwvil.org/suffs

The League issued a statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

How can we keep Illinois' elections fair and secure? Let's talk about it. Ed Yohnka of ACLU of Illinois will give the keynote address at our annual Issues Briefing on April 11. lwvil.org/issues-briefing-2026

Data centers are popping up everywhere—but how do we build them sustainably for communities and the environment? Let's talk about it. Join our annual Issues Briefing on April 11 to hear from the experts. lwvil.org/issues-briefing-2026

When authoritarian efforts escalate, we must organize to stop them. Nationwide No Kings protests are returning THIS SATURDAY. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to stand up and speak out. Find a rally near you: www.nokings.org#map

Illinois' immigrant communities are at risk. Let's talk about what immigration organizations have been seeing on the ground, what's happening in Springfield, and what action we can take. Join our annual Issues Briefing on April 11 to hear from the experts. lwvil.org/issues-briefing-2026

They escalate. We organize.💪 They intimidate. We mobilize. 👊 They divide. We show up TOGETHER. 3,000+ events nationwide, March 28 — pick one, bring everyone you know, and let’s make history. #NoKings2026 www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=lwv

It's #ElectionDay in Illinois! The polls are open—make sure to vote before the day is out. If you're in line by 7 pm, you are entitled to vote. 🗳️Look up your polling place and learn about the candidates on your ballot at VOTE411.org.

Election Day is tomorrow! You can also vote early today. Learn about the candidates and get all the election info you need with VOTE411.org. #Election2026

Have questions about the voting process? Need to report problems at the polls?📱Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained, nonpartisan legal volunteer! The Election Protection Hotline is also available in Spanish, Arabic, and Asian languages: 866ourvote.org

Get out and vote early this weekend! Election Day is just a few days away, but you don't need to wait. Beat the crowds and vote whenever is most convenient for you. Find an early voting location and see who's on your ballot at VOTE411.org. #election2026

A complicated legal system, the fraught history of international adoption, and the current Administration’s rhetoric around citizenship and immigration have caused concern for many adoptees. Are they at risk of being deported or losing citizenship?

🚨If you haven't returned your Vote By Mail ballot yet, don’t risk a late postmark! Make sure your vote counts: 💌 Request a manual postmark at the post office 💌 Use a secure drop box 💌 Deliver directly to your election office

We're just one week away from the March 17 Primary Election! Get ready to vote with VOTE411.org. ☑️ Learn about the candidates ☑️ Check your voter registration status ☑️ Find your polling place

Have a record? You have the right to vote in Illinois! You can vote if you are in pre-trial detention or if you have a record. You may not vote if you are currently serving time. Learn more: bit.ly/ILKnowYourRights

Vote whenever is convenient for YOU! Early voting is open now for the March 17 Primary Election. Find an early voting location at VOTE411.org.

Kick back in your PJs and vote from home! Any Illinois voter is eligible to vote by mail in the March 17 Primary Election, no excuse needed—you can apply at VOTE411.org/illinois#vote-by-mail. (💌 P.S. Return your ballot ASAP to ensure it is postmarked by Election Day.)

You can still register to vote in person and vote the same day at your early voting site or Election Day polling place! Online voter registration is closed. In-person registration requires two forms of ID, one with a home address. Find a list of acceptable ID at lwvil.org/voting-basics.

Illinois’ Primary Election Day is March 17. It's time to hear from the candidates on your ballot! Tune in to these forums we presented in partnership with WTVP featuring both Democratic and Republican candidates in the race for Illinois’ seat in the US Senate. video.wtvp.org/show/2026-il...

The SAVE Act would potentially disenfranchise millions of Illinois voters. Watch LWVIL's Kathy Cortez speak about this dangerous legislation on ABC 7 Chicago! abc7chicago.com/post/preside...

This Sunday, March 1 is the last day to register to vote online—but don’t worry if you miss it! In-person voter registration remains open through Election Day in Illinois at early voting sites and your polling place. vote411.org/lwvil

For the last several months, online supporters of the SAVE Act have partnered with President Trump, multiple members of Congress, and even Elon Musk to promote the SAVE America Act and SAVE Act through social media platforms. 🫠 Learn more: www.lwv.org/blog/save-ac...

Voting is already open for the March 17 Primary Election in Illinois! Get ready for #election2026 with VOTE411.org: ☑️ Learn about the candidates ☑️ Check your voter registration status ☑️ Find your polling place

Urge your legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to co-sponsor and vote YES on the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) to promote transparency around data centers and their impact on Illinois communities! www.lwvil.org/news/action-...

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-...