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We’re the League of Women Voters of Illinois, a nonpartisan political org dedicated to educating voters and promoting citizen advocacy.
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...
As Illinois Weighs Joining Federal School Voucher Program, Education Policy Experts Debate the Impact
Supporters argue that not opting in would leave money on the table that could otherwise go to support students in the state. Those opposed argue the program diverts public dollars to private schools w...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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-...
Take Action: Empower Young Voters in Illinois — League of Women Voters of 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 gradua...
www.lwvil.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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!
Illinois could soon opt into the first federal school voucher program — an initiative long-championed by private school advocates and religious conservatives — but Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to weigh in.
Public school advocacy groups urge Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of federal voucher program
Activists called for Gov. JB Pritzker to reject the first federal school voucher program under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
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January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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!
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5 open congressional seats could help drive higher voter turnout for March primary in Illinois
Five open congressional seats could be a driving force for higher than usual voter turnout for the March primary this year.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"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-...
abc7chicago.com/post/5-open-...
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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.
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.
January 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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.
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
We've compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays
Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois
Every Friday, take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
lwvil.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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
We've compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays
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In this quiz, Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026:
www.lwv.org/blog/pick-yo...
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Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026 | League of Women Voters
Because who doesn't love a seasonal quiz?
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December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In this quiz, Pick Your Winter Faves & We'll Tell You How to Empower Voters in 2026:
www.lwv.org/blog/pick-yo...
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
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
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2025 was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. Here are our top 5 defining moments this year:
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5 Major Moments Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in 2025 | League of Women Voters
There are some years we’re certain will go down in the history books — 2025 was one of them. It was a year of challenges to both our democracy and our spirit. It was also a year when everyday voters…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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...
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...
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
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
Fair Maps — League of Women Voters of Illinois
Every Friday, take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
www.lwvil.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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
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
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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.
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League of Women Voters Statement on President Trump’s Claims that Lawmakers' Dissent Equals 'Seditious Behavior' | League of Women Voters
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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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...
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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...
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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/...
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📧Email: www.lwv.org/take-action/...
☎️Call: www.lwvil.org/phone-call-f...
Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois
Every Friday, take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
www.lwvil.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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...
📧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!
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
October 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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-...
Take a minute to submit a comment telling the EAC that this is voter suppression ➡️ www.lwvil.org/news/action-...
Take Action: Protect Your Right to Vote — League of Women Voters of Illinois
There is 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.
www.lwvil.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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-...
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...
Editorial: We strongly support this bipartisan plan to fix Illinois’ broken state elections
If it works, the General Assembly will better represent the people of Illinois.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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
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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...
October 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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...
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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!
Have a Lush store near you? Come say hi to our local League volunteers next week, Oct 4-12th!
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
Have a Lush store near you? Come say hi to our local League volunteers next week, Oct 4-12th!
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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...
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...
Today’s College Students Hold The Key To Our Democracy’s Future
College students who learn how to mobilize their peers today will be the organizers, poll workers, and community leaders of tomorrow.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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...
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.
We’ve compiled the right phone numbers and drafted sample statements to get you started ➡️ get them at LWVIL.org/phone-call-fridays.
Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois
Every Friday, take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
LWVIL.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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.
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
Unite and Rise for Democracy on October 18 — League of Women Voters of Illinois
The League of Women Voters is a sponsor of the upcoming NO KINGS 2 protests on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services...
lwvil.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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