An effort to get Chicago aldermen to reject campaign cash from 12 companies allegedly tied to President Donald Trump’s federal immigration crackdowns has supporters calling it a show of solidarity and...

A dozen progressive aldermen have signed on to a demand for their colleagues to reject contributions from corporations tied to federal immigration enforcement.

According to a new survey, only a third of Americans feel that “the American Dream” still holds true today.

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump's removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Commiss...

Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that ref...

The global “anti-gender movement” is a well-funded, coordinated, decades-long movement against gender equality and democracy. We can learn how to resist it by studying the tactics it uses to strip peo...

Across the country, state lawmakers are introducing bills that would require documentary proof of citizenship, or DPOC, to register to vote or request a ballot. These proposals would force voters to p...

The League of Women Voters of Chicago mourns the loss of Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazing public servant, a devoted Leaguer, and one of the finest models of democratic leadership Illinois has know...

Women play a central role in that participation. As voters, organizers, community leaders, and advocates, women shape how democracy responds to the realities families and communities face every…

Emery Matthews straightened piles of ballots in the lobby of the Congregation Rodfei Zedek polling place Tuesday afternoon as she waited for another rush of voters.

The League of Women Voters of Chicago, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc - Chicago Alumnae Chapter, the National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore, Chicago Wom...

We mourn the profound loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a towering force in the struggle for justice, equality and democracy. Rev. Jackson devoted his life to lifting up the voices of the marginaliz...

We’re excited to announce the launch of our nonpartisan voter registration and education partnership with Greater Chicago Food Depository.

LWV Chicago’s new initiative expands nonpartisan Election Protection efforts with trained community PeaceKeepers to prevent conflict and support voters during 2026 election cycle.

ABC7 Chicago will present live and without commercials the 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

In 2021, the seeds of our current Constitutional Crisis were being sown.Reflecting on this tragic day in 2024, League President Dianna Wynn and I noted that January 6 was a reminder of “the sacredness...

Because who doesn't love a seasonal quiz?

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…

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed Seoyeon Sohn, M.A., M.P.P, who shared practical tools for talking with children about hard topics, answering tough questions honestly and helping them feel safe, ...

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