The Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from LWVIL President Becky Simon in response to a recent call for consolidation of Illinois local governments.

Many voters travel for work, don’t drive, can’t drive or walk to polling places, live overseas or simply know who they want to vote for and want to “get voting out of the way.” These circumstances know no party.

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act as well as many bills moving through the Illinois state legislature.

We convened a panel of academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment.

Check out our interview with ABC7 Chicago to learn more about the League’s response to the Trump administration’s new executive order on voting and elections.

Let's talk about working women and the wage gap! In recognition of Women's Equal Pay Day, we sat down with Sharmili Majmudar of Women Employed.

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the SAVE Act, immigration policy, education funding, and more.

Congress is about to vote on a bill that requires all eligible voters to provide citizenship documentation to register to vote—but we already have robust processes to ensure that only eligible voters are casting ballots.

We were joined by Audra Wilson to take a look at poverty through the lens of gender equity. Watch the recording now.

Administrations may come and go, but our national commitment to democracy endures. Read LWVIL President Becky Simon’s Letter to the Editor of the Daily Herald .

We were joined by Ralph Martire to discuss the state of higher education in Illinois, from funding to equal access. Watch the recording now.

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on the Equal Rights Amendment, clean water, criminal justice, and more.