This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.
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The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.
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League members traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.
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Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.
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Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.
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Last month, the League spoke out on immigration, fair housing, criminal justice, and more.
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Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.
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October was a strong reminder that work of the League is never done, as we advocated for the full implementation of previously-passed laws supporting education funding and fairness in our justice system.
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Last month, the League spoke out on education funding, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and more.
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Representing 3600 members across the state, the League teams up with other organizations so that all of our voices are amplified. Here’s what we signed onto last month.
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Pre-trial detention in Illinois will now be based on community safety, not on the financial fitness of a defendant.
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Effective September 18, 2023, Illinois will be the first state to fully abolish cash bail. Learn more about LWV of Illinois’ rationale for supporting this measure.
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Thank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.
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Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.
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Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!
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Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.
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The 103rd Illinois General Assembly’s first session is underway and thousands of bills have been put forth in both the House and Senate. Make sure your legislators know what you want!
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Despite the governor signing the Pretrial Fairness Act into law, the end of Illinois cash bail system did not go into effect on January 1, 2023 as planned. The constitutionality of the PFA was challenged by state’s attorney’s in 65 of Illinois’ 102 counties.
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While many eyes are on the crowded, 11-person race for Chicago mayor, Chicago communities are also paying attention to elections for the newly-established Police District Councils in each of the city's 22 police districts.
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The LWV of Illinois advocated for the passage of two bills in particular during Veto Session this fall—both passed!
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