Fifty-one years ago, the US Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. We’re still waiting. Here in Illinois, you can support HJR20, a resolution calling on Congress to affirm the ratification of the ERA.
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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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Mayoral runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas will face each other in the ABC 7 studios in front of a live audience on Thursday, March 16, in a debate using LWV of Illinois guidelines.
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Civic engagement is at the heart of local elections. Here is where those running for office are often, quite literally, the neighbors of those who will cast ballots for or against them, and voters will be similarly affected by the election outcome.
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Another successful mayoral debate for the books! LWVIL and LWV Chicago partnered with ABC7 and Univision to host all nine Chicago mayoral candidates on January 19.
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The bicameral resolution introduced this week would ensure the ERA’s place as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution, finally guaranteeing equal protections under the law regardless of gender or sex.
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Candidate and ballot information is now available for the February 28 Consolidated Elections/Primaries and will be available in early March for the April 4 Consolidated Elections.
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In the final days of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly, legislators passed and Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation to ban assault weapons and protect reproductive care in Illinois.
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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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The League is closely watching this crucial election-related case, which will determine whether state legislatures have the power and authority to set their own rules for federal elections without any checks and balances from their state Supreme Courts.
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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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Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.
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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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Illinois Consolidated election season has begun. Some Illinois communities will hold primaries or elections on February 28; for many others, Election Day is April 4.
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It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Tuesday, December 20.
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It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12.
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Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.
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In Illinois, laws are proposed and voted on in the Illinois General Assembly. The session during which a bill is introduced affects the number of votes it needs to pass, and the calendar date on which a bill passes can determine when a law takes effect.
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The Chicago Tribune recently published a Letter to the Editor by LWVIL President Allyson Haut.
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Amendment 1, sometimes referred to at the Worker’s Rights Amendment, is at the top of every Illinois ballot.
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