Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

Protecting Democracy in the Age of Social Media and AI

We were recently joined by Diane Chang, former head of Election Integrity Product Strategy at Meta, to discuss the effect of social media and AI on elections. Watch the recording!

Guest UserApril 18, 2024Mis/Disinfo, Event Recording, MDTF Event

The Importance of Wetlands: Environment and Public Health

Wetlands are one of Illinois' greatest natural assets—we must take action to protect them! Watch this LWVIL webinar to learn more about how you can support the Wetlands Protection Act.

Guest UserApril 17, 2024Clean Water, Land Stewardship, Event Recording

Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention

Explore gun violence through the lens of domestic violence and the social and economic circumstances that often lead to it. Let’s discuss reducing gun violence by addressing known risks.

Guest UserApril 12, 2024Gun Violence Prevention

Misinformation, Disinformation, and Freedom of Speech

While the constitution guarantees a right to free speech as a core tenet of democracy, mis- and disinformation pose an increasing threat to it. Learn why navigating a balance between the two is critical to maintaining open elections and preserving democratic processes.

Guest UserApril 12, 2024Mis/Disinfo, Event Recording, MDTF Event

Meeting Basic Needs through Fiscal Policy

Learn how Illinois can rise to the challenge of meeting the basic needs of a growing low-income population while also ensuring the safety and well-being of new arrivals by leveraging fiscal policy.

Guest UserApril 12, 2024Fiscal Policy, Immigration, Housing

Government Transparency and Accountability

How do we prevent corruption in government? Featured speaker Dave McKinney explores why enshrining government transparency and accountability into law are solutions that matter.

Guest UserApril 12, 2024Money in Politics

How to Fill out a Witness Slip

Filling out a witness slip is a quick and easy way to let legislators know whether you support or oppose a bill. Here are some tips!

Guest UserApril 3, 2024

Celebrate Earth Month

This Earth Month, we encourage you to learn more about environmental threats facing our communities. Check out these four easy ways to engage with League resources and take action for the planet all month long.

Guest UserApril 3, 2024Clean Water, Waste, Clean Air, Clean Energy, Agriculture, Land Stewardship

It’s Time for Legislative Interviews!

It’s time to get to know the people we’ve elected! League members are encouraged to participate in our tradition of meeting up with legislators.

Guest UserMarch 20, 2024

Take Action: Increase Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment

Despite advancements in mental health and substance use parity, discriminatory private insurance practices continue—restricting access to treatment. HB4475 discourages discriminatory private insurance practices.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 19, 2024Mental Health

Take Action: Community Mental Health Services

Support community-based mental health services! HB4665 creates a fund to support community behavioral health providers to hire and retain professional staff.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 19, 2024Mental Health

Take Action: CO2 Pipeline Safety

CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 Illinois counties, and they pose a safety risk to residents. HB4835, the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act, temporarily stops CO2 pipelines and allows Illinois the time it needs to develop regulations that will protect its residents.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 19, 2024Clean Energy, Land Stewardship

Take Action: Gun Violence Prevention

Protect domestic violence survivors! Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 18, 2024Gun Violence Prevention

Take Action: Money in Politics

Help prevent corruption in Illinois government! HB4591 would require more transparency for the financial dealings of lobbyists and strengthen enforcement of ethical lobbying practices.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 18, 2024Money in Politics

Keeping Illinois Elections Secure

We were recently joined by Matt Dietrich, public information officer of the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE), to discuss how Illinois keeps its elections secure. Watch the recording!

Guest UserMarch 8, 2024Event Recording, MDTF Event

Healthy Democracy Requires Faith in Government

We strongly encourage Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature to come together on a bill that would strengthen the authority of an independent Legislative Inspector General.

Guest UserMarch 6, 2024Money in Politics

Take Action: Collect Candidate Email Addresses

Support candidate transparency and voter education! HB4153 amends the Election Code to require candidates seeking office to submit an email address—making it far easier to contact candidates and find out what they aim to do if elected.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 4, 2024Voting Rights

Take Action: Protect Illinois Wetlands

Wetlands keep our water clean and help fight climate change. Protect Illinois wetlands! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting SB3669.

Action AlertGuest UserMarch 4, 2024Clean Water, Land Stewardship

League Action in February

Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.