League of Women Voters of Chicago

08/17/2026

We're on the front page of the Chicago Tribune! It's time to reject corporate influence and to get ICE out of Chicago elections. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/17/ice-out-chicago/

Check the list of alders who have committed to reject campaign donations from companies that profit from ICE and Border Patrol at iceoutchicago.org. If your alder isn't on it, ask them to sign the pledge!

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 detractors dismissing it as an…

08/12/2026

What are you voting for? LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby joined WBEZ's Say More to discuss the issues and anxieties that are driving voters to the polls. Listen now >

The stakes are high this midterm election season.

08/11/2026

It's National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Interested in becoming an Election Judge or bilingual Election Judge in Chicago? Apply today.
Link: https://chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers/election-day-judges

08/11/2026

Today is ! Serving as a poll worker is one of the most effective ways to support elections—you’ll hand out ballots, greet voters, and more. Sign up today and help your neighbors vote at powerthepolls.org/lwv.

08/11/2026

We want YOU to be an Election Hero — by signing up to become a poll worker this ! To learn more and see if you have what it takes to protect democracy, visit powerthepolls.org/lwv and sign up!

08/10/2026

As City Clerk, I understand that preserving public records is about more than protecting the past, it's about ensuring transparency, accountability and access for future generations. Preserving our history is an investment in our democracy because history belongs to the people.

08/07/2026

Unite & Rise for Voting Rights on the 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965!
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08/06/2026

Happening now! Tune in! 🚨⬇️

On August 8, 2026, the League will host civic engagement actions across the country in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

We registered 10,000 new voters at naturalization ceremonies here in Chicago in 2025! This is a big deal—nonpartisan civic groups across the country should not be prevented from doing the same.

VICTORY! LWV announces a federal court victory that allows the League to resume registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies while the case proceeds. Read full statement: https://bit.ly/4pShsHr