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The League of Women Voters of Chicago is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. We influence public policy through education and advocacy.

Abolishing the Electoral College

Submitted by Chicago in November 2018.

Event Date:

Nov 26 2018 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Sulzer Regional Library

Fed up with the antiquated Electoral College? Learn more about the history and LWV's efforts to Abolish the Electoral College.

Submitted by Chicago in November 2018.

Action Alerts

Submit a public comment by December 10, 2018 to the US Department of Homeland Security opposing the changes to the Public Charge Rule, "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds."

Submitted by Chicago in November 2018.

News

League members and friends are invited to join a Chicago League-sponsored Great Decisions foreign policy discussion group.

Submitted by Chicago in October 2018.

News

Many Cook County Jail detainees have no idea they can vote, but a number of local organizations, including the League of Women Voters of Chicago, are working to change that. Julie Shelton coordinates the League’s participation in voter registration drives at the jail.

Submitted by Chicago in October 2018.

Event Date:

Dec 1 2018 - 9:00am

Event location:

LWV Chicago

LWV Chicago is offering its members a chance to expand their skills to include moderating candidate forums, debates and other events requiring independent non-biased direction.