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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.

Presidential Election: November 3, 2020

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The Presidential Election will be held on November 3, 2020. Learn what's on your ballot and how you can vote in Chicago.

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Vote Yes for Fair Tax

Fair Tax Now

Hey Chicagoans—when you cast your vote in the November 3 Election, vote yes for a Fair Tax!

In Illinois, we currently pay a Flat Tax—everyone is taxed at the same rate regardless of their income. A vote for the Fair Tax ensures that the wealthiest among us must pay their fair share.

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Cyber Security and the November Election

Chicago in Focus

Submitted by Chicago in October 2020.

Event Date: 
Oct 28 2020 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Join us to hear from featured speaker Jake Braun on cyber security as it pertains to the November election.

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LWV Chicago and other community groups call out the city on General Iron permit

My Kind of Town

Submitted by Chicago in October 2020.

News

More than 40 local labor, community, faith, youth and environmental organizations called on the City of Chicago to deny recycling and air operations approvals for General Iron’s proposed Southeast Side facility.

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Briefing: State of Civic Life at CPS

Briefing

Submitted by Chicago in October 2020.

Event Date: 
Nov 7 2020 - 10:00am

How is civics education changing in a time of COVID-19, systemic racism, and challenges to our democratic institutions? Plan to hear from Heather Cerny Benthuyen at our November Briefing.

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Voting by Mail: A Step by Step Guide

Mail

Submitted by Chicago in September 2020.

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All your Vote by Mail questions, answered.

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League 101 Podcast

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We're bringing our annual League 101 briefing to everyone, this time in podcast form! Learn why the League was founded 100 years ago and how you can get involved in our important work of voter education and engagement today.

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