www.lwvchicago.org/ Community Leaders Annie Logue, PresidentKaren Marie Sandrick, Vice PresidentPatricia Graunke, Membership Chair League ID IL105 Phone (312) 939-5949 Ask this Local League a Question Join this League: Go to www.lwvchicago.org/ Stories from Around the State BlogHelp Us Recognize a Local League that Effectively Engaged their CommunityThe Effective Community Engagement award will reward innovative democracy-building programs that prioritized successful recruitment and engagement of strategic partners and/or new volunteers, particularly those focused on better serving key underrepresented groups such as young voters and new citizens. Anyone can vote and the polls will close on May 31. BlogStopping Partisan Gerrymandering and Protecting Independent Redistricting CommissionsThe U.S. Supreme Court issued a big victory for citizen-led democracy. In a 5-4 decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the Court found that voters can set up independent redistricting commissions. News Clips#SheroesSeries: An Interview with Janet Kittlaus, League of Women Voters of IllinoisThis article originally appeared in 90 Million Strong. News ClipsLeague of Women Voters: Why Civics Education MattersUnder what kind of government does the United States operate and what does it value? Here is a hint: repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. Did you learn this in civics? Perhaps not. News ClipsMore Than 200 Voters Register at Lyons Township High SchoolThis article originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune. BlogLeagues and Redistricting Reform: Creating Representative DistrictsLike the Florida League, Leagues across the country are seeking solutions to the issue of redistricting and gerrymandered Congressional districts. Load More
