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Take Action: State Child Tax Credit
ACTION REQUIRED. Ask your state representative and state senator to support a Child Tax Credit in Illinois. Find your legislators’ contact info. Creating a $300 per child Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an immediate, meaningful way to directly support half of Illinois’ kids.
Take Action: Ban Single-Use Plastic
ACTION REQUIRED. Ask your state representative and state senator to support bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware (HB2376) and single-use plastic bags (HB4448 / SB2211). Find your legislators’ contact info and view our sample script. Click on this news article for important info.
Early Voting Begins February 8, 2024
In-person Early Voting begins Thursday, February 8, 2024, Read for information on the early voting process, early voting locations and times, and vote-by-mail.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Deborah Ann Turner
WASHINGTON — It is with profound sadness that the League of Women Voters announces the passing of our esteemed president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, who passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from complications from a pulmonary embolism.
Crisis Demands Compassion
The Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor by LWVIL President Becky Simon on January 19, calling for a coordinated and compassionate response to the current immigration crisis. Read the letter here.
Register to Vote Online
Curious how you can register to vote online? Watch this informative video provided by LWV Wheaton that shows you how!
LWVGE Affordable Housing Public Comment
June 26, 2023 - Read LWVGE Co-President Barbara Kwiatkowsky’s Affordable Housing Public Comment to the Village of Glen Ellyn Trustees
LWVGE Members Elected To Leadership Positions
The LWVIL state convention was held June 10-11th and two LWVGE members were elected to leadership positions — Michelle Thorsell to the post of Board Secretary and Erica Nelson to the Nominating Committee. Congratulations to both of them and the new LWVIL Board! The convention was held virtually with delegates from DuPage County leagues coming together to make more personal connections (pictured).
Democracy Challenge Award Winners
2023 inaugural Charlotte Swett Walter Democracy Challenge Awards were given to Emily Puchalski, Glenbard South Junior for “ Democracy- Fragile Like Glass” and to Angie Abraham, Glenbard West sophomore for “ Every Voice Matters”. This Award is named after long time LWVGE member Charlotte Swett Walter.