League of Women Voters of Illinois

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

The Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is currently on display in Waukegan, IL! We're proud to partner with artist and advocate Niki Johnson to bring her epic mixed media portrait series of first-time women voters to sites across Illinois.

These incredible works are on view for the public until June 28 at the College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus Library (34 N Sheridan Rd).

And please join us for these upcoming events:
⭐️Wednesday, June 17 from 6-8pm
31-33 N. Genesee St., 1st Floor, Rm. S116:
Community Conversation & Artist Talk — Artist Niki Johnson and speakers from the League of Women Voters of Illinois and the local community will discuss the current state of voting rights, the imperative need for racial healing in the quest for American progress and the power of art as a leading agent in social change. A community activation exercise will follow the speeches🪄This event is free and open to the public.

⭐️Monday, June 22 from 6-8pm
34 N Sheridan Rd, 5th Floor:
Youth & Adult Art Workshop — This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art making and conversation. This event is also free and open to the public, so come, and bring friends!

Many thanks to Healing Illinois and Illinois Humanities for supporting this project.

06/16/2026

We had such an exciting morning gathering with League friends on June 12 in beautiful Cantigny Park, where we enjoyed a delicious brunch, toasted the League’s work to make Illinois’ democracy stronger every single day, and honored U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with the inaugural ‘Champion of Democracy’ award, recognizing a distinguished Illinoisan who has served our state by exemplifying democratic values.

Thank you so much to our wonderful speakers, Congressman Bill Foster, Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago Regimantas Jablonskas, and incoming LWVUS President Sania Irwin—and thank you to everyone else who came out to join us and support the League cause! 🇺🇸🥞☕️

06/10/2026

In March 2026, the Supreme Court determined that Colorado’s Conversion Therapy ban violated the First Amendment, in a major loss to LGBTQIA+ rights. Colorado moved quickly on two fronts: maintaining protections for youth in a way consistent with the First Amendment and strengthening accountability...

06/10/2026

Over the past few years, the League has tracked a surge in legislative and administrative attacks chipping away at the rights of LGBTQIA+ community members, particularly transgender individuals. This ...

05/28/2026

🚨Federal budget cuts to food programs, Medicaid, and education are already hitting many Illinois communities, but Illinois' proposed FY27 budget does not allow for the even bigger hits that are coming later this year. We need additional revenues for Illinois to cushion the blow for our most vulnerable Illinoisans.

Use our quick and easy form to contact your state lawmakers in support of four important budget bills: https://mstr.app/b822f93e-b217-49a0-b7e1-1908a177f4d2

05/28/2026

Key dates to know:
📬 Aug 5 – Vote by Mail applications open
📅 Sept 24 – Early Voting & mail ballots begin
⏳ Oct 6 – Voter registration deadline
🖥️ Oct 18 – Online registration closes
📮 Oct 29 – Last day to apply for Vote by Mail
✅ Nov 3 – Election Day
Make a plan. Be ready. Vote! 🇺🇸