LWV Chicago
@LWVChicago
League of Women Voters of Chicago. 105 years strong. We want you to vote (we don’t care who for). Democracy’s not a spectator sport—get your head in the game.
Congratulations to all the 2025 @CrainsChicago Notable Leaders in Philanthropy! We’re so proud to see our very own Jane Ruby among the list of incredible nonprofit leaders shaping the future of our great city. See the full list of honorees here: chicagobusiness.com/awards/notable…
Join us TOMORROW for the Chicago rally at Daley Plaza! 📢
On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis, not with ceremonies, but with action. Join us to rally at Daley Plaza in support of his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Get info ➡️ mobilize.us/mobilize/event…
"Central to Rome’s republican value system was the concept of libertas, the fundamental liberty of the citizen to not be subject to the whims of any monarch or tyrant. ... For the politicians of the Republic, aspiring to kingship was the one unforgivable ambition."
The First Republic: An Introduction to the Roman Res Publica | Democracy 101 | Issue #3 "In this article, we explore the early development of the Roman Republic: how it emerged from monarchy, the institutions it established, and the values it upheld." lwvchicago.org/news/democracy…
Tune in to our Supreme Court recap tomorrow! #SCOTUS
Don't miss LWVIL's Second Annual SCOTUS Recap! Steven Schwinn, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago, will join us on July 16 to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this session. Free and open to the public. Register now ➡️ lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwv…
The First Republic: An Introduction to the Roman Res Publica | Democracy 101 | Issue #3 "In this article, we explore the early development of the Roman Republic: how it emerged from monarchy, the institutions it established, and the values it upheld." lwvchicago.org/news/democracy…
We are proud to have the League of Women Voters of Chicago (@lwvchicago) as official endorsers of our #RCVforChicago campaign!
Mark your calendar and update your voter registration ahead of time! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/registe… 🗳️
The 2026 Chicago Election Calendar is now available! You can review upcoming petition deadlines, filing information for Chicago School Board candidates, election dates and more by clicking this link: cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2025-07/2…
On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis, not with ceremonies, but with action. Join us to rally at Daley Plaza in support of his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Get info ➡️ mobilize.us/mobilize/event…
Democracy 101 is back! This time we'll look at the first republic—the Roman Res Publica. "We now turn westward to the Italian peninsula and Rome, which in 509 BCE was embarking on a radical new experiment in self-rule." open.substack.com/pub/lwvchicago…
Introducing Democracy 101, our new series on the development and operation of democratic systems throughout history. In this first installment, LWV Chicago VP @JohnEngle explores the history of Athens, the world's first democracy. Check it out 👇 lwvchicago.org/news/democracy…
Democracy 101, #2: A Warrior Society Ruled By Women? An Introduction to the Politics of Ancient Sparta "Militarism was not the only peculiarity marking Sparta out from other ancient Greek states. It was also remarkable for its striking gender dynamics." lwvchicago.org/news/democracy…
Attend your legislators' town halls whenever possible—and invite your friends, family, and neighbors along! Our presence as informed, engaged citizens sends a message: we value participatory democracy, and we expect the same from our elected officials. lwvchicago.org/news/town-hall…
"Rome’s republic would last for five centuries only to succumb to a new tyranny under men we now call emperors," writes LWV Chicago VP @JohnEngle, "Less than a year from its semiquincentennial, the American republic stands at an eerily similar crossroads." chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the…
