National LWVUS
The mission of The League of Women Voters
What is Defending Democracy and Empowering Voters?
This state-level committee and its Issues Specialists influence public policy through education and advocacy that includes Action Alerts.
What is the LWVIL Issues and Advocacy Committee?
A LWVRB core voter service volunteer opportunity: helping people eligible to vote enroll with the county.
What is Voter Registration?
A request from the LWVUS, the LWVIL or the LWVRB sent to members to take action in support of a League position.
What is an Action Alert?
The League’s online, one-stop-shop where you can find all the information you need to cast your ballot for elections.
What is VOTE 411?
The public policy positions of the League of Women Voters of Illinois that forms the basis for state action.
What is Where We Stand?
A core LWVRB voter service volunteer opportunity: organizing a public event where candidates may present their platforms and answer questions from the electorate.
What are Candidate Forums?
The collective opinion of League members after objective study of an issue , which becomes the basis for a stated position on that issue.
What is Consensus?
The League's national litigation team
What is the LWVUS Legal Center?
An annual series of informative briefings on current issues and legislation, with presentations given by legislators and nonpartisan experts.
What is Issues Briefing?
A LWVRB study and advocacy passed a referendum to support this comprehensive mental health service.
What is the Bloomingdale Township 708 Mental Health Board?
A biennial state or national League meeting where local League delegates vote on LWV business.
What is Convention?
A network of 700+ volunteer-led organizations under the umbrella of the LWVUS national organization.
What are state and local Leagues?
Relationship-building and fact-gathering meetings between local League volunteers and their elected state representatives.
What are Legislative Interviews?
The LWVRB and Green Roselle successfully advocated for the village of Roselle to join this regional sustainability collaborative for municipalities.
What is the Greenest Region Compact?
A group formed by local Leagues within a given area to act on common issues. The LWVRB belongs to one in the Lake Michigan Region that fights for the health of the Great Lakes.
What is an Inter-League Organization (ILO)?
The League is one of 260+ member organizations forming this national pro-democracy coalition
What is the Declaration for American Democracy?
A statewide day of action that provides an opportunity to meet with face-to-face with your legislators.
What is Lobby Day?
A LWVRB quarterly civic awareness publication to educate voters on topics of national, state and local importance.
What is the Quarterly Issue Focus?
Selected governmental issues that League members at the local, state, and national levels choose for study, positon and action.
what is Program or Program of Work?