CHICAGO, Ill. – On Wednesday, May 1, dozens of members of the League of Women Voters of Illinois traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.
Instituting a state Child Tax Credit, ensuring the state meets its commitment to fully fund Evidence Based Funding for K-12 schools, and securing protections for our state’s wetlands were among the League’s 2024 legislative objectives.
“Having regular in-person meetings with our legislators is an important part of our legislative advocacy work. Our state senators and state representatives need to hear from us, and we need to share information about the bills and issues that are important to us,” said Becky Simon, president of the League of Women Voters of Illinois.
The League of Women Voters of Illinois works to influence public policy on specific issues after member study and consensus. To learn more about the League’s advocacy work, visit lwvil.org/positions.
Founded in 1919, the League of Women Voters of Illinois is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over. For further information, visit lwvil.org.