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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

League Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary of Women's Voting Rights in Illinois!

The Cook County League of Women Voters joins all levels of League in Illinois in celebrating 100 years of women's voting rights in the state. The Women's Suffrage Act was passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June, 1913.

We are not the only ones to have noticed: on May 29, 2013, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution "Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage in Illinois."

Cook County Matters: Schedule a Presentation

We are pleased to make available our recently updated powerpoint presentation, Cook County Matters, available at no charge to businesses, nonprofits, community groups, and local Leagues within Cook County.

This 1 hour program provides an overview of Cook County government and the hot topics in the county. For more information, call us at 312-939-5935, x 27, or send us an email.

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