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League of Women Voters of Cook County


Making Democracy Work   
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Working together to learn about Cook County Government 

Encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens

Advocating for change to make government more efficient

Providing non-partisan voting information

Join Us

All members of the 12 Local Leagues in Cook County are members of the Cook County League.  You can join are efforts to make Cook County government more transparent and effective by joining a Local League (See our About Page for membership information.)
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BE INFORMED AND VOTE

Go to Vote411.org

VOTE411 has the information on how to register to vote, where to vote, the candidates, and the candidates' positions.

This is your source to learn about the stances of candidates for Cook County Governments Offices.  Read their responses to our question on the important issues.

Important Dates for the Primary March 17,2026

Suburban Cook County Residents

 Vote by Mail (and/or be on the Permanent Vote by Mail list) Apply by March 12.
See Suburban Cook Vote by Mail

Early Voting Feb. 18 - March 16 69 W. Washington pedway, Chicago, and some Suburban Courthouses, Melrose Park Village Hall
March 2 Expands to other locations
See Suburban Cook Early Voting  

Election Day Voting 6am-7 pm
At your home precinct, Suburban Court Houses, and 69 W. Washington.

Chicago Residents

 Vote by Mail (and/or be on the Permanent Vote by Mail list) Apply by March 12.
See Chicago Vote By Mail
 
Early Voting Feb 12 - March 16 Chicago Board of Elections offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th floor and new Supersite at 137. S State
March 2. Expands to all 50 wards
See  Chicago Early Voting.


Election Day Voting 6am-7 pm
At your home precinct, any early voting site, and 69 W. Washington.


   See the Voter Info page for more information
  

Mark Your Calendar             LWV Cook County Annual Meeting  May 5

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Tuesday May 5     9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Speaker: Cook County States Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke

Roosevelt University Ida B. Wells Room



Cook County Governments and You

The League of Women Voters of Cook County was formed in 1920 with the purpose of focusing on our government entities in Cook County which impact the daily lives of residents. 

Suburban Election Administration                                                                Birth and Marriage Records

Stroger and Provident Hospitals                                                                    Property Records

Local Health Centers                                                                                        Court System

Property Taxes                                                                                                   Cook County Jail                                                                                     
Forest Preserves                                                                                                Storm Water Management

Waste Water Treatment


See our Resources Page for contact information for Cook County officials.

Cook County League Newsletter

January 2026  Edition​

 
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  • Home
  • About
    • LWVCC Interest Groups >
      • Cook County Budget & Structure Group
      • Criminal Justice
      • Forest Preserve Interest Group
    • LWVCC Action and Testimony
    • LWVCC Activities
  • Observer Reports
    • Cook County Board Observer Reports
    • MWRD Board Observer Reports
    • Forest Preserve Board Observer Reports
    • CCH Board Observer Reports
  • Voter Info
  • Resources
    • Cook County Board
    • Forest Preserve Board
    • Cook County Elected Officials
    • MWRD Board
    • Cook County Health Board
    • Member Resources