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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.)

Save the Date  August 4    Food for Thought

Date:   Tuesday, August 4, 11:30 to 1 pm
Speakers:   Cook County Commissioners  Bridget Degnen, 12th District and  Sean Morrison, 17th District
Place:  DePaul Club Room   1 E. Jackson, downtown Chicago

Registration will start July 1 on this page.

LWVCC Annual Meeting May 5, 2026

League Members from across Cook County gathered to conduct League business, share lunch, and hear State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke discuss her work during the first 16 months of her tenure.    We welcomed LWVIL President Becky Simon and the new LWVIL Executive Director, Naomi Sheridan. 

President Diane Edmundson chaired the business meeting with the following actions:

New Board Members were elected for the 2026-2027 year.
Vice President:  Victoria Cerinich   Palos-Orland Area
Secretary :           Hollis Burgess     Chicago
Directors:             Pris Mims              Chicago
                               Betty Hayford       Evanston
                               Kathi Graffam       LaGrange Area


The Program was approved. 

Approved Program

The Budget was approved.

Approved Budget

Changes to the By-Laws were approved.

Approved By-Laws

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Board Members reported on the activities of the League over the last year.

Advocacy

Forest Preserve

Budget & Structure

MWRD

Criminal Justice

Voter Service

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

April 2026  Edition​
 
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