League of Women Voters of Cook County

09/04/2026

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08/05/2026

Diane Edmundson, President of the League of Women Voters of Cook County introduced Cook County Commissioner Degnen as the speaker for the annual Food for Thought Luncheon on August 4th. Pris Mims was the moderator for the program. Ms. Degnen was a very interesting speaker, explaining the role of a Commissioner and the challenges the Cook County Board faces. Among other accomplishments, she initiated the expansion of maternity/paternity leave to 12 weeks for County employees, and worked to limit the agency staffing usage at Cook County Health facilities, saving the County money.

07/19/2026

07/12/2026

Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois to celebrate our suffragist past! Attend the Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS with 100 fellow League members and supporters.

07/12/2026

You can make a difference. Learn about running for public office.

Learn the basics of running for local office! Join the League, local leaders, and election experts to hear about the nuts and bolts of running for local office! August 6 at 7:00 pm at the La Grange Library. Learn more on our page or our website—links in bio.

05/13/2026

SNAP and Medicaid Eligibility Rules are Changing

Help spread the word about the changes, effective dates, and resources for recipients.

GetMedicaidFacts.com
saveoursnap.org
dhs.state.il.us

The changes were mandated by the Federal Government in the H.R.1 bill that was passed and signed into law by the President last summer. While some people will no longer be eligible for SNAP and Medicaid under the new requirements, others may lose coverage for failure to understand and complete the new required paperwork.

Cook County Health has created a new website and toolkit to help people navigate the changes. You’ll find lots of information about Medicaid eligibility and how to satisfy the requirements for doing 80 hours a month of work, study, or volunteering if you are between 19 and 64 and don’t qualify for an exemption. There are also links to information about SNAP requirements.

The Illinios Department of Human Services helps Illinoisans and their families become healthy and self-sufficient.

05/10/2026

The Cook County League held its Annual Meeting on May 5th. Members of all 12 Local Leagues gathered at Roosevelt University to conduct League business, share lunch, and hear State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke discuss her first 18 months in office.

04/04/2026

Earth Day April 22, 2026

In honor of Earth Day, join us to hear what Forest Preserve Restoration is all about.
In partnership with:
* Forest Preserves of Cook County Ecologists
* Friends of the Forest Preserves
* Friends of Somme Nature Preserves

We’ll discuss the benefits of being in nature. Whether you are a worker, or a walker, or a neighbor, we all benefit from interacting with nature. Come join in person at the Northbrook library or via zoom.
Northbrook Public Library
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 7 - 8pm
Register here:
https://visit.northbrook.info/event/15636134

03/11/2026

Have you mailed your Vote-By-Mail ballot yet? If not, it would be best to take it to an early voting site drop box. Mailed ballots can take several days to get through Post Office processing.

03/07/2026