A variety of resources are available to help you get involved in and learn more about the legislative process and your community. 

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
(312) 494-6700
www.chicagolandchamber.org
The Chicagoland Chamber serves as the “unified business voice of greater Chicago,” aggressively representing business interests at the city, county, regional and state levels.

City Club of Chicago
(312) 565-6500
www.cityclub-chicago.com
Since 1903, the City Club of Chicago has been the stage for momentous announcements, historic debates and enlightened analysis as Illinois' premier public affairs forum.

Civic Federation
(312) 201-9066
www.civicfed.org
Provides objective, non-partisan information and advocates for improvements in government efficiency and tax policy through research, information and action.  The federation continually monitors the finances of local governments and communicates important information and viewpoints to the community through publications, media statements and its website.

Civic Footprint
(773) 269-4056
www.civicfootprint.org
Type in your address and find the names of your representatives, including your alderman, state representatives and congressmen, and information on your political geography, including your ward, police district and congressional district.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce
(312) 983-7100
www.ilchamber.org
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is a pro-business advocacy membership organization representing the state’s employers on issues of economic development and jobs; employment law topics, such as workers’ compensation and healthcare; business taxes and infrastructure investment.

Illinois General Assembly
(217) 782-3944  
www.ilga.gov
Find information on the Illinois constitution, recent and past bills, legislation, public acts, and information on the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate.

Illinois League of Women Voters
(312) 939-5935
www.lwvil.org
A nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Illinois State Board of Elections
(312) 814-6440
www.elections.state.il.us
Provides information on campaign finance disclosure, voter registration, local election authorities and the state Board of Elections functions.

Metro Chicago Information Center
(312)580-2878  
info.mcfol.org/web/index.aspx
The Metro Chicago Information Center is an independent, not-for-profit research and consulting resource. They provide information and insight to enhance program and planning decisions made by civic, social service, and philanthropic organizations and individuals working to improve social condition and quality of life.

Metropolitan Planning Council
(312) 922-5616
www.metroplanning.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan group of business and civic leaders committed to serving the public interest through development, promotion and implementation of sound planning and policies.

MuniNet Guide
(847) 337-3106
www.muninetguide.com
MuniNet Guide is a premier online guide and directory to municipal-related content on the internet. It emphasizes municipal bonds, state and local government, and public finance and offers websites of interest to professionals with an interest in government administration, municipal investment, research, and urban affairs.

University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs
(217) 244-4237
www.igpa.uillinois.edu
An academic and service unit of the Urbana-Champaign, Springfield and Chicago campuses of the University of Illinois serves society by helping to improve public policies and the performance of government. It does this by disseminating research on public policy issues and the public decision-making process, and facilitating the application of such research to the issues and problems confronting decision makers and others who address public issues.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
(202) 659-6000
www.uschamber.com
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions. It includes hundreds of associations, thousands of local chambers and 106 American Chambers of Commerce in 94 countries. Its core mission is to fight for business and free enterprise before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, the courts, the court of public opinion and governments around the world.