...they never, never vary. They have principles. They defend Nazis marching in Skokie. I admire you.
Equip for Equality: “A Place to Call Home”
Equip for Equality, a disability rights group based in Chicago, and partner in the case of Ligas v. Hamos, produced an inspiring and heartwarming short video about the named plaintiffs... Continue reading
Ben Wolf Named Public Citizen of the Year by NASW Illinois
Congratulations to Ben Wolf, the ACLU of Illinois’ Associate Legal Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Institutionalized Persons Project, who was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Illinois... Continue reading
ACLU’s Ben Wolf to be honored as “citizen of the year”
Ben Wolf, Associate Legal Director and Director of the Institutionalized Persons Project and Children’s Initiative will named “Public Citizen of the Year” by the National Association of Social Worker’s Chicago... Continue reading
A Step Forward for People with Mental Illness
Last week was a good week for people with mental illness in Illinois. On Thursday, a federal judge granted preliminary approval for an historic agreement between the State of Illinois... Continue reading
Historic agreement will bring change to Illinois nursing homes
A historic agreement brought about by the ACLU of Illinois will require state officials to offer residents in “institutions for mental diseases” or IMDs the opportunity to move into community-based... Continue reading
Ben Wolf speaks on WBEZ’s “848″ about IMD settlement
Ben Wolf, associate legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, spoke on WBEZ’s “848″ program Tuesday about the recent settlement brought about by the ACLU of Illinois.... Continue reading
Gov. Quinn’s task force proposes reform in Illinois nursing homes
Gov. Pat Quinn’s Nursing Home Safety Task Force proposed reforms Thursday to address problems in treatment at Illinois nursing homes. These reforms come after the Chicago Tribune’s series of reports... Continue reading
Federal investigation underway at Somerset Place
A federal investigation, prompted by reports from the Chicago Tribune and complaints from a Chicago alderman, is underway at the North Side nursing home, Somerset Place. Federal officials declined to... Continue reading
Human Rights Legislation to Protect Students
HB 2547 – Public Act 96-0814 Sponsored by Senator Steans and Representative Fritchey, House Bill 2547 provides an Illinois Human Rights Act remedy for victims of hostile or discriminatory classroom... Continue reading
There is no place like home
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend about how much we (independently) enjoy being at “home.” There is nothing unusual about our conversation. For most of us,... Continue reading
