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As the leading civil rights and civil liberties organization in the Land of Lincoln, the ACLU of Illinois works constantly to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than an informed and engaged public citizenry. Knowledge is power. 

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Apr 21, 2011

Gettin' Things Done in Springfield

It's been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard - contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills - fighting back bad ideas, and pushing forward...

It's been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard - contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills - fighting back bad ideas, and pushing forward...

Apr 15, 2011

ACLU Attorney Calls for Federal Law Against Discrimination

In a story on the Today show this week, John Knight, Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & AIDS Project at the ACLU of Illinois, discussed the...

In a story on the Today show this week, John Knight, Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & AIDS Project at the ACLU of Illinois, discussed the...

Apr 14, 2011

Anti-gay Adoption Bill Defeated in Illinois Senate

Update as of April 18, 2011: Another web site, gaywrites.org, has covered the defeat of...

Update as of April 18, 2011: Another web site, gaywrites.org, has covered the defeat of...

Apr 13, 2011

Gay Adoption Restrictions Debated in State Legislature

Updated April 13, 2011, 3:44 p.m.: A measure to ensure faith-based groups could turn away committed same-sex couples who want to adopt children or provide foster homes failed in the Illinois Senate....

Updated April 13, 2011, 3:44 p.m.: A measure to ensure faith-based groups could turn away committed same-sex couples who want to adopt children or provide foster homes failed in the Illinois Senate....