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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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Dec 2, 2010

Civil Unions Bill Passes Illinois House and Senate in Historic Moment for Fairness

Gay and lesbian couples won’t have to testify against each other in state courts. They will be able to file wrongful death suits on behalf of a deceased partner. They will have access to each other’s...

Gay and lesbian couples won’t have to testify against each other in state courts. They will be able to file wrongful death suits on behalf of a deceased partner. They will have access to each other’s...

Nov 30, 2010

Big Moves in Springfield

I came down to Springfield this morning with ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell and Board President Jill Metz to join the rest of the ACLU team as we fight for two of our major legislative...

I came down to Springfield this morning with ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell and Board President Jill Metz to join the rest of the ACLU team as we fight for two of our major legislative...

Oct 12, 2010

It Gets Better... and We're Here to Help

The wave of recent youth suicides due to anti-LGBT bullying has been a wakeup call to many. In September, writer Dan Savage started the It Gets Better Project...

The wave of recent youth suicides due to anti-LGBT bullying has been a wakeup call to many. In September, writer Dan Savage started the It Gets Better Project...

Sep 14, 2010

Living Out Loud in America

After 42+ years together and living in the deep south, my partner and I can finally say we are married.

We never thought we would live to see this day, but we are still here. Meeting at the...

After 42+ years together and living in the deep south, my partner and I can finally say we are married.

We never thought we would live to see this day, but we are still here. Meeting at the...

Elliot and Clark ACLU Clients
Elliot and Clark ACLU Clients
Aug 9, 2010

Veto Session

The legislature convenes for a veto session November 16th -18th and November 29th –Dec. 1st.  During the session we hope to advance current legislation regarding...

The legislature convenes for a veto session November 16th -18th and November 29th –Dec. 1st.  During the session we hope to advance current legislation regarding...