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.
The 40th Annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade takes place this Sunday, and the ACLU will be representing again this year. We're very excited to have a place in the...
By Eli Wade-Scott, 2009 ACLU Intern
The 40th Annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade takes place this Sunday, and the ACLU will be representing again this year. We're very excited to have a place in the...
Jun 1, 2009
Still Fighting for Fairness and Civil Unions
By Jill Metz, Board President
By now, you may know that the legislative session ended on Sunday evening without a final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on establishing fairness...
By Jill Metz, Board President
By now, you may know that the legislative session ended on Sunday evening without a final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on establishing fairness...
May 20, 2009
Take Action Today: Support Civil Unions in Illinois
Among the many issues we are working on this session in Springfield this year is a measure that helps create a safe environment for all students in our public schools....
Among the many issues we are working on this session in Springfield this year is a measure that helps create a safe environment for all students in our public schools....
Mar 5, 2009
Free Speech Doesn't Mean No One Will Disagree With You
This morning's edition of NPR's Morning Edition brought a story about the backlash against individuals and businesses that...
This morning's edition of NPR's Morning Edition brought a story about the backlash against individuals and businesses that...