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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Jun 17, 2014
Jun 10, 2014
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: 42 Wisconsin counties issue gay marriage licenses
On the heels of a decision by a U.S. District Court Judge that found ...
May 8, 2014
Windy City Times: Attorney-activist Paul Lutter dies
The ACLU of Illinois lost a friend and supporter with the death of Paul Lutter on May 4, 2014. An attorney...
The ACLU of Illinois lost a friend and supporter with the death of Paul Lutter on May 4, 2014. An attorney...


Apr 24, 2014
Marriage Matters to Us
By: Chris Tanner
Ten years ago in March, Lisa and I were first in line when Multnomah County issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We married immediately in our church, with our ministers,...
By: Chris Tanner
Ten years ago in March, Lisa and I were first in line when Multnomah County issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We married immediately in our church, with our ministers,...


Apr 16, 2014
Chicago Sun Times: Sneed: Almost 1000 gay couples have filed for Cook county marriage licenses
According to columnist Michael Sneed, Cook County...