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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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Mar 5, 2014

Chicago Sun-Times: Lisa Madigan: Illinois counties can allow same-sex marriages now

The February 28^th unequivocal ruling by Federal Judge Sharon Johnson...

Mar 4, 2014

Chicago Tribune: Clerk issues more than 250 marriage licenses to same sex couples

Two hundred and fifty marriage licenses were issued to same sex couples in the week immediately following the ACLU of Illinois and Lambda’s...

Feb 27, 2014

Windy City Times: Challis Gibbs, marriage plaintiff, dies

The ACLU of Illinois is saddened to learn of the death of Challis Gibbs just weeks after marrying her partner of 21 years, Elvie Jordan. The Gibbs-Jordan marriage was expedited last December by Federal...

Feb 21, 2014

Chicago Tribune: Judge: Same sex couples can marry now in Cook County

Same-sex couples may now obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk, as a result of a...

Feb 11, 2014

Chicago Sun Times: Ron Dorfman, 73, journalist; he and partner were first gay men to legally marry in Illinois

The ACLU of Illinois is saddened to learn of the death of Ron Dorfman, a journalist, advocate for civil rights and friend the ACLU of Illinois. We take this moment to extend our heartfelt condolences to...

Feb 10, 2014

The Chicago Sun Times: Justice Dept. Applies Same Sex Rights to Itself

The Justice Department, following the lead of the IRS and the Treasury Department, will now treat all married couples...