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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 13, 2012

Illinois Legislators to push vote to approve the freedom to marry for same-sex couples

Today, the chief sponsors of legislation to approve the freedom to marry for same sex couples in the Illinois House and Illinois Senate said that they will push for a vote on the measure in early January....

Nov 30, 2012

Update in Illinois marriage case

Today, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Sophia Hall denied efforts by groups to intervene in opposition to the combined cases brought by the...

Nov 30, 2012

A Change is Coming

Nearly a year before passage of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama signed into law another sweeping change to America’s system of health care delivery. As part of the American Recovery and...

Nov 26, 2012

Development in ACLU v. Alvarez - Illinois Eavesdropping Law

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States denied a request by Cook County State’s Attorney to review...

Nov 20, 2012

It's just time for marriage in Illinois

12/13/12 UPDATE: Legislative leaders announced plans to push for a vote on the...

Nov 16, 2012

Chicago Tonight: City Hall Taped Reporters Without Consent

Chicago Tonight reporter Paris Schutz spoke with ACLU of Illinois Legal Director Harvey...