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.
WJBC: Bloomington couple says civil union isn’t enough
WJBC conducted an interview with Plaintiffs Suzie Hutton and Danielle Cook and Ed Yohnka, Director of...
WJBC conducted an interview with Plaintiffs Suzie Hutton and Danielle Cook and Ed Yohnka, Director of...
WBEZ: Downstate county clerks move to defend gay marriage ban
WBEZ reported that Clerks Kerry Hirtzel, a Republican from downstate Effingham County, and...
WBEZ reported that Clerks Kerry Hirtzel, a Republican from downstate Effingham County, and...
Bloomington Sign Reminds Residents of their Freedoms this Fourth of July
By Jessica Baum, Intern
Just north of the Bloomington City Hall, the passersby can find a sign sitting on the grassy knoll. Bloomington residents have grown accustomed to seeing for the past 25...
By Jessica Baum, Intern
Just north of the Bloomington City Hall, the passersby can find a sign sitting on the grassy knoll. Bloomington residents have grown accustomed to seeing for the past 25...


WMBD: Former Inmate Sues Bureau County for Denial of HIV Drugs
WMBD reported on the...
WMBD reported on the...
Progress Illinois: Couples Named In Illinois Gay Marriage Lawsuit To March In Chicago's Pride Parade
Progress Illinois wrote a feature on the ACLU of...
Progress Illinois wrote a feature on the ACLU of...