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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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Jan 23, 2012

Historian Timuel Black's gift to Chicago

Timuel Black is known to wear many hats: historian, civil rights activist, author, scholar, and jazz-enthusiast. He can now add archivist to the list, after having donated more than 250 archival boxes - a...

Jan 11, 2012

Jay Miller Tribute Page

"I was saddened to hear about Jay, he was a great advocate. I met Jay in 1968 when I was in the journalism program at Southern Illinois University. I cannot remember why Jay was in town, but...

Jan 10, 2012

Hiram Paley: A life well lived

We note with great sadness, the passing of our friend, a great civil libertarian and a long-time leader of the Champaign County ACLU Chapter,...

Jan 10, 2012

The News Gazette: Hiram Paley was a leading progressive for Urbana

Former Urbana Mayor, community activist and longtime Champaign County ACLU chapter leader Hiram Paley passed away on Monday, the...

Jan 10, 2012

State Journal-Register: Civil union benefits approved for Springfield workers

The City of Springfield has voted to reverse its decision and will allow partner healthcare benefits for city employees in a civil union, the...

Jan 5, 2012

Chicago Sun-Times: Longest-serving Illinois ACLU director dies

The Chicago Sun-Times wrote about the death of the ACLU of Illinois' former...