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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 4, 2009

ACLU of Illinois Joins National Effort to Fund Honest Sexual Health Education

Women's and Reproductive Rights

For many years, federal tax dollars have been used exclusively to fund inaccurate, flawed abstinence-only until marriage sexual health education programs in our public schools. These programs deny our...

For many years, federal tax dollars have been used exclusively to fund inaccurate, flawed abstinence-only until marriage sexual health education programs in our public schools. These programs deny our...

Feb 13, 2009

Our Juvenile Justice Work

Criminal Justice Reform

Today's New York Times carried a story that made my blood boil!

According to the NYT, Pennsylvania teens charged with non-violent...

Today's New York Times carried a story that made my blood boil!

According to the NYT, Pennsylvania teens charged with non-violent...

Dec 17, 2008

Why can't everyone be as happy as I was on Saturday?

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

By Sylvia Adams, Office Manager

A personal note:


I walked down the aisle amid the smiles and clapping of my family and friends on the arm of my handsome son. I shed a tear...

By Sylvia Adams, Office Manager

A personal note:


I walked down the aisle amid the smiles and clapping of my family and friends on the arm of my handsome son. I shed a tear...