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.
On January 1, 2017, the CBS News program 60 Minutes aired a segment titled “Crisis in Chicago” exploring...
On January 1, 2017, the CBS News program 60 Minutes aired a segment titled “Crisis in Chicago” exploring...
Social media is replete with memes cheering the end of 2016. It has been a tough year in many ways; though, there have been some highlights, including -- according to many of my colleagues -- the Cubs...
Social media is replete with memes cheering the end of 2016. It has been a tough year in many ways; though, there have been some highlights, including -- according to many of my colleagues -- the Cubs...
There have been many encouraging developments over the past few days. Millions of Americans have vocally reiterated their support for civil liberties and reaffirmed their commitment to the proposition that...
There have been many encouraging developments over the past few days. Millions of Americans have vocally reiterated their support for civil liberties and reaffirmed their commitment to the proposition that...
Each year, the nominating committee of the ACLU Board of Directors submits a slate of nominees to join the Board. This year’s election will be held in November 2016.
The nominating committee has...
Each year, the nominating committee of the ACLU Board of Directors submits a slate of nominees to join the Board. This year’s election will be held in November 2016.
The nominating committee has...
“This Board should not be our students’ first bully.”
These moving, affirming words were spoken by a member of the Elgin District U46 School Board near the end of a ...
“This Board should not be our students’ first bully.”
These moving, affirming words were spoken by a member of the Elgin District U46 School Board near the end of a ...
Last week, our colleague John Knight participated in a press conference with County Clerk David Orr to mark the issuance of the 10,000 marriage license to a gay or lesbian couple in Cook County. Later in...
Last week, our colleague John Knight participated in a press conference with County Clerk David Orr to mark the issuance of the 10,000 marriage license to a gay or lesbian couple in Cook County. Later in...
