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.
Chicago Reporter: Is Chicago the worst city in the country for driving while black?
The Chicago Reporter spoke with Ed Yohnka, the ACLU of Illinois' Director of...
The Chicago Reporter spoke with Ed Yohnka, the ACLU of Illinois' Director of...
Getting it right for transgender students
Last week, a suburban Chicago school district – High School District 211 – announced that they would not...
Last week, a suburban Chicago school district – High School District 211 – announced that they would not...


Take action to protect victims of crime
It’s a horrifying scenario: you get assaulted. You call 911 for help. Then you get evicted because you called the police for help. This is very real for many people living across the state.
So-called...
It’s a horrifying scenario: you get assaulted. You call 911 for help. Then you get evicted because you called the police for help. This is very real for many people living across the state.
So-called...


Should businesses be able to discriminate based on religion?
In a critical decision this week, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of our clients, Todd and Mark...
In a critical decision this week, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of our clients, Todd and Mark...


Chicago Tribune: Chicago police DUI checkpoints still concentrated in minority neighborhoods
Chicago Police are conducting DUI checkpoints primarily in Black and Latino neighborhoods, the...
Chicago Police are conducting DUI checkpoints primarily in Black and Latino neighborhoods, the...