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.
Protecting Illinois Children
The Chicago Tribune is currently running (beginning December 3 and 4, 2014) a series of front-page stories exploring the...
The Chicago Tribune is currently running (beginning December 3 and 4, 2014) a series of front-page stories exploring the...
New York Times: Case Seeking Job Protections for Pregnant Women Heads to Supreme Court
The New York Times has an article about the case...
WTTW Chicago Tonight: Net Neutrality
ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen K. Connell appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss the issue of "...
ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen K. Connell appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss the issue of "...


Rolling Stone: The $9 Billion Witness: Meet JPMorgan Chase's Worst Nightmare
Author and journalist Matt Taibbi has returned to writing for Rolling Stone magazine with an article...
Author and journalist Matt Taibbi has returned to writing for Rolling Stone magazine with an article...


Before you go to the polls
With just a few days to go before Election Day we know you are being barraged with political advertising, mailings and emails for specific candidates. The ACLU of Illinois wants to remind you that...
With just a few days to go before Election Day we know you are being barraged with political advertising, mailings and emails for specific candidates. The ACLU of Illinois wants to remind you that...

