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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Sometime today or tomorrow, the Illinois General Assembly ends the 2014 Spring session. We can report to you that a number of priorities advanced by the ACLU of Illinois during this session are on...
Sometime today or tomorrow, the Illinois General Assembly ends the 2014 Spring session. We can report to you that a number of priorities advanced by the ACLU of Illinois during this session are on...


Gate News: Charges against outreach workers dropped
Justice prevailed in Chicago municipal court when charges were dropped against two young men arrested last March 31 while...
Justice prevailed in Chicago municipal court when charges were dropped against two young men arrested last March 31 while...


Peoria Journal Star Op-Ed: City should try to cut its losses on Twittergate
Well, you could see that one comin’.
The American Civil Liberties Union has announced its intentions to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Peoria alleging violations of the First and Fourth...
Well, you could see that one comin’.
The American Civil Liberties Union has announced its intentions to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Peoria alleging violations of the First and Fourth...


Peoria Journal Star: ACLU plans to file a lawsuit in the Mayor Ardis Twitter parody case
The ACLU of Illinois will provide legal representation for a Peoria man responsible for a Twitter account...
The ACLU of Illinois will provide legal representation for a Peoria man responsible for a Twitter account...


Windy City Times: Attorney-activist Paul Lutter dies
The ACLU of Illinois lost a friend and supporter with the death of Paul Lutter on May 4, 2014. An attorney...
The ACLU of Illinois lost a friend and supporter with the death of Paul Lutter on May 4, 2014. An attorney...

