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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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Dec 6, 2010

ACLU of Illinois weighs in on Ten Commandments controversy

A proposal by members of the Saline County Board to post a plaque with the Ten Commandments on the property of the County Courthouse recently drew a sharp objection from the American Civil Liberties Union...

A proposal by members of the Saline County Board to post a plaque with the Ten Commandments on the property of the County Courthouse recently drew a sharp objection from the American Civil Liberties Union...

Dec 2, 2010

The Road Behind, the Road Ahead for LGBT Equality in Illinois

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

This week, Illinois changed the course of history.

By a vote of 32-24, the Illinois Senate approved the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which will extend important...

This week, Illinois changed the course of history.

By a vote of 32-24, the Illinois Senate approved the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which will extend important...

Dec 2, 2010

Civil Unions Bill Passes Illinois House and Senate in Historic Moment for Fairness

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Gay and lesbian couples won’t have to testify against each other in state courts. They will be able to file wrongful death suits on behalf of a deceased partner. They will have access to each other’s...

Gay and lesbian couples won’t have to testify against each other in state courts. They will be able to file wrongful death suits on behalf of a deceased partner. They will have access to each other’s...

Nov 30, 2010

Big Moves in Springfield

I came down to Springfield this morning with ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell and Board President Jill Metz to join the rest of the ACLU team as we fight for two of our major legislative...

I came down to Springfield this morning with ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell and Board President Jill Metz to join the rest of the ACLU team as we fight for two of our major legislative...

Nov 19, 2010

Executive Director Colleen Connell on Airport Body Scans and Gropes

Executive Director Colleen Connell appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss the new TSA backscatter body scanners and "enhanced" pat-downs:

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Executive Director Colleen Connell appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss the new TSA backscatter body scanners and "enhanced" pat-downs:

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Nov 19, 2010

ACLU amends challenge to eavesdropping law

In August 2010, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a lawsuit arguing...

In August 2010, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a lawsuit arguing...