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Chicago – Calling on adherence to the tradition and mission of Illinois’ courts to be open to all persons in our state, a diverse group of nearly 20 advocacy organization from across Illinois joined together to call on Chief Justice Lloyd A.
The following is the statement of ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen K. Connell:
The following can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director:
CHICAGO – On the eve of the expiration of Chicago’s contract with thousands of police officers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), community and civil rights groups from across the City appeared at City Hall today demanding changes to the police contract that will facilitate polic
We welcome the quick action to appoint Ms. Walker as the Director of DCFS. The new director will have a lot on her hands in trying to resolve problems at the troubled agency.
CHICAGO – An appeals court has dismissed claims by a downstate Bed & Breakfast owner that the owner’s discrimination against a gay couple seeking to use the facility for their civil union ceremony was justified by religious beliefs.