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ACLU Statement on DCFS leaving children in psychiatric hospitals

Statement of Heidi Dalenberg
General Counsel

June 6, 2018

ACLU Statement on SB1851 -- Legislation regarding health care for children in DCFS

Today, the Illinois Senate gave final approval to SB1851, a measure affecting (in part) the health care provided to children under the care of DCFS as the State increasingly relies on managed care organizations to provide health care. The following statement on the issue can be attributed to Nor

May 31, 2018

Statement On Approval of SB 3503 By The Illinois House

Moments ago, the full Illinois House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 3503 on a vote of 111 to 3. The bill requires county courthouses across the State of Illinois to have clean, separate space available for parents to pump breast milk. The bill, which now goes to Governor Rauner for his

May 29, 2018

Statement on Anti-Abortion Groups' Push to Defund HB 40 in Illinois Budget

Earlier today, a group of organizations opposed to abortion rights sent a letter to members of the Illinois General Assembly urging the members to use the budget a

May 24, 2018

Statement on Approval of HB 3142 by the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee

Today, the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 3142. The bill will “ban the box” in the higher education admissions process and prevents public colleges and universities from asking about or considering a person’s criminal record for purposes of admission.

May 24, 2018

Statement on Approval of HB 4469 by the Illinois Senate

Earlier this afternoon, the full Illinois Senate approved House Bill 4469 on a vote of 38-17.

May 23, 2018