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Chicago – A new statewide public opinion poll finds that only one in three Illinois voters supports House Bill 4085, a measure forcing women in the state to undergo and view an ultrasound when seeking an abortion or refuse to do so in writing.
Chicago – In an effort to deny women in Illinois access to safe and effective medical care, leaders of the movement to bar access to reproductive health care, including contraceptives, are introducing a bill on women’s health care through the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee. The mea
Chicago – A day after a committee approved amended proposed ordinances concerning parades and demonstrations in Chicago, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois today called on members of the Chicago City Council to reject a series of proposed changes to ordinances that add unnecessary burdens to individuals and organizations seeking to speak out on a host of public policy matters.
UPDATE: January, 10, 2012 - the City of Springfield reversed its decision, and will now offer health care benefits to partners of employees in civil unions.
(CHICAGO, December 20, 2011) – A groundbreaking Consent Decree approved today in Federal Court will end the forced, long-standing and unnecessary segregation of people with physical disabilities and mental illness living in nursing homes. The agreement in