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CHICAGO – The American Civil Liberties Union and MergerWatch today released reports that reveal that one in six hospital beds in the United States is in a facility that complies with the Catholic Directives that prohibit a range of health care services even when a woman’s life or health is in jeo
The following is a statement from ACLU of Illinois Communications and Public Policy Director Ed Yohnka:
CHICAGO – A Springfield area high school student who is transgender has resolved a complaint against his school that results in fair and equal treatment for the student, and other transgender students in the district, including access to the gender-appropriate restroom and locker room facilities
Moments ago, the Illinois House approved House Bill 5576 sponsored by Representative Elaine Nekritz. The proposal would guarantee women in Illinois access to the full range of contraceptive options under their health care insurance in Illinois.
For many years, the Teutopolis Grade School has been held in a facility owned by the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish of Teutopolis.
Earlier today, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed and sent to the Illinois House Senate Bill 2343, a measure that increases transparency and regulation of cell site simulators, often known by the brand name Sti