News & Commentary
May 24, 2013
Chicago Phoenix: Marriage equality advocacy leaders assure anxious community at town hall meeting
The Chicago Phoenix covered a recent town hall meeting about the marriage bill. The meeting consisted of a panel of speakers from the Illinois United for Marriage campaign that included ACLU of Illinois staff attorney Karen Sheley. The ACLU of Illinois has hosted phone banks as part of the coalition's efforts to garner support for the marriage bill.
May 24, 2013
Crain's: Proposal to expand background checks for health care projects draws fire
An article in Crain's draws attention to a state health facilities board proposal to expand background checks on applicants, and examine expunged criminal convictions.
May 23, 2013
Capitol Fax: Today's Letter
Capitol Fax, a blog focused on Illinois politics, publishes a letter from an African American veteran of the Marine Corps, discharged under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Marine Sargent Marquell Smith calls on legislators to pass the freedom to marry in Illinois.
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