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Register for October 6th Annual Meeting!

Posted by on September 26, 2012 at 6:23 pm

REGISTER HERE for the 2012 Illinois NOW Annual State Conference Time Saturday, October 6 · 10:30am - 5:00pm Location Lincoln Public Library 326 S. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62701 Created By Illinois National Organization for Women More Info Illinois NOW strives to bring the latest and most relevant feminist issues to attendees. We welcome ALL equality-minded individuals [...]

CALL TO ACTION: Support HB 5290 The Bullying Prevention Policy TODAY!

Posted by on May 9, 2012 at 10:40 am

  Please support the Bullying Prevention Policy, Illinois HB 5290, today! Current Illinois law requires that school districts have bullying prevention policies, but they fail to provide guidance necessary to ensure that these policies and implementation successfully combat bullying. HB 5290 provides this guidance! HB 5290 must pass out of the Illinois Senate before the [...]

‘Tis The Season Of Giving

Posted by on December 16, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Every year, hundreds of women contact us for help. They depend on us. Can we depend on you? The Illinois NOW Women’s Resource and Referral Project in Springfield replies to phone and email queries from women around the state who are seeking help with divorce, domestic violence, discrimination and other problems. The Illinois NOW Legal [...]

Call Your IL Rep NOW!

Posted by on May 31, 2011 at 11:37 am

HB 3027 is ready for a vote by the full House.  It will be close.  So, please make a final push Tuesday morning. Generate as many calls as possible to state representatives: 217-782-2000. Look up representatives here: http://www.ilga.gov/house/default.asp Tell state representatives: “Vote YES on HB 3027! Support sex education!” After a very lively debate, the motions to concur with the Senate amendments [...]