Illinois lawmakers will pause the measure to allow for legal review before potentially revisiting it in a future session. For now, the proposal is off the November ballot. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/29/i...

🩸 NEW VIDEO: Let’s Talk Periods! We sat down with Dr. Jana Richards for an exclusive deep dive into teen #MenstrualHealth. From sports performance and inclusive care to busting common myths, we’re covering it all. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=VsDWvxL6mpw

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of states have secured the final written court order blocking a federal attempt to threaten health care providers offering #GenderAffirmingCare to youth. citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2026/ap...

"They were promised immunity & encouraged to act recklessly." The IL Accountability Commission has concluded its probe into "Operation Midway Blitz," revealing a disturbing culture of misinformation & brutality within federal immigration enforcement in Chicago. blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/28/w...

Help Illinois lead the nation in reducing gun violence. For too long, gun manufacturers have profited while our communities pay the price. Join the RIFL Act Coalition on Friday, May 8 in Springfield for Advocacy Day! Transportation is available & lunch is included! 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4u4V7Hs

ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF APRIL 27 📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣 Your Voice Is Needed: File a witness slip as a 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓 to move forward legislation that protects family connection, expands life-saving healthcare access, and strengthens medical data privacy. 👉 bit.ly/WitnessSlips0427

📢 OUT NOW: Nation Watch Weekly (April 25) The national landscape is shifting rapidly, and staying informed is our best tool for advocacy. Our latest edition of Nation Watch Weekly is live, recapping the most critical developments from the past week. Read the full recap here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...

🎉 HB4394 has unanimously passed the House & is headed to the Senate! If passed, this legislation would impact thousands of survivors by helping create a more trauma-informed reporting experience. 📣 Take action: Contact your Illinois State Senator and urge them to support and co-sponsor HB4394!

We’re excited to welcome a special guest to our #MenstrualEquity student advocacy zoom panel this Thursday! State Senator Adriane Johnson (30th District) joins us this Thursday, April 23 for a conversation on advancing menstrual equity in Illinois. Register today! bit.ly/SVILeventbrite0423

🎉🎉🎉 The IL Senate has unanimously passed SB3361, a bill that would prohibit private schools from banning religious hairstyles, & has moved on to the House. Support protecting students from discrimination. Contact your IL State Rep and urge them to support and co-sponsor SB3361.

Chicago voters will elect all 21 members of the Chicago School Board this November for the first time. It’s a major shift from mayoral appointments to a fully elected board: deciding leadership, budgets, school closures, and CPS priorities. Learn more here: www.wbez.org/education/20...

Most people going through perimenopause or menopause turn to the internet for answers, but “menopause Googling” can often spread more confusion than clarity. Brain fog, hot flashes, & anxiety are real symptoms, but so is misinformation online. Learn more here:

Who is leading the charge for #MenstrualEquity in Illinois? Meet our incredible panelists for next Thursday’s student advocacy event, Menstrual Equity in Action! 🩸 🗓️ Thursday, April 23, 5:30 PM 🎟️ Save your spot 👉 bit.ly/SVILeventbrite0423

Illinois is seeing record demand for domestic violence support, but shelter capacity hasn’t kept pace. Meeting this moment requires both stronger investments in shelter and housing for survivors, and long-term domestic violence prevention efforts. bit.ly/4vAAS61

Let’s talk periods. No stigma, just facts. Calling all students! Ever had a question about your menstrual health but didn't know who to ask? We’re bringing an expert to you! Join us Monday, April 20 @ 5:45 PM for an IG Live featuring: 🔸 Dr. Jana Richards, OB/GYN 🔸 Hamsika Thumu, She Votes IL

Spring is here and She Votes Illinois is on the move! 🌸 From Springfield to Chicago, we’re advancing equity and justice for all Illinoisans. Our latest newsletter covers critical legislation, community action highlights, and upcoming events. Read more & take action: 🔗 mailchi.mp/f1c7e721a0c8...

Rule changes expected in the coming months could “reimagine” the program, shifting funding toward crisis pregnancy centers. ⚠️ Future calls to simply “fund Title X” deserve a closer look on how that funding is used as it may be changing in a big way. Stay tuned for updates.

🧵 (1/2) Gun violence is the #1 killer of children and teens in America, and we’ve normalized living with it. Dr. Anthony Douglas II refuses that normalization. In a Chicago OR, he sees preventable injuries, shattered families, and lives cut short.

🚨 CALL TO ACTION - DUE TODAY, APRIL 15 BY 2PM🚨 Fill out a witness slip as PROPONENT to support HB4760 to require better restroom access & sanitary conditions for menstruation & lactation on construction sites. 👉 bit.ly/4tp9I0c Support legislation that improves worker health and dignity.

🚨 CALL TO ACTION — DUE TODAY, APRIL 15 BY 10AM 🚨 Fill out a witness slip as PROPONENT for HB5046 to allow pharmacies to transfer e-prescriptions if they can’t fill them. Help reduce delays and improve access to medications, especially in pharmacy deserts and shortages. Act now 👉 bit.ly/4msEnHq

📣 Big news from Springfield! These bills passed the Illinois House and are headed to the Senate, protecting family connections, expanding youth voting, & safeguarding healthcare privacy. Take action 📣: Contact your IL State Senator and urge them to support these bills!

📣 North Shore—join us Monday, April 20! Come learn about the RIFL Act, groundbreaking legislation aimed at holding the gun industry accountable, saving taxpayer dollars, & strengthening support for survivors & communities across Illinois. Register here: secure.numero.ai/signup/Reima...

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 UChicago Medicine is now offering 24/7 doula support. Making birth more supported, more compassionate, & more equitable for so many parents. This is what it looks like when we invest in care, dignity & community. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW2026 blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/09/a...

ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF APRIL 13 📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣 ✅ Your Voice Is Needed: File a witness slip as a 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓 to support legislation that strengthens survivor protections, improves public health, and promotes bodily autonomy and healthcare privacy. 👉 bit.ly/WitnessSlips0413

🎤 Menstrual Equity in Action | April 23 Ready to turn awareness into action? Join us for a virtual panel to hear directly from those doing the work, ask questions, and leave with tools to advocate for #MenstrualEquity in your school and community. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/SVILeventbrite0423

On this first day of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, The Root highlights 13 urgent truths about #BlackMaternalHealth. Up to 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, yet Black women face disproportionate risk. We need accountability, investment, & sustained systemic change. bit.ly/48oCp53

She Votes, She Reads: Our latest publication is live! From the start of Black Maternal Health Week to our upcoming Menstrual Equity advocacy, we’re looking at the connection between our health, our rights, & our democracy. Read the full update here 👉 mailchi.mp/815a54ba3269/shevotesshereads0411

A federal judge has ruled that patients can still access medication abortion through telehealth and mail-order services for now. The ruling is temporary & part of an ongoing legal battle that could reshape future access. Stay tuned for updates.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on a Colorado “conversion therapy” ban has raised new concerns, but Illinois’ ban remains in place for now. Illinois is one of 23 states that prohibit the discredited practice which causes real harm to LGBTQ+ youth. Stay tuned for updates. www.wbez.org/lgbtq/2026/0...

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 The Chicago South Side Birth Center has broken ground, expanding access to maternal & reproductive health care. Opening in 2027, it will support hundreds of births each year & offer a full spectrum of care close to home. blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/07/s...

(1/2) 🩺 Let’s Talk Periods with Dr. Jana Richards! 🩸 Knowledge is power. We’re kicking off Menstrual Equity Awareness Week on Monday, April 20 by going straight to the source. Join us on IG Live @SheVotesIL to talk #MenstrualHealth with Dr. Jana Richards, OB/GYN.

Tonight’s the night! Join us for a virtual town hall on how we can reduce violence across Illinois. We’ll break down the RIFL Act (HB3320/SB2279) & what it could mean for our communities. Don’t miss this important conversation. Register now: secure.numero.ai/signup/RIFL-...

🧵 (1/2)🚨 CALL TO ACTION 🚨 Support SB3264, the Online Safety Act! We need safer online spaces for young people. Take a minute to show your support and help protect kids online. #OnlineSafety #Cyberbullying

While anti-abortion advocates call for more regulation, the latest 2025 data confirms that Governor Pritzker’s efforts to strengthen reproductive rights have made Illinois a critical hub for healthcare. www.wbez.org/health-medic...

ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF APRIL 6 📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣 ✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 support legislation that protects children, improves public health, and increases public safety. Submit your witness slips here 👉 bit.ly/WitnessSlips0406 #Cyberbullying #gtzil2030 #PublicSafety

📣 Our latest Nation Watch Weekly is live. We’re breaking down the national headlines you need to know, from new threats to birthright citizenship to rising health concerns in Chicago. Plus, don’t miss this week’s Weekly Wins! Read the full update here: open.substack.com/pub/shevotes...

2 weeks ago, about 100 women of all ages showed up at Chicago’s Ping Tom Memorial Park to take part in the viral #HotGirlWalk. From celebrating personal milestones to being grateful for the ability to move, this walk is rooted in confidence, goals & community. 🗓 Next walk: April 11

History in the making at Wrigley Field! For the first time ever, the iconic ballpark will host women’s college volleyball on September 6. From record-breaking crowds to national broadcasts, women’s volleyball is having a moment! #WomenInSports blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/30/w...

📣 Calling all Chicago Black residents! Help shape Chicago's long-promised reparations plan. Surveys & public forums are underway to gather input on what repair and accountability should look like in Chicago, as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s task force continues its work. www.axios.com/local/chicag...

🧵 (1/2)📣 Calling all Illinois high school students! 🌸 Menstrual Equity Awareness Week is coming your way 📅 April 20–24, 2026 Join She Votes IL & Northwestern’s Menstrual Equity Activists for a week dedicated to learning, leading, and taking action on #MenstrualHealth & equity in your community.

⚠️ CPD Supt. Larry Snelling reportedly insisted experts be excluded from the CCPSA hearing on ICE interactions. That’s unacceptable. Thu 4/2, 6:30pm Thomas Kelly College Prep Show up & demand accountability. blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/01/t...

She Votes IL stands alongside the Unlock Civics Coalition at Monday’s press conference to bring attention to the human rights violations that occur inside IL prisons & to call on the state legislature to pass the RACE Act. Take action to support the RACE Act today at chicagovotes.com/unlockcivics/

New SNAP restrictions take effect April 1 & will impact thousands of IL immigrants including refugees, asylees, certain victims of human trafficking and of violence & torture. Block Club Chi breaks down who is affected & local resources for food assistance. blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/31/w...

Join She Votes IL & the RIFL Act Coalition for a virtual town hall on April 8 as we discuss the RIFL Act (HB3320/SB2279) & what it could mean for communities across Illinois. RSVP to receive the Zoom link. secure.numero.ai/signup/RIFL-...

Today on Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor & recognize the contributions, achievements, & relentless resilience of transgender individuals in our community. Join us Apr 4 for the Rally for Trans Visibility to demand safety, healthcare, & dignity for trans people. ➡️tinyurl.com/TDOVChicago2026

Let's finally bridge the gap between medical symptoms and policy reform. Register today! bit.ly/4s0q12f

The results of the No Kings protests? Women across the country are now running for office. And this weekend? Over 8 million people showed up. From the streets to the ballot, this is how change happens. And YOU are a part of it. Let’s keep going! 19thnews.org/2026/03/no-k...

She Votes, She Reads is here! This issue rounds up stories on the erosion of reproductive rights, Black maternal autonomy, & the systemic power structures and personal narratives that define the fight for equality. And don't miss our upcoming events! Read the full update mailchi.mp/1fb388bedfe7...

📣 Our latest Nation Watch Weekly is live. We’re breaking down the latest from the deportation risk for 200,000 adopted children to the Olympic ban on transgender athletes, and the SCOTUS fight over mail-in voting. Plus, don’t miss this week’s Weekly Wins! shevotesil.substack.com/p/she-votes-...

Menopause impacts millions, yet it’s long been overlooked & under-discussed. That’s finally changing. NBC’s week-long series breaks down what to know about perimenopause & menopause because everyone deserves clear, honest information about this midlife transition. www.nbcchicago.com/video/top-vi...