A growing number of Progressive Democratic women are leading a renewed push to abolish ICE. Lawmakers like Rep. Delia Ramirez are calling attention to the human cost of aggressive enforcement, excessive force, and a system that operates with little oversight. 19thnews.org/2026/01/abol...

🧵 (1/2) A new study found that even small increases in eviction rates are linked to significant increases in shootings which carry public costs, including emergency response, medical care, & long-term community harm. Costs that are currently borne by taxpayers & impacted families. bit.ly/49po8Gr

After a year of reporting on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Block Club Chicago is bringing neighbors together for an evening of conversation, culture, & reflection in Little Village. 📅 Jan. 20 | 6–8 PM Get your FREE ticket today!

Honor MLK’s legacy in Chicago this weekend with art, activism & community! From service projects to family-friendly storytelling & live performances, there’s something for everyone. Check out these 18 ways to participate. #MLKDay blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/14/1...

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Illinois is standing up to defend civil liberties & the rule of law. The lawsuit outlines how federal agents tactics amount an “occupation” designed to punish Illinois and Chicago for their policies and intimidate immigrant communities, while putting public safety at risk.

Public comments are still open until February 16. Submit your comments today to protect trans youth healthcare! 👉 hrc.im/comment

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Illinois voting rights groups have filed a motion to stop the Trump DOJ from forcing the state to hand over highly sensitive voter data. As we head into a major election year, protecting voter privacy is essential to safeguarding the right to vote. thetriibe.com/2026/01/illi...

Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:

5 years ago today, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Pretrial Fairness Act. Hundreds of millions of dollars that would have been used to purchase the presumption of innocence are instead staying in our state’s most marginalized communities. Read more: endmoneybond.org/five-years-a...

🚨 Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear the cases of Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson. Read more here about their stories and how the outcome could shape how Title IX and equal protection apply to transgender students nationwide. #TransRights 19thnews.org/2026/01/tran...

ICYMI: The FDA has approved an at-home #HPVtest, expanding #CervicalCancer screening options. This could help more Illinoisans and individuals across the country get screened, especially those facing access barriers, trauma, or provider shortages. #ReproductiveHealth www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...

📢 Our latest Nation Watch Weekly breaks down the national stories we’re tracking from ICE violence and mass deportation plans, to courts pushing back on Trump, threats to healthcare and democracy, and key Weekly Wins worth celebrating. 👉 Read the full roundup here: bit.ly/NationWW0109

📣 This weekend, join the nationwide ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action. From vigils to silent marches, we’re demanding accountability, transparency, and the immediate removal of ICE from our communities. 🔎 Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...

📣 Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall – Kankakee, IL Jan 22 | 6 PM Come learn about the RIFL Act & other efforts to reduce violence in Illinois. The RIFL Act (HB3320/SB2279) will save lives, save money, fund CVI, & deliver justice. 👉 Register today at bit.ly/RIFLKankakee...

A new report from IDPH shows a troubling rise in pregnancy-related deaths between 2021–2022 with 91% deemed preventable. These findings underscore why policies like the #BirthEquity Act are so critical & why continued investment & accountability matter. www.fordcountychronicle.com/articles/sta...

📣 Migra Watch Training — Online Mondays, Jan 14–Feb 25 | 6 PM Join ICIRR's Know Your Rights + Migra Watch Training. This training aims to equip participants with ways to exercise our rights when encountering federal immigration enforcement actions. 👉 Register: bit.ly/MigraWatchTr...

Join Trans Up Front IL on Tuesday, Jan 13 for a community gathering in Chicago during oral arguments in HECOX/B.P.J., a U.S. Supreme Court case with major implications for transgender youth, Title IX, and equal protection. ♿ Wheelchair accessible | 🤟 ASL interpreters Register: bit.ly/3N20hUt

Trump has frozen $1 BILLION in child care & social service funding for Illinois without evidence of fraud, putting 100,000 Illinois families and 152,000 kids at risk. Children shouldn’t be pawns in politics. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/trump-f...

📣 Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall – Oak Park 🗓 Jan 13 | ⏰ 7 PM Hear from community leaders & elected officials on how we can reduce violence in Illinois, featuring the RIFL Act (HB3320/SB2279), CVI & street outreach, community policing, and more. 👉 RSVP bit.ly/OakParkTownH...

ICYMI: New IL law strengthens worker protections. As of Jan 1, Illinois workers are protected if they use employer-provided devices to document domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, ensuring workers don’t have to choose between safety & their job. chicagocrusader.com/illinois-upd...

📣 Know Your Rights Training — Online Mondays, Jan 12–Apr 27 | 6 PM ICIRR has opened registration for their online Know Your Rights trainings. Learn your rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted legal support. 👉 Register: bit.ly/KYRtrainings...

ICYMI: Illinois will continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for nearly all newborns, ensuring babies are protected from a potentially deadly virus that can cause lifelong liver disease. Universal birth vaccination saves lives & prevents babies from slipping through the cracks.

📣 Chicago community: Your voice is needed. Because 2,000+ residents signed a petition, CCPSA will hold a special public meeting focused on CPD & ICE interactions. 🗓 Jan 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM 📍 Thalia Hall, Chicago If you’ve witnessed or experienced CPD–ICE interactions, come speak.

ICYMI: New year, new laws! Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois has rolled out several changes that impact everything from your grocery bill to workplace rights. Click to read more of the legislative details here: news.wttw.com/2025/12/26/n...

📢 Nation Watch Weekly is here. From courts blocking attacks on immigrant protections and consumer watchdogs, to major health care impacts, this week’s national news shows how policy decisions are shaping our lives. 👉 Read the full roundup here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...

From the halls of Springfield to the streets of Chicago, we’ve been busy working alongside YOU to shape a more inclusive Illinois, & we’re excited to share the highlights. Check out the milestones we’ve reached together, upcoming events, & more ways to stay activated! ➡️ bit.ly/SVILDec2025

📢 This week’s Nation Watch Weekly is live. From immigration & civil rights to court rulings & reproductive health, we’re tracking the national stories that matter. 👉 Read the full roundup & subscribe to our Substack to get Nation Watch Weekly delivered straight to your inbox. bit.ly/NationWW1226

📢 Your weekly civic power-up is here. This week saw continued immigration raids, travel bans, & attacks on women & the LGBTQ+ community. But it also saw important legal wins. Our Nation Watch Weekly has everything you may have missed and why it matters. 👉 Read the full roundup: shorturl.at/LoPSJ

A note from your friends at She Votes Illinois... We're taking a social media break! See you in the New Year. Happy Holidays!

🗳️ Vote-by-mail registration is open for the March primary in Chicago. • You can apply now to get a ballot mailed to you • Ballots start going out in early February • Deadline to apply is March 12 • Ballot must be postmarked by Election Day https://f.mtr.cool/xkctaxmuxg

Project 2026 is coming and this explainer from Ms. Magazine breaks it down for us. It outlines a policy agenda from the Heritage Foundation that would affect abortion access, education policy, civil rights enforcement, and voting rules — with real consequences for women, families, and students.

Dr. Douglas speaks with Joan Esposito about who pays for gun injury in Illinois. SPOILER ALERT: It’s us. The RIFL Act will change that by requiring the firearms industry to pay their fair share. Take Action: 🎧 Listen to the interview 📞 Call your IL legislators to support the RIFL Act.

📧 She Votes, She Reads is here! From maternal health inequities to threats against reproductive rights, voter data misuse, rising ACA costs, and more, this week’s picks highlight the stories shaping our fight for justice. 👉 Read the latest edition: mailchi.mp/6087c64424df...

📢 Your weekly civic power-up is here. From attacks on healthcare + LGBTQ safety to huge legal wins, our Nation Watch Weekly has everything you may have missed and why it matters. 👉 Read the full roundup: bit.ly/NationWW1212

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling and community! Come experience “The Credible Messenger: The Dr. Chico Tillmon Story” — a powerful reminder that the strongest voices for change come from those who’ve lived it. Get your ticket today at: bit.ly/47OUidy

Kennedy-King College is launching Illinois’ first Certified Professional Midwife degree program right in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood which has long been labeled a “maternity care desert.” 💛 A huge step toward equity in maternal care! #BlackMaternalHealth blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/10/m...

1/ A new Sun-Times investigation shows how deadly Illinois’ prison healthcare system is. Centurion Health, now running medical care in every state prison, has faced 100+ lawsuits for people being ignored, misdiagnosed, or denied care until it was too late. www.wbez.org/criminal-jus...

Illinois is making progress on pay equity, thanks to transparency under the #EqualPay Act. Gaps remain for women in low-wage jobs and Black & Hispanic workers. What's next? better data, public dashboards, self-audits & flagging companies with major disparities.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has stripped IVF coverage for military families from the National Defense Authorization Act, even though the provision had bipartisan support and had already passed both chambers earlier this year. Congress must restore this coverage. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The United States has suffered a major blow to its democratic standing as a new CIVICUS report downgrades the nation’s civic freedom rating to “obstructed,” citing alarming crackdowns on protest, dissent, and the press. www.newsweek.com/us-civic-fre...

DHS statements about immigration raids, protests, & arrests are increasingly contradicted by video evidence & court rulings. Axios has compiled 12 of the biggest disputed claims. Read the full breakdown here:https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/12/08/dhs-claims-contradicted-video-court

This morning, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed into law HB1312, a bill that strengthens protections for Illinois immigrants in the wake of aggressive federal enforcement actions. Illinois is sending a clear message: intimidation has no place here.

A coalition of IL orgs has released the IL Guide for Survivors of Conversion Practices, offering guidance for reporting harmful practitioners, understanding your rights, & pursuing accountability under state law. windycitytimes.com/2025/12/08/i...

Cook County has a new chief judge for the first time in 24 years. How much do you know about what the person in that role oversees? This graphic from visual reporter Verónica Martinez breaks it down.

Instead of reducing scrutiny of Chicago Police, State's Attorney Burke should be increasing it. The elimination of felony review for many gun cases is ripe for abuse. Read FDLA Civil Right's Clinic Director Daniel Massoglia's full letter to the editor here: chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

📢 The American Cancer Society just updated its cervical cancer screening guidelines and now self-collected HPV tests are officially an option. This change aims to make screening easier and more accessible. Early detection saves lives. Learn more here: www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6962...

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available in communities across Illinois! 🌟 Find out if your community is eligible for this free early-childhood literacy program & enroll here: imaginationlibrary.com/usa/find-my-...

📢 Nation Watch Weekly is here — Dec 5 From immigration enforcement to health care access & key federal policy shifts, this week brought major developments that impact our communities. Catch up on the news & the wins that keep us fighting. bit.ly/NationWW1205

A new investigation shows how the federal government has been waging its “war on Chicago” through propaganda. We need to keep amplifying independent reporting, push back against manufactured narratives, and support communities living through this harm.

Chicago keeps pouring money into “reform,” but the structure protects itself. We deserve responses to harm that don’t rely on institutions that consistently perpetuate it. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...