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Making sure the political system and legislation in Illinois reflect the voices of all women, femmes, and girls in the state.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 4h
Each year, $150B is lost globally due to #menopause symptoms affecting people’s ability to work. It doesn’t have to be this way. From workplace protections to insurance coverage, Illinois is working to ensure people experiencing menopause have the support they need. Learn more at bit.ly/ILMenopause
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 6h
This International Day of the Girl, Take Action in Illinois! This year’s theme is “#EndChildMarriage and invest in girls’ rights.” Join the movement. 📣 Call your IL state legislators & demand they pass legislation to ban marriage under age 18 with NO exceptions.
Infographic for International Day of the Girl (Oct 11, 2026) titled "LET’S END CHILD MARRIAGE IN ILLINOIS," next to an illustration of a teenage bride in a veil seen from behind. Text explains that Illinois permits 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental or judicial consent, unlike 18 states with full bans. Three key stats are highlighted:
*7,540 Illinois children married (2000–2018).
*At least 83% were girls wed to adult men.
*At least 2,349 involved 16-year-olds, where marriage served as a "get out of jail free" card for statutory rape.


A bottom banner with a megaphone reads: "CALL YOUR ILLINOIS STATE LEGISLATORS and demand they pass legislation banning marriage under age 18 with NO exceptions."
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 23h
Did you know 70% of women seeking medical care for #menopause symptoms don't receive the treatment they need? This #MenopauseAwarenessWeek, we're changing the narrative & sharing the info you need from understanding your symptoms to available treatment options. Learn more at bit.ly/ILMenopause
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Chicago is showing how #MissingMiddleHousing works in practice. More housing choices benefit everyone, especially women who face disproportionate rent burdens. SB640 would bring this model to communities across Illinois. Read the story and urge your IL legislators to support SB640! bit.ly/4e1X81n
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‘Missing Middle’ Housing Program Finishes 1st Homes In North Lawndale, With More To Come
Seven two-flats have been completed as part of a program aimed at middle-class homeowners in areas where such housing is sparse.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day! From cultural celebrations & live music to year-round organizations, exhibits, & local businesses to support, Block Club Chi has rounded up ways to commemorate, learn, and celebrate across Chicagoland. Read the full guide here: blockclubchicago.org/2026/10/08/h...
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How To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day In Chicago
We've compiled a list of events and Indigenous organizations you can support in Chicago and beyond.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Our Oct 2026 Newsletter is live! With the Nov 3 election fast approaching, we’re helping IL voters get informed & vote ready. This month’s newsletter includes upcoming events, voting resources, and plenty of ways to learn, connect, & take action this fall. Read more at mailchi.mp/b2229fc0422f...
A fall-themed header graphic for the She Votes Illinois October 2026 newsletter, "Illinois Power Brief". Set against a light blue background with faint, transparent fall leaf silhouettes, dark blue text reads "Your October 2026 ILLINOIS POWER BRIEF" and "Organize. Advocate. Vote." To the right is a blue outline of Illinois containing the She Votes Illinois logo. The bottom banner features small pumpkin illustrations next to white text reading "Your guide to policy + power in Illinois."
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
She Votes Illinois releases the following statement regarding the horrific political and sexual violence inflicted upon Democratic Congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia (AZ-08) in Maricopa County, Arizona. Learn more here. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...
Public statement graphic from She Votes Illinois, dated October 8, 2026. The image features a white content card framed by a thick, coral-pink border. At the top, the bold blue header reads "SHE VOTES ILLINOIS" followed by "PUBLIC STATEMENT - OCTOBER 8, 2026". Below the header, centered black text expresses support for Democratic Congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia (AZ-08) following an act of political and sexual violence, calling for a swift investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and standing in solidarity with survivors.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This National #LatinaEqualPay Day, let's turn awareness into action: ✅ Frequent Latina-owned businesses. ✅ Advocate for pay transparency in the workplace. ✅ Vote for equity-based legislation. ✅ Support Latina leadership. ✅ Make sure Latinas have a seat at the table. #Trabajadoras
National Latina Equal Pay Day, October 8, 2026. Latina workers earn 54 cents for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men. The comparison includes part-time and part-year workers. The graphic shows a Latina mother with her young child. She Votes Illinois logo and #LatinaEqualPayDay appear at the bottom.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
From Gurnee to Carbondale, and everywhere in between, event locations are popping up all over for the No Kings: Vote Early Rally on Sat, Oct 17. With nearly 60 IL events confirmed & almost 2 dozen more along the border, new locations are being added every day. Find one near you at www.nokings.org
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No Kings
For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Cook County Suburbs Limited #EarlyVoting begins October 7 at these six Vote Centers. Expanded Early Voting begins October 19 at 56 cook county suburban locations and will continue through November 2, 2026. Get vote-ready with our Voting Info Guide at shevotesil.org/your-vote-matters.html
Graphic featuring a map of suburban Cook County. Large blue and red text at the top reads, "Election Day Vote Centers, Election Day Mail Ballot Drop Boxes, Suburban Cook County, Election Day is November 3, 2026."

Below this header, a simplified boundary map shows the different townships of Cook County, such as Barrington, Palatine, Wheeling, Northfield, Chicago, Lyons, and Bloom. A legend at the bottom left indicates "Township boundaries" are marked by black lines.

Text on the left side of the map states, "Cook County Suburbs Limited Early Voting begins October 7 at these six Vote Centers." These six locations are indicated on the map by small red stars, with call-out boxes providing their names and addresses. 

She Votes Illinois logo is in the upper right of the image.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Cook County voters will decide whether to retain judges on November 3, Election Day. Injustice Watch explains what you need to know and offers a nonpartisan guide to the 2026 Cook County judicial retention elections. Read on before you head to the polls! www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...
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What are Cook County judicial retention elections?
Why we vote to retain judges and your other questions answered.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Join experts and Illinois leaders throughout the week to learn, ask questions, and take charge of your menopause care. 📅 October 11–17, 2026 🔗 Check out the full event schedule and register: bit.ly/ILMenopause
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Menopause Awareness Week
Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. During the 2025 legislative session, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Illinois Council on Women and Girls worked…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📣 Menopause Awareness Week is October 11–17! Everyone deserves to navigate perimenopause & menopause with confidence and access to the knowledge and care they need. @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov is marking Illinois’ second annual Menopause Awareness Week with a series of free virtual conversations.
Alt text: Graphic for Menopause Awareness Week 2026 titled “Leading the Way: Menopause Action in Illinois,” featuring a five-day schedule of webinars and virtual discussions from October 12–16 on menopause health, policy, workplace protections, ovarian health, menopause care, and related topics. The graphic includes the IL Lt Gov’s office logo, She Votes Illinois logo, and a bit.ly/ILMenopause link.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📣 Our Latest Nation Watch Biweekly is Live! We’re breaking down the top national headlines from missing federal campus sexual assault data to doubling ectopic pregnancy deaths, and more. Plus, don’t miss our Recent Wins! Read the full recap here: shevotesil.substack.com/p/she-votes-...
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She Votes Illinois: Nation Watch Biweekly - October 5, 2026
Recapping the top national developments you should know
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
📣 Chicago voters: The school board election is coming! Join DePaul University on Tues, Oct 20 for an online forum covering the role of the Chicago school board, how to research candidates and the issues shaping this historic election. Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-electi...
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The Election For a Chicago School Board: What You Need to Know
On Nov 3, Chicago will vote on a school board for the 1st time. Find out why this is important, what the board does, and how to be involved.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Check your registration. Make your voting plan. Help someone else get ready, and vote early with us! 🗳️ Find an event near you at NoKings.org We fought too hard for the right to vote. Don’t sit this one out.
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No Kings
For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
On October 17, No Kings is bringing people together to make sure our voices are heard at the ballot box. The 2026 midterms will shape decisions about reproductive freedom, healthcare, childcare, voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and much more. msmagazine.com/2026/09/18/n...
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Next No Kings: Oct. 17 Day of Action Focused on Early Voting
No Kings’ Oct. 17 Day of Action will focus on early voting and voter participation ahead of the midterm elections.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Early voting has begun in downtown Chicago and begins October 19 in all 50 Chicago Wards. Election Day is November 3. Know your rights. Make a plan. And vote. Problems at the polls? Contact Election Protection 866ourvote.org (multiple languages available)
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Here’s what voters should know: ✅ You have the right to vote without intimidation or interference. ✅ Federal and Illinois laws prohibit interference with voters. ✅ Election officials have lawyers, investigators, and law enforcement coordination in place to respond if problems arise.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Chicago election officials are preparing for the possibility of federal agents appearing at or near polling places after Trump administration officials raised the prospect of ICE enforcement at polling locations. #MidTermElections www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/01/c...
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Chicago-area election officials gear up for potential ICE, FBI presence at the polls after Trump threats
Citing recent comments by President Donald Trump and top administration officials, lawsuits have been filed nationally and local election officials in Illinois have stepped up planning for ICE or FBI…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📣 Contact your U.S. Members of Congress and urge them to strengthen Title IX protections for survivors of sexual violence.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 Women in Congress are pushing back. The push comes just days after the Trump administration rescinded Biden-era #TitleIX regulations and reinstated Trump’s first-term rules, which weaken protections and create additional barriers for survivors seeking justice. www.axios.com/2026/09/30/c...
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Exclusive: Cornell rape allegations fuel House Democratic women's Title IX push
"Her story should be a wake-up call Republicans cannot ignore."
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congress appropriated $101mm for teen pregnancy prevention. HHS has spent almost none of it, instead canceling existing grants & attempting to shift the program toward abstinence-only education. A judge has since blocked those new requirements. NPR explains. www.npr.org/2026/09/24/n...
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Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched
With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: California becomes the 18th state to ban child marriage! Child marriage can trap minors in legal & abusive situations, depriving them of their rights & jeopardizing their well-being. 📢 Call your state legislators to #EndChildMarriage in Illinois. calmatters.org/politics/202...
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California bans child marriage after 9-year fight to outlaw the practice
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law prohibiting marriage for people under 18. Liberal civil rights organizations fought previous efforts to ban the practice.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Anyone can visit the site to assist someone being detained. Share this resource with someone who may need it. 👉 detentionhelp.org
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DetentionHelp — Free help preparing a habeas petition
DetentionHelp is a free tool that helps people in immigration detention, and their loved ones, prepare a habeas corpus petition to ask a federal court for release — without a lawyer.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨 Human Rights First has launched a free online tool that helps people held in immigration detention petition for their release without the support of a lawyer. Anyone can visit the site to assist someone being detained. www.humanrightsfirst.org/library/immi...
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Immigrant Rights Groups Launch DetentionHelp, a Free Tool for People Fighting ICE Detention Without Legal Representation
Today the National Immigration Project, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP), and Human Rights First launched DetentionHelp.org, a free online tool that helps people held in immigration detention…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
True community safety requires investing in housing, healthcare, and violence prevention, not expanding police and jail budgets amidst a $550M shortfall. She Votes Illinois is proud to sign onto this call to action with @endmoneybond.bsky.social. Read the letter & recommendations below.
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55+ ORGANIZATIONS CALL ON COOK COUNTY TO FREEZE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPENDING TO PROTECT SOCIAL SERVICES - Coalition to End Money Bond
The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice and more than 55 community, faith, policy, and service-providing organizations sent a letter to the Cook County Board of Commissioners calling on them to prot...
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🗳️ Downtown Chicago #EarlyVoting starts October 1 at: • 137 S. State St (NEW supersite) • 69 W. Washington St, 6th Floor Early voting begins October 19 in all 50 Chicago Wards. 🔗 More info & hours: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early-voting 🔗 Get vote-ready: shevotesil.org/your-vote-matters.html
Graphic featuring information about Chicago Early Voting created by She Votes Illinois.

Main Header: "October 1: Early Voting Begins in CHICAGO" overlaying a skyline view of Chicago. To the left is the Chicago city flag emblem, and to the right is the "She Votes Illinois" logo.

Key Information:
* Accessibility: All Early Voting locations are ADA-compliant and fully accessible to voters with disabilities.
*Registration: Same Day Registration is available. Voters must bring two forms of ID, including one with their current address.
*Languages: 12 languages are available: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Downtown Voting Locations (Beginning October 1):
* 137 South State St - NEW SUPERSITE LOCATION!
* 69 W. Washington Street, 6th Floor - CBOE offices

Footer: Overlaid on a image of an L train, text prompts viewers to "Visit our Voting Info Guide: shevotesil.org/your-vote-matters.html
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
2/ Comprehensive age-appropriate sex education can give young people those tools before they leave for college. 📣 TAKE ACTION: Contact your local school board & urge them to provide comprehensive sex education in your school district. 👉 Check out our Sex Ed Toolkit: bit.ly/ILSexEdToolkit
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SB818 - Toolkit For School Board
INTRODUCTION In August 2021, Governor Pritzker signed SB 818, Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act into law. SB 818 will require every Illinois school that teaches sex education to provide…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
1/ New research finds that many college students, particularly young men, arrive on campus without the knowledge or preparation they need to understand consent, communicate boundaries and help prevent sexual violence. msmagazine.com/2026/08/21/h...
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High School Sex Ed Is No Longer the Norm. That’s a Problem When Students Go to College.
Research shows college students arrive without the sex education they need to understand consent, build healthy relationships and prevent sexual violence.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
2/ With the IL midterms approaching, check your registration now & know your rights before you head to the polls. If there’s a problem with your registration when you go vote, IL has same-day registration & voting. Check our Voting Info Guide for everything you need! shevotesil.org/your-vote-ma...
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume using a federal database to identify people it claims may be ineligible to vote, despite documented errors that have flagged eligible citizens. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Supreme Court revives DHS use of flawed immigration database for voter purges
The decision lets the administration move forward with a key provision of President Trump’s first anti-voting executive order.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Before you cast your vote, make sure you know where the candidates stand on equity, inclusion, & student rights. Check out Access Living's CPS School Board Candidate Questionnaire today! accessliving.org/voting-for-change-cps-school-board-candidates-on-students-with-disabilities-2026/
A graphic with a dark purple background patterned with subtle dots. Large, bold white text reads: "Where do Chicago School Board candidates stand on disability issues?" In the bottom right corner is the Access Living logo.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
2/ Join us for an upcoming Reimagining Public Safety event near you: 📍 Sept. 27 | Collinsville, IL secure.numero.ai/signup/Reima...
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
1/ A restraining order is only as effective as its enforcement, especially when an abuser has access to a gun. With DV Awareness Month beginning Oct 1, Ms Magazine examines the deadly connection between DV & firearm access, & the gaps that can leave survivors at risk. msmagazine.com/2026/09/22/d...
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A Restraining Order Is Not Enough When an Abuser Has a Gun
Nearly 2,400 women were killed by men in 2024, according to a recent Violence Policy Center report. Nearly nine out of 10 knew their killer, and firearms were used in 63.4 percent of these homicides.…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us for the Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, September 30, for a community discussion about new and proven solutions to reduce gun violence in Illinois. Hear from community leaders about approaches to reducing violence. Register: secure.numero.ai/signup/Reima... #RIFLact
Flyer for the “Reimagining Public Safety Town Hall” in Chicago on September 30 from 6–8 p.m. at 1841 North Laramie Avenue. The event will discuss new and proven solutions to end gun violence in Illinois. The flyer includes a Chicago skyline, Illinois map, QR code for registration, and photos of Pastor Venus Vaughn, Artinese Myrick, Tierra Lemon, and State Representative La Shawn Ford. Hosted by the RIFL Act Coalition, Safe Illinois, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, LiveFreeIllinois, and Peacemakers Coalition.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣 Calling all Cook County voters! Who sits before us in a courtroom is a critical component of justice in Illinois, especially for women. Judges make decisions that can affect our daily lives. Know who’s on your ballot. Check your judges today at 2026retention.injusticewatch.org #JudgesMatter
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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide
Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣 Calling all voters: Your community needs you this November. Election offices across the country are still short of the poll workers they need, including communities in Illinois. Become a poll worker. Application deadlines are fast approaching. Learn more and sign up here: powerthepolls.org
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks for sharing! Cook County & the City of Chicago have some of the most complex ballots in the nation. With dozens of judicial races, local referendums, & overlapping taxing districts, election authorities must design, proofread, translate, & print hundreds of unique ballot variations.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣 Chicago voters: Stop by the Election Protection Festival this Saturday in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood to connect with local orgs, learn about election protection, register to vote, & find volunteer opportunities. Come learn, connect & find a way to get involved ahead of the Nov midterms.
Flyer for the Election Protection Festival 2026, taking place Saturday, September 26, from 3–7 PM at Jarvis Square Alfresco Space. The event invites neighbors and community organizations to help protect democracy, with opportunities to register to vote and get involved. Festival partners include Rogers Park Welcoming, Protect RP, League of Women Voters of Chicago, NAACP Chicago Westside Branch, and 49th Ward Alderwoman Maria Hadden.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Every vote shapes our community & voting early ensures your voice is heard on your schedule! 🗓️ #EarlyVoting begins Sept 24 across Illinois (except Cook). Check your jurisdiction here for early voting dates & locations: elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegistrationSystems/EarlyVotingLocationsSearch.aspx
A graphic announcement titled: EARLY VOTING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24 in counties across Illinois, except Cook. The graphic features a white map of Illinois with its county outlines. Cook County is highlighted in red, with a label reading: *Chicago: Oct 1, Cook County Suburbs: Oct 7. To the bottom left, there is a circular logo featuring the text "She Votes Illinois" over a light teal silhouette of the state. To the bottom right, an icon of a dark blue ballot box shows a paper being inserted, a checkmark, and the word "VOTE." The bottom of the graphic includes red text: Check your jurisdiction here for early voting dates and locations:, followed by a blue web link: elections.il.gov and a cursor arrow.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For the first time, Chicagoans will elect the entire Chicago Board of Education: 20 district reps + a board president. Check out WBEZ’s Chicago School Board Voter Guide to find your district & learn about the candidates before Election Day on Nov. 3, 2026. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
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2026 Chicago School Board Voter Guide: Candidates & Map
Find your Chicago School Board voting district by address, explore the map and compare candidates in the fall 2026 Board of Education election.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📣 Chicago voters will elect all 21 members of the Board of Education this November. What does the board do, and what will be on your ballot? Chalkbeat Chicago breaks it down ahead of the November 3 election. Early voting begins downtown Chicago Sept 24. www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026...
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Why is the upcoming Chicago school board election so important? We’ve got the answers.
You may have heard that you should vote in this year’s election for the Chicago Board of Education. Here’s what you need to know, including the answer to this critical question: What do they even do?
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Illinois made history in 2021 by becoming the 1st state to require public schools to teach Asian American & Pacific Islander history. Students deserve a complete history that reflects our communities. Read WBEZ’s look at what’s happening in IL classrooms. www.wbez.org/education/20...
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A law requires Illinois schools to teach Asian American history. Is it happening?
Five years ago, the TEAACH Act made Illinois the first state to require public schools to teach Asian American history. WBEZ checks in on its progress.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The new Illinois Reproductive Health Care Hub brings information about abortion, birth control, pregnancy and postpartum care, affordable care options, providers, and patient rights together in one place. Explore the new resource: reproductivehealth.illinois.gov
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Home Page
In Illinois, you have the right to make your own decisions about your reproductive health. You can access safe and legal care here, including abortion and birth control. This site will help you with…
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Illinois continues to lead the way in protecting reproductive health and expanding access to care. 💙 dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen...
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Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Reproductive Health Care Hub
Illinois Department of Public Health Urges Public to Get Vaccinated Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Chicago’s Latino theater community takes center stage! 🎭 Destinos returns for its 9th year with 12+ productions exploring identity, immigration, work, ancestry and LGBTQ+ Latine experiences across nine Chicago venues through Oct. 11. www.axios.com/local/chicag...
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Chicago's Destinos festival puts Latinos center stage
Latino artists explore labor, identity and community a year after Operation Midway Blitz reshaped Chicago.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our Latest Nation Watch Biweekly is Live! We’re breaking down the top national headlines you need to know from including ICE losing count of detainee miscarriages to Illinois health coverage cuts, and more. Plus, don’t miss our Recent Wins! shevotesil.substack.com/p/she-votes-...
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She Votes Illinois: Nation Watch Biweekly - September 19, 2026
Recapping the top national developments you should know
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📣 Calling all women leaders! Applications for IWIL Training Academy’s Class of 2027 are now open, and YOU should run! For more information and to apply, visit YouShouldRunIL.com. Applications close on Tuesday, November 10.
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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For the first time, Congress held a hearing focused entirely on menopause, bringing attention to gaps in research, medical training, treatment access & workplace impacts. We’ll be watching to see what comes next. 19thnews.org/2026/09/cong...
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Congress is finally talking about menopause
A bipartisan group led by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will hold Congress’ first-ever hearing on how to improve treatment for menopause and fund research.
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