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Remembering James Keeran

May 4, 2023 by aclucentralil

As many of you are aware, a dear friend to many of us, Jim Keeran, passed on April 19th. An award-winning journalist, a pillar of the performing arts community, and engaged philanthropist, Jim was a long-time member of the ACLU and a former chair of our local chapter. We will miss him greatly. A celebration …

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ACLU of Central Illinois event set for September 20

September 2, 2022 by ACLU Central Illinois

The Central Illinois Chapter of the ACLU will host Judge James Knecht’s presentation “The Serpent Beguiled Me: Criminal Justice, Prisons, and the Illusion of Originalism” at the Illinois State University Alumni Center at 7 P.M. Tuesday, September 20. This educational event is free to the public. Justice Knecht will cover the deficits of the criminal …

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Welcome to aclu-centralil.org

March 15, 2022 by aclucentralil

The Central Illinois chapter of the ACLU is pleased to launch our new website – aclu-centralil.org. Take a look around to find out more about us, our history, our leadership, and our work. You can also learn more about the issues ACLU is working on or read news, updates & commentary. When you’re ready, we’d …

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