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Access to Justice Campaign: Protecting Workers Compensation and Civil Justice
Date:
01/28/2015 
Powerful special interests, led by Governor Rauner, are determined to diminish the rights of individual citizens and the access those citizens have to the court system by promoting the myth of “frivolous lawsuits”.
Get the facts! Don’t let special interests distort our civil justice system and intimidate individuals from exercising their constitutional rights and seeking justice when they are injured or a loved one is killed due to negligence.
Citizen Action/Illinois Releases its Illinois Supreme Court Scorecard 2004-2014
Date:
09/16/2014 
As long as Judges are selected and retained by a process that includes elections, it is necessary that the voters have accurate information about candidates to make reasoned choices. The following summarizes the opinions of the Illinois Supreme Court over the last 10 years and reviews votes for justices up for retention this November.
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Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans (IARA) releases 2013 Congressional Scorecard.
Date:
09/16/2014 
IARA's 2013 Congressional Scorecard is a special report on legislation vital to America’s retirees. This voting record reflects how committed our elected representatives are to retirees and older Americans. Use it to educate yourself on where your elected officials stand.
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Help Us Fight for National Payday Loan Protections
Date:
09/16/2014 
Help Us Fight for National Payday Loan Protections
This year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing to issue new rules for payday lenders. This historic and unprecedented opportunity will enable a federal agency to finally curb the payday loan debt trap nationwide, much like we have already done here in Illinois. We expect Payday lenders to mount a significant campaign to stop these efforts.
Citizen Action/Illinois Releases Illinois State Legislative Scorecard
Date:
09/02/2014 
Citizen Action/Illinois is proud to announce the release of its Illinois State Legislative Scorecard. Follow the link below to read the entire scorecard:
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Gov. Quinn Vetoes Ridesharing Protections, CA/IL Calls for Override.
Date:
08/25/2014 
From The Republic (therepublic.com):
Gov. Quinn vetoes ridesharing bills, says local governments best to regulate new industry
By Carla K. Johnson
Associated Press
August 25, 2014 - 2:20 pm EDT
CA/IL Calls on Legislature to Override Gov. Quinn's Veto of Ridesharing Consumer Protection Act
Date:
08/25/2014 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2014 Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue
312-427-2114 X202
CA/IL Calls Out Billionaire UBER CEO for Throwing Rider Safety Out the Door
Date:
08/20/2014 
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue
(312) 427-2114 x203
August 20, 2014
CA/IL Applauds Walgreens Decision to Remain in the U.S.
Date:
08/06/2014 
For Immediate Release Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue
August 6, 2014 312-427-2114 X202
Register to Vote!
Date:
08/03/2014 
Register to Vote!
Voter participation starts with registering to vote. New online tools and no-excuses early voting make it easier than ever to cast your ballot.
First, you may want to verify that your registration is up-to-date HERE
To register or update your registration using the NEW Online Registration Tool you need:
