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She Votes Illinois
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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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Accountability. Transparency. Leadership. The Illinois Comptroller Candidate Forum is your chance to hear how candidates plan to steward Illinois’ finances.

Join us as we co-host the Illinois Comptroller Forum on November 18! >> www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...
Flyer for the Comptroller Candidate Forum. Event details: Tuesday, November 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Rainbow PUSH. The design features a blue background, the U.S. Capitol building, and an outline of the state of Illinois.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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📣 Know Your Rights Training — Mondays in Nov at 6 PM

Do you know what to do if you or someone in your community is stopped or questioned by immigration or law enforcement? Join ICIRR’s Know Your Rights training to learn how to protect yourself & your community. Sign up today! bit.ly/KYRtrainings...
Graphic for ‘Know Your Rights Training.’ The top section has large bold text reading ‘Know Your Rights Training.’ The middle section says ‘Mondays in November at 6 p.m.’ next to a simple megaphone icon. The bottom banner reads ‘Join the trainings at bit.ly/KYRtrainingsNov.’ The design uses bright teal, red, and white colors.
November 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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📢 Nation Watch Weekly — November 7, 2025
Courts, communities, and voters made waves this week.

National news can feel overwhelming, so we break down what actually matters for you, your community, and our democracy.

👉 Read the full roundup here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...
Photo of a desktop scene with a modern lamp, potted plant, and open laptop. On the laptop screen is a graphic titled “She Votes IL: Nation Watch Weekly” with a globe and silhouettes of people. The sub headline reads, “Recapping the top national developments you should know.” In the top right corner, the date "November 7, 2025” is displayed. A She Votes Illinois logo is in the top left corner. A graphic titled “Weekly Wins from She Votes Illinois’ Nation Watch Weekly” dated November 7. The design features a navy blue header and a light beige background with red checkmark icons next to a list of news highlights. Wins include: judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP; TRO improving conditions at Broadview ICE; judge blocks Trump’s transportation fund threat; ICE force limits imposed by federal courts; jury acquits D.C. “sandwich guy”; court rejects Trump’s voter-ID demand; FDA abortion pill restrictions ruled unlawful; Democrats score major 2025 election wins; and election results affirm support for trans rights. Footer text reads “Full stories every Friday” and “medium.com/@shevotesil,” with the She Votes Illinois logo in the corner.
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Chicago! It’s time to make your voice heard! Mayor Johnson has proposed a 43% decrease in city funding for gender-based violence services for next year. We cannot let this happen! Join The Networks' call to action & email Chicago leaders to amend the proposed FY26 budget: Tinyurl.com/FY26CityBudget
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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HB767 has passed both Houses, giving Illinois more control over its vaccine policy!

This is a major step to keep health decisions focused on science and access for everyone in Illinois. Learn more here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/v...
Graphic announcing that Illinois’ HB767 has passed both Houses. The light blue background features bold navy text reading: “HB767 PASSES BOTH HOUSES! Strengthening Illinois’ Authority on Vaccine Guidelines.” Four red check marks highlight key points: Expands the state’s Immunization Advisory Committee Ensures insurance covers all state-recommended vaccines Allows Illinois to set vaccine policy independent of federal changes Builds long-term infrastructure for public health decisions A quote below reads: “Illinois is going to trust our doctors and health care professionals. This commission should live on beyond any change in administration.” – Rep. Bob Morgan. At the bottom, a red banner says: “An important step in protecting public health and science-based policy!” Top right is a circular photo of a masked healthcare worker holding a syringe, and the She Votes Illinois logo appears in the lower right corner.
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🎉 Women Win! - The election results are in & across the United States, women are winning & breaking glass ceilings! These leaders are shaping our future, one milestone at a time!

Are there any firsts for women that we didn’t catch? Send them our way so we can recognize these trailblazers!
A bright blue celebratory graphic from She Votes Illinois titled “WOMEN WIN! Election Day: November 4, 2025 – Breaking the glass ceiling across the U.S.!” The image lists six historic election victories by women: Abigail Spanberger: First woman elected governor of Virginia Ghazala Hashmi: First Muslim woman elected to statewide office (VA Lt. Gov) Mary Sheffield: First woman elected mayor of Detroit, MI Sharon Owens: First Black person elected mayor of Syracuse, NY Dorcey Applyrs: First Black person elected mayor of Albany, NY Kaohly Vang Her: First woman, first Hmong, and first Asian American elected mayor of St. Paul, MN Gold confetti appears on a blue background with the She Votes Illinois logo in the top left corner. A purple label reads “PAGE 1,” and the tagline at the bottom reads, “Celebrating women shaping our future!” A bright blue celebratory graphic from She Votes Illinois with gold ribbon accents and bold yellow text reading “WOMEN WIN! Election Day: November 4, 2025 – Breaking the glass ceiling across the U.S.!” It highlights six historic election wins: Erica Deuso, first openly transgender person elected mayor in PA; Talia Rodriguez, first and only Latina elected to the Buffalo Board of Education (re-elec; Kristi Cox, first woman elected mayor of Richmond Hill, GA; Christal Watson, first Black woman elected mayor of Wyandotte County, KS; and May Nivar, first Chinese-American elected state legislator in Virginia. A purple label reading “Page 2” appears at the bottom with text below that reads, “Celebrating women shaping our future!”
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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🎉 HB576 passes both Houses!

Championing safety & privacy for public officials, this is especially important for women in public service, who are disproportionately targeted. HB576 opens the door for more women to run for office making it a huge step toward empowering #WomenInPolitics.
Graphic with blue background and white text that reads: “HB576 PASSES BOTH HOUSES! Stronger Safety & Privacy Protections for Public Officials.” Below are four green check marks with points: Personal information can be removed from public websites Makes it illegal to post information that could endanger officials’ safety Campaign funds may be used for home & cybersecurity protections FOIA rules updated to shield sensitive personal data A quote below says: “Public service should never come with threats to personal safety... We can preserve transparency while protecting the people who keep our democracy functioning.” – Senator Adriane Johnson. At the bottom, on a red banner: “An important step in empowering women in politics!” Images: Top right, small circular photo of a female candidate speaking to a group, and bottom right is the “She Votes Illinois” logo.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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(1/2) The next IL Congressperson from District 8 will help shape the future of our country & your voice matters! Join She Votes IL for the IL-8 Candidate Forum Thursday, Nov 13, where Dem candidates will share their vision & hear where they stand on critical issues. Sign up at mobilize.us/s/0Z15Z2
Flyer for the House Candidate Forum, District 8. Event details: Thursday, November 13th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elgin Community College. The design features a blue background, the U.S. Capitol building, and an outline of the state of Illinois.
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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She Votes, She Reads - This week we spotlight stories on the global fight to end violence against women, from ICE policies harming survivors to cuts in reproductive care that cost lives.

📅 Join our IL Candidate Forums and community actions. Sign up today!

Read more at bit.ly/SheVotesSheR...
A young woman in a white tank top and cozy sweater sits on a couch holding a red coffee mug and reading on a tablet that shows news headlines. To the right, text reads: “📧 She Votes, She Reads: What Our Community is Reading. Get Informed. Stay Activated. November 3, 2025.” In the bottom right corner is the logo for She Votes Illinois.
November 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🎉 Big win for civil rights & community safety! IL HB1312 passes both Houses & is heading to the governor’s desk!

Huge thanks to the IL Legislative Latino Caucus, ICIRR, & advocates for their leadership and advocacy to pass these measures making Illinois a safer, more welcoming state for all.
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Federal SNAP cuts are fast approaching. Join IL legislators and the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Wed, Nov 5 at noon for a virtual town hall on what these changes mean for Illinois families—and how you can help.

Sign up today at www.SenatorSara.com/snap
Graphic for a “Virtual SNAP Town Hall” on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at noon. The event features Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Representatives Ann Williams and Margaret Croke, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Text reads “Learn more about federal cuts to SNAP benefits. Register at www.SenatorSara.com/snap.” The image includes photos of Sara Feigenholtz, Ann Williams, and Margaret Croke, along with their organization logos on a purple background.
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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(1/2) The next IL Congressperson from District 7 will help shape the future of our country. Join She Votes IL for the IL-7 Candidate Forum this Tues, Nov 3, where Dem candidates will share their vision & hear where they stand on critical issues.

Sign up today! mobilize.us/s/Y8W77x
October 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Want to help keep your community safe?

Join ICIRR’s Know Your Rights + Migra Watch Training — held virtually on Wednesdays through the end of the year! Learn how to protect yourself and others during immigration enforcement actions.

📅 Register today at bit.ly/ICIRRKYR
Illustrated graphic showing a diverse group of people—some holding hands, some walking, and one person using a wheelchair—standing in front of colorful row houses. In the background, three ICE agents are seen walking away. The text reads: “Join the collective fight against ICE! Sign up for a Know Your Rights/Migra Watch training! bit.ly/ICIRRKYR.” The image uses bold purple, orange, and lavender colors.
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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📢 Nation Watch Weekly is here!

From threats to SNAP benefits and expanding deportations in Chicago to court wins for LGBTQ+ rights and accountability for federal agents — we’re tracking the stories shaping our democracy.

👉 Read the full roundup here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...
Photo of a desktop scene with a modern lamp, potted plant, and open laptop. On the laptop screen is a graphic titled “She Votes IL: Nation Watch Weekly” with a globe and silhouettes of people. The sub headline reads, “Recapping the top national developments you should know.” In the top left corner, the date “October 24, 2025” is displayed. A She Votes Illinois logo is in the bottom right corner.
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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We joined more than 8mm nationwide to make #NoKings the largest one-day protest in U.S. history. Together, we sent a powerful message: we will not accept authoritarianism & we will not be silent.

But the fight continues for our democracy & our freedoms. Take action at mailchi.mp/6e37fd4f09b5...
A four-photo collage bordered in teal showing scenes from the “No Kings” rallies. The top left image shows a large crowd gathered in front of a stage with a banner reading “Hands Off Chicago.” The top right image shows a young woman shouting into a megaphone. The bottom left image shows a person holding a bright yellow sign that reads “NO KINGS!” in bold red and blue letters. The bottom right image shows a small group of people standing along a roadside, some wearing colorful tie-dye shirts, holding handmade “No Kings” signs.
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Federal officials have notified all states that it will not fund November SNAP benefits if the Republican federal govt shutdown continues.

The Greater Chicago Food Depository & City Colleges of Chicago are hosting info sessions to help families understand these updates and access support.
Flyer titled “SNAP Information Sessions and Enrollment Help,” hosted by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and City Colleges of Chicago. It announces upcoming sessions to inform residents about changes to SNAP (food stamps/Link Card) and provide onsite enrollment or recertification assistance. Text reads: “SNAP Changes Are Coming. Get the facts. Get support. Get enrolled. New federal rules for SNAP will impact millions of Illinois residents. Learn how these changes affect you, your family, or your community, and get support with onsite enrollment or recertification.” Table lists the following sessions: * **Kennedy-King College:** October 21, 10–11:30 a.m., 6301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621 * **Malcolm X College:** October 22, 6–7:30 p.m., 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 * **Richard J. Daley College:** October 22, 6–7:30 p.m., 7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652 * **Olive-Harvey College:** October 23, 12–1:30 p.m., 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 * **Harold Washington College:** October 25, 10–11:30 a.m., 30 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601 * **Harry S Truman College:** October 29, 6–7:30 p.m., 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 * **Wilbur Wright College:** November 6, 6–7:30 p.m., 4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 Bottom text reads: “Scan the QR code to register! Registration is encouraged but not required.” Logos of *Greater Chicago Food Depository* and *City Colleges of Chicago* appear at the bottom, with the websites *ccc.edu* and *chicagosfoodbank.org Sesiones informativas y ayuda para la inscripción en SNAP Organizado por el Banco de Alimentos de Chicago y City Colleges de Chicago Se avecinan cambios en SNAP Infórmese. Obtenga apoyo. Inscríbase. Las nuevas reglas federales de SNAP afectarán a millones de residentes de Illinois. Infórmese sobre cómo estos cambios les afectan a usted, a su familia o a su comunidad, y obtenga ayuda con la inscripción o la recertificación. Asista a una sesión informativa en su City College local: COLLEGE FECHA DIRECCIÓN KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE 21 de octubre 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 6301 S Halsted St Chicago, IL 60621 MALCOLM X COLLEGE 22 de octubre 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 1900 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60612 RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE 22 de octubre 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 7500 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL 60652 OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE 23 de octubre 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10001 S Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60628 HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 25 de octubre 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 30 E Lake St Chicago, IL 60601 HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE 29 de octubre 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 1145 W Wilson Ave Chicago, IL 60640 WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE 6 de noviembre 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 4300 N Narragansett Ave Chicago, IL 60634 ¡Escanee el código QR para registrarse! Se recomienda registrarse, pero no es obligatorio. ccc.edu | chicagosfoodbank.org Logos: City Colleges of Chicago y Greater Chicago Food Depository.
October 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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📖 She Votes, She Reads - This week, we’re reflecting on the power of collective voices—from the No Kings rallies to the fight for repro & healthcare rights. Knowledge & action go hand in hand, & these stories remind us why defending autonomy & democracy matters every day. bit.ly/SheVotesSheR...
A young woman in a white tank top and cozy sweater sits on a couch holding a red coffee mug and reading on a tablet that shows news headlines. To the right, text reads: “📧 She Votes, She Reads: What Our Community is Reading. Get Informed. Stay Activated. October 20, 2025.” In the bottom right corner is the logo for She Votes Illinois.
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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📢 Nation Watch Weekly — Oct 17, 2025

Catch up on the top national stories you need to know: Supreme Court decisions, ICE enforcement, WEEKLY WINS, and more!

👉 Read the full roundup: bit.ly/NationWatchW...
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October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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🚨 Broadview ICE facility is breaking the law: no beds, no showers, meals cut, and detainees held for weeks, not hours. Protesters & journalists assaulted. Congress denied entry. Last audit: 2018.

✉️ Demand closure: Visit www.caarpr.org/irwc to send an email today!
Digital flyer calling for the closure of the Broadview ICE Facility. Large bold text reads: “Close the Broadview ICE Facility.” Smaller text says the Broadview ICE Staging Facility is being used illegally to detain people for days with no beds, showers, and only one meal a day, urging people to email State’s Attorney Eileen Burke and Attorney General Kwame Raoul to shut it down. Photos of Kwame Raoul and Eileen Burke appear at the bottom corners. Behind them, a protest banner reads “Close the Broadview ICE Detention Center.” The bottom section includes a call to action: “Visit CAARPR.org/IRWC to send an email today,” with a black butterfly logo on an orange background.
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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(1/2) The next IL Congressperson from District 9 will help shape the future of our country & your voice matters! Join She Votes IL for the IL-9 Candidate Forum this Tues, Oct 21, where Democratic candidates will share their vision & answer your questions.

Sign up at www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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🌿 This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, & contributions of Indigenous communities.

Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay is one step in the right direction acknowledging the lasting impacts of colonization and moving toward a more truthful understanding of our history.
Colorful graphic poster with a desert landscape and blue sky reading “Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — October 13, 2025.” The word “Celebrate” arches above a geometric Indigenous-inspired design in turquoise, red, and orange. At the bottom right is a circular logo that says “She Votes Illinois” with a wheat illustration.
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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📢 Nation Watch Weekly — Oct 10

From Trump threatening to jail Gov. Pritzker to major court rulings defending birthright citizenship & journalists’ & protesters’ rights, we’re tracking the stories shaping our democracy.

👉 Read the full recap here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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EMERGENCY SNAP BRIEFING

Starting Nov 1, federal changes to SNAP take effect. Join State Rep Ammons & Senator Faraci Friday, Oct 10 for a virtual briefing with community leaders to learn what’s coming & how it impacts families.

Register ➡️ bit.ly/4768E7N
October 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay — a stark reminder that Latinas earn just 54¢ for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men. Over 40 years, that’s a loss of $1.2 million in income.

📣 Tell your Members of Congress: strengthen oversight of the EEOC to ensure protection of workers from discrimination.
Graphic with a photo of a Latina woman with dark wavy hair, red lipstick, and a denim jacket in the background. Bold red text across the image reads: ‘Latinas Deserve Equal Pay.’ The message advocates for pay equity for Latinas.
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The so-called “SAVE Act” wants to make it harder for Americans to register to vote by requiring proof of citizenship, disproportionately impacting women.

The EAC is reviewing a petition this law.

📝 Add your public comment opposing this petition today! www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...
Graphic urging public action against the SAVE Act. Large red text at the top reads “TAKE ACTION!!” Below it says, “Don’t let the SAVE Act silence 69 million married women.” A red underline separates this text from the next section, which reads “Submit your public comment by Monday, October 20.” The graphic includes icons of a ballot box and a chain link, and text at the bottom says, “Visit: regulations.gov/document/EAC-2025-0236-0001.” In the background, a person holds an “I Voted Today” sticker. The She Votes Illinois logo appears in the lower right corner.
October 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM