Mar 11, 2020
The Catholic Conference's Life Advocacy Days set for March 18, March 25 and April 1 at the Illinois Capitol have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials at the Capitol today notified lobbyists that all events and tours scheduled at the Springfield building are cancelled until further notice to limit the possible transmission of the coronavirus.
Feb 27, 2020
The Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Illinois State Board of Education are joining forces in April to present a free conference on school wellness targeted to both public and nonpublic school officials.
Feb 25, 2020
Expecting a push to repeal the current parental notice of abortion law, the Catholic Conference is partnering with the six Illinois dioceses to offer Life Advocacy Days, allowing pro-life pilgrims to lobby lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol on the benefits of the current law.
Feb 17, 2020
Executive Director Bob Gilligan speaks with Bishop Malloy of Rockford; discusses the possible impact of a U.S. Supreme Court case on tax credit scholarships; and gets an update on Illinois' tax credit scholarship program.
Jan 20, 2020
Executive Director Bob Gilligan explores the USCCB's election-year initiative, "Civilize It"; limiting solitary confinement with state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago; reforming the felony-murder charge with advocate Marshan Allen; and vaping with Shana Crews of the American Cancer Society.
Dec 16, 2019
Executive Director Bob Gilligan discusses the upcoming March for Life Chicago with speaker Claire Culwell; the Global Child Thrive Act with representatives of USCCB and CRS; a ministry for homeless men with Deacon Alfred Coleman; and the joy of adoption with Christopher Orlet of the Belleville Messenger.
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