Chicago Tribune publishes CCI op-ed opposing redefinition of marriage legislation
The Chicago Tribune today published an op-ed by the Catholic Conference of Illinois opposing redefinition of marriage legislation currently before the Illinois legislature. Here's a PDF of how the piece played in the paper, and the content can be read below:...
CCI Radio Hour: Feb. 25, 2013
Feb. 25, 2013 show It's another Marriage Monday, as the Illinois House Executive Committee is expected to take up and approve redefinition of marriage legislation tomorrow. Bob talks first to the Rev. Eugene Rivers of Boston, who rose to national prominence...
Illinois residents lobby House lawmakers to oppose redefinition of marriage
CCI objects to Senate approval of redefinition of marriage legislation
The Catholic Conference of Illinois today decried Illinois Senate approval of redefinition of marriage legislation, saying lawmakers are blatantly ignoring the institution’s key role in the foundation of society. The Senate passed Senate Bill 10 on a 34-21 vote,...
Judge dismisses HHS lawsuit brought by Springfield, Joliet dioceses, Catholic Charities of Chicago
A federal judge today dismissed a lawsuit filed against the HHS mandate brought by the dioceses of Springfield and Joliet and their respective Catholic Charities, as well as Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Judge John W. Darrah dismissed the suit on...
U.S. bishops say HHS mandate changes fall short, welcome working with feds on religious freedom concerns
U.S. bishops today responded to changes proposed last week to the federal Health and Human Services mandate, saying the "accommodation" falls short of solving religious freedom concerns but stressed they look forward to working with the federal government on...
HHS mandate changes appear to ease religious freedom assault; U.S. bishops studying modifications
The federal government today announced changes to the Health and Human Services mandate requiring religious organizations to offer insurance coverage of morally objectionable services that appear to recognize religious freedom concerns. However, the U.S. Conference of...
Education Newsletter January 2013
Happy Catholic Schools Week! We want our Catholic schools to continue their fine work, so in this newsletter, we lay out the goals that will guide our education advocacy efforts for the next two years as the lawmakers elected in November take their seats in the 98th...
CCI Radio Hour: Jan. 28, 2013
Jan. 28, 2013 show It's Marriage Monday, as the entire program is devoted to redefinition of marriage efforts currently being pushed in the Illinois legislature. Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, joins host Bob Gilligan to talk about the importance of grassroots...
Temporary licenses for immigrants signed into law, available in late fall 2013
Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law Senate Bill 957, which extends Temporary Visitor Driver's Licenses TVDL) to undocumented immigrants living in Illinois. The legislation has an effective date of 10 months after it is signed, meaning TVDLs will start being...