Overview

Each Illinois General Assembly runs for two years, and each legislative session begins in January and is usually scheduled to end by May 31. The Catholic Conference of Illinois monitors each legislation for its effect on issues overseen by CCI’s departments.

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The Catholic Conference of Illinois is here to serve you and our Church. Sign up now for our Illinois Catholic Advocacy Network (I-CAN) to stay informed on issues affecting the Church and her mission at both the state and federal levels.

Find and contact your legislator

Find and contact your federal and state officials.

Current Alerts

Current Alerts

Political Guidelines

As tax-exempt organizations, parishes and Catholic Church organizations are prohibited from participating in partisan political activities. However, there are some activities in which you can participate.

Key Votes

Engaged voters will want to know how their state legislators voted on key issues.