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A Better Way Forward for Illinois

Illinois legislators introduced a bill that would allow physicians to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill patients. The Catholic Church opposes this legislation because it’s at odds with physicians’ responsibility to care for patients and can open the door to more suicide.

Catholics in Illinois

The Latest News & Updates

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Involving EMTALA

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Involving EMTALA

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision involving the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). CCI joins with USCCB in affirming emergency medical care for women and their preborn children. The full statement can be found HERE.

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Legislative Updates

Legislative Updates

This update was posted at 5.22.24 at 1:47 p.m. CST HB 581 Amendment 2 - Abortion Emergency Stabilizing Treatment (OPPOSE) House Bill 581 defines abortion as a “stabilizing treatment” for hospital emergency services if a pregnant patient has an “injury or acute medical...

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Current Status of the Invest in Kids Act

Current Status of the Invest in Kids Act

CCI released a joint statement alongside Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund and Agudath Israel about where the Invest in Kids Act currently stands. A pdf can be found HERE and the full text is also below.
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The Best Possible Education for Our Kids

We work to make their dreams come true. 

Protecting Every Life

We support legislative efforts to protect every stage of life.

Marriage and Family Life

We advance policies that promote marriage and strengthen the family.

Catholic Priorities in State Government

We represent the Catholic Church at the Illinois Capitol.

Social Services

We feed the hungry, care for the sick, and help the needy.

Social Justice

We advocate for policies that respect the dignity of immigrants, workers, senior citizens, and low-income individuals and families.

Ad Hoc Committee

Prison and Jail Ministry

CCI coordinates a statewide effort of prison and jail ministry offered through the dioceses. Lay Catholics receive training to offer hope to inmates through the salvation of the Gospel.

Find Your Legislator

Find out who are your elected officials, and how to contact them. Learn who is in the state leadership positions, and who sits on relevant committees in the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives.