Education Newsletter April-May 2012

We're combining April and May into one newsletter since the madcap rush to the scheduled May 31 adjournment date for the legislature has begun. This newsletter contains an action alert for textbook funding in the forms of House Bill 6134 and Senate Bill 3908....
CCI Radio Hour — April 16, 2012

CCI Radio Hour — April 16, 2012

April 16, 2012 show Bob Gilligan talks to Bishop Daniel Jenky as he celebrates 10 years as bishop of Peoria. David Morrison of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform explains political action committees and the power they have in making contributions for...

U.S. bishops call for “Fortnight for Freedom” this summer

U.S. bishops today called for pastors and the laity to vigorously defend religious freedom, setting aside a two-week period this summer to take action. The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement on religious freedom, citing recent...

CCI backs Illinois pharmacists in fight for conscience rights

The Catholic Conference of Illinois this week joined a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a six-year-old lawsuit filed against the state by two Illinois pharmacy owners seeking conscience protection against dispensing emergency contraception. Former Gov. Rod...

Get the facts on the Ultrasound Opportunity Act

Too many misconceptions are floating around about the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, House Bill 4085 sponsored by Rep. Joe Lyons, D-Chicago. Stay informed on this important issue. The legislation simply calls for a woman to be asked if she wants to view an ultrasound...