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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 2h

🚨 Broadview ICE facility is breaking the law: no beds, no showers, meals cut, and detainees held for weeks, not hours. Protesters & journalists assaulted. Congress denied entry. Last audit: 2018.

✉️ Demand closure: Visit www.caarpr.org/irwc to send an email today!

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Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov · 7h

Confused about perimenopause and menopause? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it in the dark. Join in the conversation this week: bit.ly/MenopauseMattersEvents

#MenopauseAwarenessWeek

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 9h

If you’re uninsured or underinsured, this statewide program can connect you with free mammograms and other screenings that detect cancer early.

📞 Call the Women’s Health Line at 888-522-1282, or reach out to your local IBCCP agency to schedule an appointment. www.wcia.com/news/health-...

Early detection saves lives: Eligible women in Illinois can receive free mammogram screenings

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — On Monday, WCIA 3 went pink for breast cancer. We are working to spread awareness and introduce you to survivors, researchers and other medical professionals. Data shows bre…

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) Illinois’s 9th Congressional District covers parts of Cook, Lake, and McHenry counties. Not sure if you live in IL-9? Check your district here: www.house.gov/representati...

Find Your Representative | house.gov

Not sure of your congressional district or who your member is? This service will assist you by matching your ZIP code to your congressional district, with links to your member's website and contact…

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

(1/2) The next IL Congressperson from District 9 will help shape the future of our country & your voice matters! Join She Votes IL for the IL-9 Candidate Forum this Tues, Oct 21, where Democratic candidates will share their vision & answer your questions.

Sign up at www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Starting Saturday Cook County residents can receive free flu and COVID-19 shots from the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Cook County residents can get free COVID, flu shots at county clinics starting this weekend

The health department will provide the free shots every Saturday at its vaccination clinics beginning this weekend and until March 28.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

👏 Welcome Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa to the Illinois General Assembly!

As the first Latina to represent a district entirely within DuPage County, her voice and perspective are an important addition to the General Assembly.

Congratulations, Rep. DeLaRosa!

Democratic Party of Illinois @illinoisdems.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa on her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives for the 42nd district!

She is a longtime activist from Glen Ellyn where she served on the Glenbard Township District 87 School Board for 10 years.

We look forward to fighting for families together!

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) 📣 Tell your IL state legislators: Support the bills that protect our communities. Review our full list of bills to support here: bit.ly/SVIL2025bills

2025 SVIL bills to support

2025 Bills to Support We urge you to call, email or write your IL State Representative and your IL State Senator to voice your support for the following bills. A Witness Slip is a person or group...

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 1d

(1/2) Illinois lawmakers have returned to Springfield with major issues on the line, from saving public transit to tackling rising energy and insurance costs. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/13/i...

Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and the Bears

Perhaps the most significant item on legislators’ veto session to-do list is whether to implement changes and secure funding to keep buses and trains around Chicago running on time.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 2d

This move could cripple programs for students with disabilities. And while the firings happened during the shutdown, let’s not forget that this fits into Trump’s long-standing goal of dismantling the Dept of Education.
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Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources

The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.

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10 Minutes A Day @10minutesaday.bsky.social · 2d

Are you a member of the #disability community who would like to attend a #NoKings event but can't do in person? We're hosting a virtual one with our partners, @diyabled.bsky.social, Saturday, 10/18, & we'd love to to be with you in community! #DisabilityJustice #DisabilitySky 💙💜

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 2d

🌿 This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich histories, cultures, & contributions of Indigenous communities.

Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay is one step in the right direction acknowledging the lasting impacts of colonization and moving toward a more truthful understanding of our history.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Nation Watch Weekly — Oct 10

From Trump threatening to jail Gov. Pritzker to major court rulings defending birthright citizenship & journalists’ & protesters’ rights, we’re tracking the stories shaping our democracy.

👉 Read the full recap here: bit.ly/NationWatchW...

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 5d

SCOTUS heard a case on Wednesday that could decide whether every valid vote in Illinois, & possibly across the country, gets counted.

Counting votes takes time, & democracy works best when every eligible voter’s ballot is counted, not just the ones that arrive the fastest.

US Supreme Court hears arguments in GOP Illinois congressman’s mail-in ballots suit

Beneath nearly two hours of oral arguments in the case was the fate of Illinois’ 2015 law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted for up to 14 days after an election.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 ICE plans to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team. Hiring contractors to monitor Facebook, TikTok, and more for deportation leads, targeting activists and immigrants.
www.wired.com/story/ice-so...

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 6d

She Votes Illinois is proud to join 60+ orgs calling on Cook County to freeze law enforcement spending and invest in community care like violence prevention, mental health, & social services. 💜

Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond.bsky.social · 6d

More than 60 organizations have joined us to call on Cook County to protect funding for essential services like violence prevention, behavioral health, and community investment to reduce intra-community violence by freezing law enforcement spending.

Read more: endmoneybond.org/2025/10/09/6...

60+ Organizations Call on Cook County to Freeze Law Enforcement Spending to Protect Social Services - Coalition to End Money Bond

More than 60 community, faith, policy, and service-providing organizations have joined the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice to call on the Cook County Board of Commissioners to take action in res...

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 6d

NEWS: Today, a judge banned federal agents from using riot control weapons against reporters in Chicago.

It comes after 4 of our journalists were tear-gassed and shot w/ pepper-spray bullets and our nonprofit newsroom @blockclubchi.bsky.social and others sued.

This judgement protects us all:

Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 6d

Tell your IL state legislators to support SB1786, The Rev Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, requiring high schools to give eligible graduating seniors the opportunity to register to vote to help more young people participate in our democracy.
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Please Support and Co-Sponsor SB1786 – The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law

Lawmakers pay close attention to the issues their constituents care about, especially when they hear from you directly. A personal letter or email is one of the most effective ways to influence their…

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 6d

EMERGENCY SNAP BRIEFING

Starting Nov 1, federal changes to SNAP take effect. Join State Rep Ammons & Senator Faraci Friday, Oct 10 for a virtual briefing with community leaders to learn what’s coming & how it impacts families.

Register ➡️ bit.ly/4768E7N

She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 6d

For over 20 years, the strongest safety label has discouraged providers from prescribing these therapies, even though newer studies show they can be safe and effective when started before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause. www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/fd...

FDA plans to revise black box warning on menopause hormone therapies - FemTech World

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to update the black box warning on menopause hormone therapies soon, commissioner Dr Martin Makary has said. The move follows years of debate over…

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrate National Women’s Business Month in Illinois! Join a series of free events this October to connect, learn, and grow your business.

More info & registration can be found on the DCEO website.

Illinois Celebrates National Women’s Business Month | Prairie Communications, LLC

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 7d

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay — a stark reminder that Latinas earn just 54¢ for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men. Over 40 years, that’s a loss of $1.2 million in income.

📣 Tell your Members of Congress: strengthen oversight of the EEOC to ensure protection of workers from discrimination.

Graphic with a photo of a Latina woman with dark wavy hair, red lipstick, and a denim jacket in the background. Bold red text across the image reads: ‘Latinas Deserve Equal Pay.’ The message advocates for pay equity for Latinas.

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 7d

👏 ICYMI: The FDA has approved a second generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, making this safe & widely used medication more accessible. Millions in the U.S. rely on mifepristone for early abortion care, & this approval helps expand options & availability. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 8d

The so-called “SAVE Act” wants to make it harder for Americans to register to vote by requiring proof of citizenship, disproportionately impacting women.

The EAC is reviewing a petition this law.

📝 Add your public comment opposing this petition today! www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 8d

CHICAGO: When our communities are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! As the National Guard comes to occupy our city & suburbs, we stand united to say HELL NO!

@chicago-cata.bsky.social puts out this call for all to rally:
📆 Wed, Oct 8th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Ida B. Wells Dr. & Michigan Ave.

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