Illinois Issues: Women Rising - The Push For Gender Parity In State Government
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, as well as the 2016 election, have sparked renewed passion for electing women to office in Illinois.
Illinois Issues: Illinois Women Tell Their #Metoo Stories
In the midst of the national #metoo phenomenon, Illinois women wrestle with their own experiences.
Women’s Caucus Created By State Senators
Women in the Illinois Senate plan to advance their voices in leadership with the creation of their own caucus. Women on both sides of the aisle say they’ve had a significant role in crafting policy, but may not always get the credit they deserve.