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

🚨 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.
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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 · 20h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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.

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

👏 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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago faces unprecedented attacks from the Trump administration. On October 18, we’ll stand united at Hands Off Chicago. Together, we will defend our neighborhoods, protect our democracy, and show the nation our city will not be intimidated.

📣 Join us: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

“Flyer with bold text that reads: ‘Hands Off Chicago. No Kings.’ A black crown is crossed out with a large red X. Below, a blue banner says ‘Sat • October 18 • 12PM.’ Four red stars, styled like the Chicago flag, are underneath. Another blue banner at the bottom reads: ‘Butler Field / Grant Park.’ The background is white with a dark blue border.”

She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 3d

📣 The U.S. Senate Forum is livestreaming now! Tune in to hear directly from the candidates running in the 2026 Democratic primary on the issues that matter most.

Join us LIVE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CitizenActio...

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 3d

(2/2) Illinois’s 2nd Congressional District stretches south from Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood through the South Side, southern suburbs, and into rural counties outside Chicagoland.

Not sure if you live in IL-2? 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 · 3d

(1/2) The next IL-2 Congressperson will help shape the future of our country and your voice matters!

Join She Votes IL for the IL-2 Candidate Forum this Thurs, Oct 9, where Democratic candidates will share their vision & answer your questions. Sign up today! www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...

Flyer for a House Candidate Forum for District 2. The background features an image of the U.S. Capitol building and a silhouette of Illinois. Event details: Thursday, October 9th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Kennedy-King College.

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

This week’s She Votes, She Reads highlights the power of women defending democracy and dignity in office, in media, and in the streets.

Explore what our community is reading, listening to, & fighting for. Plus test your knowledge with our quick quiz! mailchi.mp/6e0dc6c0c7d9...

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

In 1892, Elizabeth Eddy made history as the first woman in Kewanee, IL to run for elected office, paving the way for women’s political leadership in Kewanee & beyond. Her story is a powerful reminder that progress is built on the courage of those who came before us.

The first woman to run for elected office in Kewanee | Kewanee Voice

Suffragist leader Elizabeth V. Eddy paved the way in our hometown. The 1818 Illinois Constitution granted voting rights only to “white, male inhabitants above the age of twenty-one . . . .” But…

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

📢 Nation Watch Weekly — Oct 3

From massive immigration raids in Chicago to the federal government shutdown, we’re tracking the biggest national developments that impact Illinois. Plus: key wins in the fight for democracy and reproductive rights.

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

She Votes Illinois: Nation Watch Weekly — October 3, 2025

Recapping the top national developments you should know

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

County leaders are working to change this inequity through community partnerships, safe sleep education, & resources for families. These measures are critical to closing the gap. Every baby deserves a safe start. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/01/s...

Black babies die suddenly, unexpectedly at 14 times the rate of white babies in Cook County, report says

“Babies are dying simply because mothers don’t have the information and the support that they need.”

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

On Wednesday, federal agents in unmarked vans arrived at a Bronzeville shelter, detaining four people & questioning others, a scene that was chaotic & traumatic for residents.

Shelters are meant to be safe spaces where vulnerable people can find refuge. ICE raids have no place here.

Bronzeville Homeless Shelter Residents 'Traumatized' After Feds Chase, Arrest 4 People

The federal agents arrived in unmarked minivans and detained four people Wednesday outside a shelter run by a local pastor's nonprofit.

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

This intimidation of residents, witnesses, and survivors makes it harder for people to access justice, housing, and protection orders. Courts need to be safe spaces where everyone can participate without fear. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/01/i...

Public defender, legal groups ask chief judge to prohibit warrantless immigration arrests at courthouses

Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. and a coalition of legal groups and social service organizations on Wednesday petitioned Chief Judge Tim Evans to enter a general order prohibiting …

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

Many survivors of #GBV are at risk of losing safe housing because of the gov’t shutdown. Federally funded housing benefits are a lifeline—without them, survivors face instability & danger.

📢 Take action: Support housing benefits for survivors 👉 bit.ly/48KvIeD

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 8d

Governor Pritzker calls on Trump to be removed via the 25th Amendment: “There is something genuinely wrong with this man and the 25th Amendment ought to be invoked.”

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

Over 153,000 IL federal employees face job uncertainty due to the federal govt shutdown, & federal programs many families rely on could see disruptions.

📣 TAKE ACTION!
Urge Senators Durbin &Duckworth to hold the line & keep pushing for a deal that protects our health. www.wbez.org/government-p...

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

ICYMI: State Rep. Terra Costa Howard has officially resigned her seat in the IL House of Representatives effective today, after serving since 2019. She’s been appointed as a DuPage County Circuit Court Judge, starting Oct. 17. www.dailyherald.com/20250923/new...

State lawmaker Howard to become DuPage County judge

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard is giving up her seat in the state House to become a DuPage County Circuit Court judge. The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday it is appointing Howard as reside...

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