Yesterday and today we helped welcome 1,000 Chicago high school students to the polls for the first time.
Democracy looks good on Chicago’s youth.
Thank you Chicago Votes for making it happen!
2/ This case should never have been prosecuted, and it sends the wrong message to survivors of domestic violence.
Demand that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges. Sign on today 👉 bit.ly/FreeKeshia
1/ Keshia is facing 2nd degree murder charges after defending herself against an abusive ex-boyfriend who attacked her. We’re calling on SA Burke to drop the charges.
Celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment with an unforgettable evening of music on Friday, March 20 & Sunday, March 22 at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest.
The evening includes a post-concert talkback on voting rights and civic engagement.
🎟 Get your tickets today! bit.ly/4aHmlND
Chicago’s primaries often have low turnout, but voting matter! That’s why She Votes IL is supporting Chicago Votes’ Parade to the Polls.
Join us at the Downtown Supersite today & tomorrow!
Can't make it to Chicago? There are more than 600 events scheduled across the country. Find an event near you!
Alt text: Graphic poster reading “NO KINGS” with a crossed-out crown above the words. Large red text announces “Sat March 28, Grant Park” and “1:30PM.” Below, it says “Music + Rally + March.” The bottom reads “Hands Off Chicago” and “Indivisible Chicago,” with red stars and a light blue Chicago skyline silhouette in the background.
Join She Votes IL at the No Kings Rally & March in Grant Park, Chicago on Sat, March 28.
This country belongs to the people. Join us in Grant Park as we rally & march to make our message heard.
Sign up today! bit.ly/NoKingsChiMarch28
#HandsOffChicago #NoKingsChicago
2/ Join us March 7 at Chicago's Music Box Theatre for a special screening of The Right Track documentary, followed by a panel discussion to explore the movement to advance the Survivor.
🎟️ Get your tickets today at musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-right-track
1/ A Chicago man was just sentenced to 28 years for trafficking women and girls across our state. A reminder that exploitation is happening in Illinois communities right now.
What policies actually protect survivors and hold buyers accountable?
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
3/ 📣 Contact your IL state legislators today to support the RACE Act (HB5414/SB2983) to restore voting rights for incarcerated individuals. bit.ly/TheRACEActEmail
#RACEact
2/ Forcing a person to undergo a medical procedure they explicitly objected to is a violation of dignity, autonomy, and basic human rights. Are these human rights violations a direct result of people incarcerated not having the right to vote? They have no representation. No one to hold accountable.
1/ What happened to Amy Hicks at Logan Correctional is deeply disturbing.
While in the custody, she was forced to induce labor against her will. The IL RHA affirms that reproductive decisions belong to the individual. That protection does not stop at the prison gate.
Graphic promoting “The RIFL Act Advocacy Day” on May 8, 2026, at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. A large group of advocates stand indoors holding red and blue RIFL Act signs. Text reads “Come Advocate for the RIFL Act” and “THE RIFL ACT ADVOCACY DAY.” Event details and a QR code appear on a blue background with a Capitol dome icon.
Gun manufacturers profit while communities pay the price. The RIFL Act changes the equation by ensuring firearm manufacturers share the costs of gun violence, aligning their financial interests with prevention & safer innovation.
Join us in Springfield! secure.numero.ai/signup/RIFL-Act-Lobby-Day
Graphic reading “TAKE ACTION” and “SB2915 – Preventing Sexual Assault,” stating that the bill requires Illinois judges and court personnel to complete ongoing training on sexual assault, trauma, and consent. Image shows a woman swearing in at court in front of a judge, with a “She Votes Illinois” logo. Bottom text reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!”
Graphic titled “How to Fill Out a Witness Slip” with a green checkmark and She Votes Illinois logo. It lists steps under four headings: Identification (name, address, firm/agency or “SELF,” title or “N/A,” email, phone); Representation (organization, if any); Position (enter bill version, select position, click “Add Position”); and Testimony (choose “Record of Appearance Only”). Check Terms of Agreement and click “Submit Witness Slip.” Clipboard and pen illustration on right.
🚨 CALL TO ACTION - DUE WED, MAR 4
Fill out a witness slip as PROPONENT for SB2915 requiring IL judges & relevant personnel to receive mandatory, ongoing education on sexual assault cases.
Support legislation that helps ensure judges understand trauma, avoid common misconceptions. 👉 bit.ly/4u0YFuX
Promotional graphic for The Revolutionists. At the top, purple text reads “Violet Surprise Theatre Presents.” Centered is a stylized black-and-white silhouette of Marie Antionette in an elaborate 18th-century hairstyle adorned with a large red bow. On either side are pink teacups decorated with small hearts, each tipped to spill a red liquid resembling tea or blood. The title “The Revolutionists” appears in large white script across the center. Below, purple text reads “Written by Lauren Gunderson” and “Directed by Iris Sowlat.” The background is black.
Violet Surprise Theatre proudly presents The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, a bold, hilarious look at the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective.
🩵 Touring in the Chicagoland area through July 18. Find a performance near you and join the revolution: bit.ly/3Mx6OXo
A young woman in a white tank top and cozy sweater sits on a couch holding a red coffee mug and reading on a tablet that shows news headlines. To the right, text reads: “📧 She Votes, She Reads: What Our Community is Reading. Get Informed. Stay Activated. February 28, 2026.” In the bottom right corner is the logo for She Votes Illinois.
NEW She Votes, She Reads: Out Now!
Our latest publication is live, featuring a curated roundup of the stories, long-reads, & global news shaping our community right now.
This is your roadmap for staying informed and taking action.
Read here: https://mailchi.mp/df7a4db6cd7c/shevotesshereads0228
📢 Our latest Nation Watch Weekly is live.
From critical updates on reproductive rights & immigration to the latest developments in LGBTQ+ advocacy, we’re breaking down the national headlines you need to know.
🎉 Don't miss this week's Weekly Wins!
Read the full update here:
Text reads “Dozens of domestic violence agencies have signed on in support of Keshia’s freedom, recognizing her as a survivor acting in self-defense. Please join us in demanding that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges, for Keshia & for the child who is alive today because Keshia defended them both.” “Sign on to support today” above the link “bit.ly/FreeKeshia.” Illustration of Keshia Golden and a badge that reads “Drop the charges for Golden!”
2/ 📢 Demand that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges.
👉 Sign on today at bit.ly/FreeKeshia
#SupportSurvivors
1/ Keshia Golden survived domestic violence & acted in self-defense to protect herself & unborn child. Yet, she is still facing murder charges.
No one should be prosecuted for surviving violence
Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago begins on Monday, March 2nd at 9:00am.
For more info on early voting locations, what’s on your ballot, and creating a plan to vote, check out our Voting Info Guide at shevotesil.org/your-vote-matters.html
2/ 📣 Take action to protect students!
Call your Illinois state legislators and urge them to support laws that keep students safe:
🔹 HB 5293 – Grooming Awareness Program
🔹 HB 2553 – Sexual Misconduct With a Student
1/ The allegations coming out of Oswego High School are deeply disturbing. No student should have to endure grooming, sexual harassment, or fear inside their own school.
We stand with the survivors who have come forward. It takes immense courage to speak out. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/o...
Graphic featuring the U.S. Capitol dome in the background. Large text reads, “Register to vote online by March 1.” A note underneath says online voter registration closes at 11:59 PM. A yellow button-style banner displays the website ova.elections.il.gov with an arrow pointing to it. Text asks, “Turning 18 this year? First-time voter? This is your moment!” A teal box lists Illinois voter eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, meeting age requirements, living in the precinct for at least 30 days, not serving a sentence of confinement, and not claiming the right to vote elsewhere. A small “She Votes Illinois” logo appears in the corner.
The deadline to register to vote online in Illinois is March 1 at 11:59 PM.
If you’re turning 18, voting for the first time, or have moved, now’s the time to get registered. Start here: ova.elections.il.gov
Already registered? This is a great time to double-check your registration details!
Illinois is a critical access point for care, and now, a new public-private partnership will help clinics meet growing demand. Illinois’ strong legal protections and state support have made it a national model for reproductive health care access.
www.tspr.org/illinois-pub...
Graphic with bold red text at the top reading “TAKE ACTION.” The right side says “SB3340 – Protective Medical Equipment” and explains that the bill establishes a statewide right to wear protective medical equipment in public and at work without disclosing health information and prohibits discrimination or retaliation. On the left is a photo of a woman wearing a yellow face mask while sitting on public transportation and holding a phone. A “She Votes Illinois” logo appears near the bottom of the photo. Along the bottom of the graphic, large white text on a black background reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!”
Graphic titled “How to Fill Out a Witness Slip” with a green checkmark icon and the She Votes Illinois logo. The graphic provides step-by-step instructions organized under four headings: Identification (enter full name, address, firm or agency or “SELF,” title or “N/A,” and email and phone number); Representation (enter organization or group name, if applicable); Position (add legislation such as original bill or amended version, select your position, and click “Add Position”); and Testimony (select “Record of Appearance Only”). It instructs users to check the box agreeing to the Terms of Agreement and click “Submit Witness Slip.” A clipboard and pen illustration appears on the right side.
🚨 CALL TO ACTION - DUE THURS, FEB 26 BY 9AM
Submit a witness slip as PROPONENT to support SB3340, introduced by @senatorguzman.bsky.social, banning discrimination against people who wear protective medical equipment in public. Defend personal health autonomy & medical privacy. 👉 bit.ly/4sdNHAP
In Illinois, people in jail awaiting trial still have the right to vote, but a new report shows access varies widely by county. We're working to close the gap, but real equity requires stronger statewide action.
📣 Call your IL state legislators to support the RACE Act. www.wttw.com/firsthand/de...
Join the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue on Tuesday, March 3 at the Carbondale Civic Center as the City of Carbondale and Survivor Empowerment Center celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth.
Register today!
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Graphic reading “TAKE ACTION” at top and “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!” at bottom. Center text: “SB3465 – Construction Site Restroom Equity.” Description states the bill expands Illinois’ Construction Site Temporary Restroom Facility Act to require better restroom access and sanitary conditions for menstruation and lactation on construction sites. Image shows two women in hard hats reviewing blueprints at a construction site, with a She Votes Illinois logo overlay.
3/ SB3465. Construction Site Restroom Equity - due 5pm
Support legislation that modernizes outdated restroom standards, improves worker health and dignity, advances gender equity, and helps construction jobs be more welcoming and sustainable for a diverse workforce.
🔗 bit.ly/4qM0auk
Advocacy graphic with a pink background and large red text reading “TAKE ACTION.” The bill number “HB4235” appears next to a white label reading “Prison Mail Fees.” Text explains that the bill limits IDOC and its contractors from charging more than standard postage or any fee for incoming mail, bans profiting from mail, phone, or other communication services, and requires annual public reporting on contracts. On the left, a Mother’s Day-style card reading “I Love Mom” with a red painted heart is displayed above a gift wrapped in red paper with a red bow. The She Votes Illinois logo appears on the image. A black banner at the bottom reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!”
2/ HB4235, Prison Mail Fees - due 4pm
Support legislation that ensures incarcerated people & loved ones are not charged excessive or exploitative fees to stay in contact. Communication with family is essential to mental health & successful reentry, & no agency should profit from it. bit.ly/46OpA3a
1/3 🚨 ICYMI: Witness Slips Due TODAY 🚨
Two important bills need your support. Submit your witness slip as a PROPONENT before the deadline!
