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2023

May  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletters
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
May 23, 2023
CITIZEN ADVOCACY CENTER WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JACK BENTLEY, ESQ. 
As Executive Director, Jack looks forward to expanding the reach of the CAC, promoting CAC's successes, identifying new stakeholders, and creating an expansive team environment throughout CAC's service area. Jack brings enthusiasm and a spirit of innovation to his role in advancing CAC’s mission and goals. 
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
May 17, 2023
CAC WORKSHOP: 101 COMMUNITY ORGANIZING & THE FIRST AMENDMENT
Wednesday, May 24, 2023  7- 8 PM (CT)
Come learn the basics of how to build community networks, work with neighbors, identify allies, create an action plan, grow community leaders, and integrate various aspects of the First Amendment freedoms of the Right to Speech, Right to Petition, and Right to Assembly into your advocacy plan! 
March  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletters
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
March 23, 2023
The Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor issues a determination letter supporting an individual's right to address individual public officials in comments on a matter of public business.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
March 16, 2023
 Ephemeral Message Apps & Government Accountability: Technology Outpacing Law, an article by CAC Intern Sofia Terenzio published in the DuPage County Bar Association Brief.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
March 8, 2023
CAC awarded $55,000 grant to create a pilot project to strengthen democracy at the local level.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
March 3, 2023
CAC Community Lawyer Jackson Paller facilitates ethics training for the Winfield Township Board.
February  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletters
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
February 22, 2023
CAC's internship program trains the next generation of democracy advocates through hands-on experience.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
February 15, 2023
CAC Community Lawyer Jackson Paller hosts an in-person and virtual discussion about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at the Elmhurst Public Library.

2022

December  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
December 10, 2022
CAC Community Lawyer, Jackson Paller, participated in a nonpartisan vigil sponsored by our LWV friends regarding a case before the United State Supreme Court (SCOTUS): Moore v. Harper.
November  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletters
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
November 29 2022
GIVING TUESDAY provides you an opportunity to support CAC's Community Lawyering model that provides whole-service democracy assistance.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
November 7, 2022
Election Day is TUESDAY, Nov. 8! Voting is crucial to a thriving democracy and CAC wants to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to cast their vote.
September  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletters
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
September 28, 2022
CAC Community Lawyer Jackson Paller participates in CAC & College of DuPage Forum: How to Run for Local Office.
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
September 21, 2022
CAC welcomes new Staff Member Jackson Paller, J.D., and Supervising Attorney David Schrodt, Esq.
July  Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
Everyday Building Democracy e-Newsletter
July 22, 2022
Throughout the summer, our interns have flexed their civic muscles and gained lifelong skills. At Intern Night, they showcase what they learned! 

2018

September Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
September 10, 2018
New CAC Resources​: ​1.) Survey of Government Regulations on Public Assembly in DuPage County, ​2.) How to Find Policies Regulating Public Assembly Citizen Guide, ​3.) Can a Government Body Require Fees or Insurance for Public  Assembly? Citizen Guide; Upcoming Events; and more. 
August Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
August 6, 2018
A Wonderful Example of Effective Persistent Advocacy​, ​New CAC Published Resources, Letter to the Editor by CAC Intern, and more.
July Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
July 2, 2018
Hooplah on the Agenda​, Legislative Update, and more.
June Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
June 4, 2018
Meet Our Summer Interns; BIPA, Facebook, and You: Does this IL Law Reasonably Protect User Privacy or Unreasonably Prevent Company Innovation?
May Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
May 7, 2018
Civic Education: CAC & High School Students​, A Quick Legislative Update, and more.
April Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
April 2, 2018
Ballot Access and Referendums, CAC Helps Students Exercise their First Amendment Rights, Letter to the Editor: Amendment Needed to Stop Gerrymandering, Upcoming Events, and more. 
March Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
March 5, 2018
Community Lawyer Open Meetings Act​ issue, CAC on Public Perspective TV, CAC at FOIAFest 2018, ​Upcoming Events, and more.
February Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
February 5, 2018
Upcoming events, CAC to moderate at FOIAFest 2018, the Citizen Advocacy Center works with other organizations to release Gubernatorial Candidate Survey on Redistricting​, and more.
January Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
January 1, 2018
CAC stands up for free speech, congratulations to all 2017 Citizen Initiative Awardees, new Citizen Guide: Local Records Act.

2017

December Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
December 4, 2017
Students march for DACA, CAC announces Citizen Initiative Awardees, civics 101: state and local legislative process, CAC presents at ​College of DuPage advocacy class, and new Citizen Guide: Automatic Voter Registration.
November Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
November 6, 2017
Student journalist free speech rights violated, civic education -  CAC advances civic learning in Illinois, what are your rights as a student?, new Citizen Guide: Demystifying the Legislative Process, and announcing Holiday Cheer Party 2017. 
October Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
October 2, 2017
Fly Quiet Program: Not so Quiet?, Poverty in DuPage County & What Can We Do About It?, A More Perfect Classroom: Addressing the Disparate Racial Impact of Student Discipline, A New Guide to Economic Development Corporations, CAC Looking for Young Professionals in Illinois. 
September Everyday Democracy e-Newsletter
September 5, 2017
Community lawyer public comment on its shocking public shaming, Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is Law in Illinois, New Lesson Plan: News Literacy.