Areas of Interest and Concern

Education and Equity

“Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Security” is the new theme for AAUW’s legislative and education efforts. This theme represents a shared commitment by the Association and the Educational Foundation to provide a coordinated, collaborative, and contemporary portfolio of AAUW programs that will fit the mission of AAUW, support and engage members and prospective members, and in the process, move the organization forward in a focused and strategic manner. Find more information from the national site.

PUBLIC POLICY
Taking a stand on Critical Policy Issues

For more than a Century AAUW has influenced legislative debate on critical issues such as Education, Social Security, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave and health care reform.
Link to our national site for more information.

To request current information about the status of current legislation email votered@AAUW3.AAUW.org.

Addresses for Government Representatives

George W. Bush
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
202/456-1414

Representative Mark Kirk, 10^th District
1717 Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20515-1310
202/225-4835
Or
102 Wilmot Road Ste. 200
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/940-7143

Senator Dick Durbin
SD-332
Washington D.C. 20510-1304
202/224-2152
Or
230 South Dearborn Street, Ste. 3892
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312/353-4952

Senator Barack Obama
SH-713
Washington D.C. 20510-1305
202/224-2854
Or
230 South Dearborn Street, Ste. 3900
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312/886-3506

Governor Rod Blagojevich
207 State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-6830
Or
100 W. Randolph St. Ste. 16-100
Chicago, IL 60601-3220
312/814-2121

Senator Susan Garrett, 29th District
Illinois State Senate – Room 129
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-3650
Or
425 Sheridan Road, Ste B
Highwood, Illinois 60040
847/433-2002

Representative Karen May, 58th District
255-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-0902
Or
210 Skokie Valley Rd., Ste 12
Highland Park, Illinois 60015
847/831-5858

Senator Terry Link, 30^th District
Illinois State Senate – Room 122
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-8181
Or
906 Muir Ave,
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
847/735-8181

Representative Kathleen Ryg, 59th District
231-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-0499
Or
50 Lakeview Pkwy., Ste 114
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
847/680-5909

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