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.

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 advocacy@aauw.org.

Addresses for Government Representatives

Joe Biden
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
202/456-1414
president@whitehouse.gov

Senator Tammy Duckworth
524 Hart Senate Office bldg.
Washington D.C. 20510
202/224-2854
Or
8 S Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/528-6124
Or
230 S Dearborn St Suite 3900
Chicago,IL 60604
312/886-3506

Senator Dick Durbin
711 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington D.C. 20510-1304
202/224-2152 (9:00am – 6:00pm)
Or
230 South Dearborn Street, Ste. 3892
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312/353-4952 (8:30am – 5:00pm)

Representative Brad Schneider 10th District
1432 Longworth Office Building
Washington D.C. 20510
202/225-4835
Or
111 Barclay Boulevard, Suite 200
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
847/383-4870

Governor J.B. Pritzker
401 S Springfield St.
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Constituent Affairs Help Line: 217/782-0244
Phone: 217-782-6830 or 217-782-6831
Or
Office of the Governor
555 W. Monroe St., 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
312/814-2121 or 312/814-2122

Your Representatives in the Illinois State Government

Senator Julie A. Morrison, 29th District
Illinois State Senate – M115 Capitol Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-3650
Or
700 Osterman Avenue
Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Representative Bob Morgan, 58th District
425 Sheridan Rd
Highwood, Illinois
847/780-8471
Or
1032 W Industrial Park Rd
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
info@repbobmorgan.com
618/684-1100

State Senator Adriane Johnson, 30th District
Stratton Office Building Section F, Room E
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-8181
Or District Office
149 S. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085

State Representative Daniel Didich, 59th District
266-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
217/782-0499
Or District Office
Vernon Township Administrative Building
3050 N. Main St.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847/478-9909