About Us

The vision for Project IRENE began at the LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) Region 8 autumn 1994 gathering. Members identified the most pressing need to be nonviolence as related Continue Reading →

Recommended Websites

Who are my elected representatives? www.elections.il.gov Where can I find telephone numbers for State agencies, boards, commissions, etc.? www3.illinois.gov/teledirectory Where can I connect with the governor of Illinois? www.illinois.gov/gov What’s Continue Reading →

Project IRENE Liaisons

The Project IRENE liaisons, one representing each Congregation, act as community organizers and are a vital part of Project IRENE. The role description for Project IRENE liaisons is sent to Continue Reading →

Director & Board

The Project IRENE board members are members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in Region 8, Illinois. Officers of LCWR Region 8 are de facto members of the Continue Reading →

Yes, More and More New Laws in Illinois

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act Requires hotels and casinos to provide employees, who work in isolated spaces, with panic buttons to use if they are sexually harassed or Continue Reading →

Still More New Laws

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Yes, Still More New Laws

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act Requires hotels and casinos to provide employees, who work in isolated spaces, with panic buttons to use if they are sexually harassed or assaulted Continue Reading →

New Laws in 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act This new law prevents coal ash from polluting communities in Illinois. Expansion of Criteria for Individual Care Grants This new law provides for an expansion Continue Reading →

Celebration of Women’s History Month

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker hosted a Women’s History Month Celebration this morning {March 21} at the state capitol, honoring the work of Continue Reading →