Temperance League of Illinois (sold)
The Temperance League of Illinois (1898 - Present) is a non-profit organization in Illinois 'dedicated to preventing problems caused by alcohol, other drugs, and gambling'. Founded in 1898 as the Anti-Saloon League, the organization changed its name to the Temperance League of Illinois on May 22, 1948. It became the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol Problems (ILCAAP) on June 3, 1963. It is unclear when 'and Addiction' was officially added.
'Local Option' temperance progress in post-Prohibition Illinois.
Local Option in Illinois, July 1, 1947.
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Two 1940s maps of Illinois, accompanied by a flyer, highlight the progress of post-Prohibition Era temperance under 'Local Option' Laws. The maps date from 1946 (larger map) and 1947, and while largely representing similar data, the smaller map reverses the color coding to emphasize 'dry' zones. Following the 1933 repeal of the 18th Amendment, townships, city, county, and village boards were given the right to 'opt-in' to local Prohibition, a policy known a 'Local Option'. Temperance organizations like the 'Temperance / Anti-Saloon League' organized meetings and door-to-door grassroots campaigns to galvanize support for Local Option Laws. These documents offer a unique insight into their efforts. (more details)