EQUALITY ILLINOIS

On behalf of 500,000 LGBTQ+ Illinoisans,  Equality Illinois is the state's oldest, largest and most effective advocacy organization dedicated to defending rights for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans

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At a time when threats to the LGBTQ+ community are on the rise, Illinois stands out as one of the few places where real progress is still possible. This is a pivotal moment for bold leadership—to fiercely protect existing rights, drive transformative change, and make Illinois the safest, most affirming state in the nation for LGBTQ+ people.

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FY2024 Annual Report

At a time when LGBTQ+ civil rights are under assault nationally, in fiscal year 2024 Equality Illinois stood on the frontlines with you – not just to face the challenges aimed at our communities, but to provide solutions and actively fight to keep Illinois at the forefront of justice and equality.

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2025  ELECTION

Equality Illinois endorses and supports 100% pro-equality candidates — up and down the ballot — fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights, reproductive freedom, and social justice.

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2025 Legislative Agenda

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OUR WORK

Equality Illinois builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.  We advance pro-equality public policy, build LGBTQ+ civic power across the state, advocate to get LGBTQ+ people into positions of public leadership, and strengthen the ecosystem of LGBTQ+ led organizations serving our community

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