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LGBTQ+ Resource Guide

LGBTQ+ Illinois Resource List Guía de Recursos LGBTQ+ current as of 3/20/24 Printable Guide Legal Services – Servicios Legales Transformative Justice Law Project 203 N LaSalle 312-558-1472 Transformative Justice Law Project of IL (tjlp.org) Life and gender-affirming free legal services for trans/GNC people. Servicios legales gratuitos incluyendo servicios de afirmación de género para las personas …

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2024 Legislative Agenda

2024 Legislative Agenda (list current as 3/25/24) Equality Illinois is leading or co-leading the following initiatives: Nonprofit Board Diversity Reporting HB 4595 (Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.) SB 2930 (Sen. Adriane Johnson) Require nonprofits with the greatest financial power (specifically, nonprofits that provide $1 million or more in grants each year) to disclose the aggregated diversity …

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4/5/23 – Statement from Equality Illinois on Indiana’s Anti-Trans Healthcare Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5th, 2023 Statement from Equality Illinois on Indiana’s Anti-Trans Healthcare Ban Statement from Equality Illinois Director of Communications Myles Brady Davis following the Indiana governor’s approval on Wednesday of legislation targeting trans young people and their families: “Illinois is a pro-equality, pro-family island in a sea of states that are actively striving …

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2021 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Equality Illinois is working to advance the following legislative initiative during the 2021 session of the Illinois General Assembly. Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act SB 818 The Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act would require all public schools to provide age appropriate, inclusive, and comprehensive personal health and safety education in …

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2022 Legislative Agenda

SEARCH DONATE STAY INFORMED ABOUT US Annual Report OUR HISTORY MEDIA RESOURCES CONTACT US EQUALITY ILLINOIS STAFF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP STATEWIDE NETWORK Join Our TeamOUR WORK OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS EI STRATEGIC VISION THROUGH 2027 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKPROGRAMS LGBTQ+ BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PROJECT ILLINOIS EQUALITY COUNCILISSUES LEGISLATION 2024 Legislative Agenda 2023 Legislative Agenda 2022 LEGISLATIVE …

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2021 Legislative Agenda

SEARCH DONATE STAY INFORMED ABOUT US Annual Report OUR HISTORY MEDIA RESOURCES CONTACT US EQUALITY ILLINOIS STAFF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP STATEWIDE NETWORK Join Our TeamOUR WORK OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS EI STRATEGIC VISION THROUGH 2027 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKPROGRAMS LGBTQ+ BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PROJECT ILLINOIS EQUALITY COUNCILISSUES LEGISLATION 2024 Legislative Agenda 2023 Legislative Agenda 2022 LEGISLATIVE …

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Post-Session Legislative Update

Equality Illinois worked to advance the following legislative initiatives during the 2021 session of the Illinois General Assembly: Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act SB 818 The Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act creates guidelines for teaching age-appropriate, inclusive, and comprehensive personal health and safety education and sexual health education in Illinois public schools. This …

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2021 Legislative Session

Equality Illinois worked to advance the following legislative initiatives during the 2021 session of the Illinois General Assembly: Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act SB 818 The Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act creates guidelines for teaching age-appropriate, inclusive, and comprehensive personal health and safety education and sexual health education in Illinois public schools. This …

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Gender Neutral Designation on Illinois Birth Certificates

For media assistance: Myles Brady Davis, Equality Illinois Director of Communications mylesbradydavis@eqil.org July 14, 2020    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On International Non-Binary People’s Day, Advocates Celebrate Availability of Gender Neutral Marker on Illinois Birth Certificates A person born in Illinois is able to correct the gender marker on their birth certificate to a gender neutral designation, …

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Raising the Bar 2017

Equality Illinois Recognizes 51 Law Firms for ‘Raising the Bar’ on LGBTQ Inclusivity 25 percent more law firms are backing LGBTQ employees and community  CHICAGO (August 1, 2017)–Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ civil rights organization, is recognizing 51 law firms in Illinois, a 25 percent increase from last year, for leading the way in 2017 …

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EqualityCon2017

EqualityCon 2017 on May 6 in Springfield brings together our state’s LGBTQ community and allies, progressive advocates, civic leaders, and community groups to train and share insights on how to make Illinois and the nation more just and equal. HOTEL The State House Inn 101 E. Adams Street Springfield, IL If you need a hotel …

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Raising the Bar 2016

Equality Illinois Recognizes 40 Law Firms for ‘Raising the Bar’ on LGBT Inclusivity U.S. District Court Judge Staci Yandle to honor recipients CHICAGO (July 25, 2016)–Forty Illinois law firms that lead the way in providing a welcoming and fair work environment for LGBT employees and engaging with the LGBT community are being recognized by Equality …

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Equality Illinois, The John Marshall Law School and Seyfarth Shaw Team Up for Gender Marker and Name Change Law Project CHICAGO (June 30, 2016)–Of the many personal, medical and legal challenges faced by transgender Illinoisans, Equality Illinois, The John Marshall Law School and the Seyfarth Shaw law firm are teaming up to try to make …

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New 2016 Laws

Three new LGBT equality laws that were Equality Illinois’ legislative priorities in 2015 are in effect as of January 1, 2016: A ban on “conversion therapy,” enhanced hates crimes protections, and protecting gender identity at the end of life.   • “Conversion Therapy” Ban: The Illinois Youth Mental Health Protection Act protects LGBT youth from …

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Conversion Therapy Ban Signed

NEW LGBT PROTECTIONS BECOME LAW IN ILLINOIS Ending Conversion Therapy and Strengthening Gender Identity Rights Contained in Bills Signed by Gov. Rauner CHICAGO (August 20, 2015) – Two major pro-equality bills that were legislative priorities of Equality Illinois, including a measure to protect LGBT youth by prohibiting the discredited and dangerous practice of conversion therapy, …

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Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2022 EQUALITY ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES STATE LEGISLATIVE AND COUNTY-LEVEL ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTION CHICAGO – Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, on Thursday announced Illinois General Assembly and county-level endorsements for the November 8, 2022 General Election. “Equality Illinois is excited to announce our state …

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New Members of Board of Directors

Becky Carroll is the Founder and President of C-Strategies, a strategic communications and public affairs firm that serves corporate, advocacy, and non-profit clients leading media, crisis management and public policy campaigns. She served as an adviser to public-sector executives at both Chicago’s City Hall and the Illinois Office of the Governor, while also holding top …

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LEGISLATION TO ENSURE EQUITABLE RESTROOM ACCESS IN PUBLIC SPACES IN ILLINOIS ADVANCES TO GOV. JB PRITZKER

LEGISLATION TO ENSURE EQUITABLE RESTROOM ACCESS IN PUBLIC SPACES IN ILLINOIS ADVANCES TO GOV. JB PRITZKER Legislation to modernize Illinois law to ensure single-occupancy restroom facilities are designated as gender neutral passed the Illinois House of Representatives Tuesday, said Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. The …

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2018 Raffle Rules

RAFFLE RULES AND REGULATIONS Equality Illinois’ Annual Gala Raffle (“Raffle”) is being conducted by Equality Illinois Institute (“Equality Illinois”), a not-for-profit charitable organization. The Raffle is being conducted pursuant to the Illinois Raffles Act, 230 ILAFC 15/0.01 et seq., and the Cook County Code, to raise funds for ongoing charitable purposes. The Raffle Official Rules …

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EI 2017 Gala Announcement

Equality Illinois 2017 Gala to Offer Vision for LGBTQ Rights During Challenging Times Longtime civil rights champions will also be honored at largest LGBTQ gala in Midwest CHICAGO (January 31, 2017)–The Equality Illinois 2017 Gala this Saturday will feature individuals who have benefited from the work of the state’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, recognize …

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