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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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

2023 MUNICIPAL 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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EI 2023 Gala Program Book

January 24, 2023

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2023 Mayoral endorsement

January 17, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17th, 2023 Equality Illinois endorses Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot; urges bold equity agenda for second term The...

October 3, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2022 COALITION JOINS FORCES OUTSIDE ANTI-FAMILY, ANTI-EQUALITY EXTREMIST HATE GROUP SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING TO ENCOURAGE...

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24 Jan

EI 2023 Gala Program Book

17 Jan

2023 Mayoral endorsement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17th, 2023 Equality Illinois endorses Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot; urges bold equity agenda for second term The...

03 Oct

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2022 COALITION JOINS FORCES OUTSIDE ANTI-FAMILY, ANTI-EQUALITY EXTREMIST HATE GROUP SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING TO ENCOURAGE...

06 Sep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2022 EQUALITY ILLINOIS ENDORSES 15 LGBTQ + CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION CHICAGO - Equality...

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13 Jun

City Club of Chicago Event

Come hear our CEO Brian C. Johnson talk about the future of LGBTQ+ civil rights! In an era of "Don't...

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16 May

Equality Illinois 2022 Pride Kickoff Brunch

Equality Illinois is hosting a Pride Kickoff Brunch June 4th and we hope you will join us in supporting them!...

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