PRESS RELEASES

2023 PRESS RELEASES

ADVOCATES CELEBRATE APPROVAL OF HB 1286 TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR BUSINESSES TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ALLOW MORE GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS
August 11th, 2023 

Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition applauds approval of the Healthcare Cultural Competency Law, HB 2450
August 11th, 2023

Equality Illinois Celebrates Precious Brady-Davis’ Historic Appointment to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
July 5, 2023

Equality Illinois statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s radical and reckless 303 Creative ruling
June 30, 2023

Equality Illinois Heralds July 1st Effective Date of Trans-Affirming Birth Certificate Law
June 28, 2023

Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition applauds passage of HB 2450
May 25, 2023

Equality Illinois Applauds Passage of Cook County’s Bodily Autonomy Non-Discrimination Ordinance
May 25th, 2023

Statement from AIDS Foundation Chicago, Equality Illinois, and Pride Action Tank regarding HB 1286 to allow gender-inclusive multi-occupancy restrooms.
May 19th, 2023

Statement from Equality Illinois on Indiana's Anti-Trans Healthcare Ban
April 5th, 2023

Equality Illinois Celebrates Historic Victories for Trans Representation in Southern Illinois and Will County
April 5th, 2023

Statement from Equality Illinois on the election of Brandon Johnson as Mayor of Chicago
April 4th, 2023

Equality Illinois and a diverse coalition of organizations Demand Cultural Competency Training for all Healthcare Professionals
March 27th, 2023

ADVOCATES CELEBRATE PASSAGE BY ILLINOIS HOUSE OF BILL TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR BUSINESSES TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CUSTOMERS AND ALLOW MORE GENDER-NEUTRAL RESTROOMS
March 24th, 2023

Statement by Myles Brady Davis, Director of Communications at Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for LGBTQ+ people, regarding the violences and murders of Black and Brown trans people on the south side of Chicago
January 25th, 2023

Equality Illinois Announces 2023 Gala Celebration
January 24th, 2023

Equality Illinois Applauds Passage of Chicago’s Bodily Autonomy Non-Discrimination Ordinance
January 18th, 2023

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

Equality Illinois applauds new Illinois law protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare
January 13th, 2023

Statement from Equality Illinois Deputy Director Mony Ruiz-Velasco on passage by the Illinois General Assembly of essential legislation to protect patients, providers, and families seeking and providing reproductive healthcare and gender-affirming healthcare
January 10th, 2023

2022 PRESS RELEASES

Statement from Mony Ruiz-Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, on final passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Respect for Marriage Act
December 8th, 2022

Statement by Michael Ziri, Director of Public Policy at Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for LGBTQ+ people, regarding the legislation announced this week by members of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus
December 1st, 2022

Statement from Mony Ruiz-Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, on the passage by the U.S. Senate of the Respect for Marriage Act
November 29th, 2022

Statement from Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, on the Club Q shooting
November 20, 2022

Mayor Lightfoot Honors Trans Activist Elise Malary and Announces Participation in Hire Trans Now Pledge
November 16th, 2022

Statement from Equality Illinois CEO Brian C. Johnson about new federal anti-equality, anti-family legislation
October 20, 2022

Statement from Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, on Plainfield Pride
October 14, 2022

Equality Illinois celebrates Governor JB Pritzker for the diversity of leaders appointed to state Boards and Commissions in FY2022
October 5th, 2022

Coalition Joins Forces Outside Anti-Family, Anti-Equality Extremist Hate Group School Board Training To Encourage The Public To Run For School Board On A Platform Of Inclusion And Not Hate
September 25, 2022

 

Equality Illinois Announces State Legislative and County-Level Endorsements For The 2022 General Election
September 9, 2022

EQUALITY ILLINOIS ENDORSES JUDGE ELIZABETH ROCHFORD AND JUDGE MARY KAY O’BRIEN FOR THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT
September 7, 2022

Equality Illinois Endorses Pro-Equality Candidates for Statewide Office
September 6, 2022

Equality Illinois Endorses 15 LGBTQ + Candidates for The General Election
September 1, 2022

Statement From Equality Illinois, The State’s LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Organization, On The Primary Election Victory Tuesday Of Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Choice State Sen. Darren Bailey As The Republican Nominee For Illinois Governor
June 28, 2022

Statement From Illinois General Assembly LGBTQ Caucus & Equality Illinois
May 26, 2022

Equality Illinois condemns the US Supreme Court’s positioning to overturn Roe v. Wade
May 3, 2022

Equality Illinois Endorses 95 Pro-Equality Candidates for the June 28, 2022 Primary Election
April 28, 2022

Statewide Pro-LGTBQ+ Coalition Holds Press Conference and Rally Against Bigotry and Hate
April 22, 2022

2021 PRESS RELEASES

EI Blog - Immigrant Justice is LGBTQ Justice!
October 22, 2021

Equality Illinois celebrates Governor JB Pritzker for the increased number of LGBTQ leaders appointed to state Boards and Commissions in FY2021
October 18, 2021

CRAP applauds updated Chicago Plumbing Code that allows all-gender multiple-occupancy restrooms
October 14, 2021

Equality Illinois Deeply Troubled by the Launch of a Formal Investigation Into a Glen Ellyn District 41 Teacher for Affirming LGBTQ Students
September 20, 2021

LGBTQ-Inclusive Demographic Data Collection and Reporting Bill Signed by Governor Pritzker
August 20, 2021

The Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act Becomes Law
August 20, 2021

Equality Illinois urges McHenry County Board to reject proposed policy that would prohibit the Pride flag from being flown on county property
August 4, 2021

LGBTQ-Inclusive Corporate Board Leadership Bill Becomes Law in Illinois
August 2, 2021

LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Approval of Two Illinois Marriage Certificate Modernization Bills
July 27, 2021

Equality Illinois Applauds Trans-Affirming Election Omnibus Bill
June 4, 2021

LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Passage of Illinois Marriage Certificate Name Change Legislation
May 28th, 2021 

LGBTQ-Inclusive Corporate Board Leadership Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly
May 20th, 2021 

Equality Illinois Celebrates Alana Giselle Banks Historic Victory
April 7, 2021

Equality Illinois Announces 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala Celebration
January 21, 2021

2020 PRESS RELEASES

Equality Illinois Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On Their Presumptive Win Of The Election
November 7, 2020

In lgbtq history month, advocates unveil tools to support inclusive curriculum law implementation
October 20, 2020

Equality Illinois distributes over $115,000 in COVID Relief Grants to LGBTQ people across Illinois
October 13, 2020

Equality Illinois Applauds Pritzker Administration's Success In Diversifying Representation On State Boards And Commissions
October 2, 2020

On International Non-Binary People's Day, Advocates Celebrate Availability of Gender Neutral Marker on Illinois Birth Certificates
July, 14, 2020

Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Lead Dignitaries Attending 2020 Equality Illinois Gala
January 28, 2020

Equality Illinois 2020 Gala to Honor Tracy Baim and Rainbow Cafe
January 23, 2020

2019 PRESS RELEASES

Equality Illinois and the National Center for Transgender Equality Applaud Modernized Illinois Policy for Gender Marker Corrections on Driver’s Licenses and State ID Cards
September 3, 2019

Measure for Non-Binary Gender Marker on Driver’s Licenses and State ID Cards Approved by Gov. Pritzker
August 23, 2019

Equality Illinois Applauds Gov. Pritzker’s Approval of Legislation Strengthening Illinois Non-Discrimination Protections in the Workplace
August 20, 2019

Illinois LGBTQ-Inclusive Jury Service Non-Discrimination Legislation Approved by Gov. JB Pritzker
August 9, 2019

Illinois Legislation to Advance Equity for LGBTQ Older Adults Approved by Gov. Pritzker
August 9, 2019

LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum Bill Approved by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
August 9, 2019

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Illinois Deputy Gov. Sol Flores among community Leaders to be Honored at Fahrenheit Chicago 3 for their commitment to Advancing Equality for LGBTQ Illinoisans
August 9, 2019

Equality Illinois Institute Announces “Fahrenheit Chicago 3: Bronzeville is Burning” - Centering Black and Latinx LGBTQ Illinoisans
July 19, 2019

Equality Illinois welcomes the Governor to the work of creating inclusive schools for transgender youth, but says it’s too early to celebrate
June 30, 2019

Equality Illinois 2019 Pride Month Kickoff Brunch to Feature Chicago Mayor Lightfoot
May 30, 2019

Illinois General Assembly Advances Measure for Non-Binary Gender Marker on Driver’s Licenses and State ID Cards
May 30, 2019

Equality Illinois supports SB 7, the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
May 22, 2019

LGBTQ Advocacy Day on Wednesday, MAY 15, to Push Illinois to keep Moving Forward on LGBTQ Equality and Inclusion
May 2, 2019

Equality Illinois is excited about today’s historic election
April 2, 2019

Equality Illinois is excited about today’s historic election
April 2, 2019

LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum Bill Advances to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
March 23, 2019

LGBTQ-Inclusive Jury Service Non-Discrimination Legislation Advances to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
March 22, 2019

Equality Illinois announces their support of SB 7, the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
March 22, 2019

Illinois Legislation to Advance Equity for LGBTQ Older Adults Advances to Gov. Pritzker
March 21, 2019

Legislation to Ensure Equitable Restroom Access in Public Spaces in Illinois Advances to Gov. Pritzker
March 21, 2019

LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum Bill Passes Illinois House
March 13, 2019

Equality Illinois Celebrates Lori Lightfoot advancing to the April 2 run-off election
February 26, 2019

2018 PRESS RELEASES

2019 Equality Illinois Gala Honors Danny Wirtz, Channyn Lynne Parker and the Illinois AFL-CIO
December 18, 2018

Equality Illinois Responds to Rauner’s Campaign Ad Mocking Marriage Equality 
October 23, 2018

On National Coming Out Day, Equality Illinois Calls on Governor Rauner to Ensure His Appointments Better Reflect the Full Diversity of Illinois
October 11, 2018

Equality Illinois Thanks Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for His Long Record of Support for LGBTQ Equality
September 4, 2018

LGBTQ Advocates Lora Branch and Mo Green and South Side institution Jeffery Pub Honored for Leadership in Lifting Up LGBTQ Communities of Color in Chicago
August 22, 2018

Equality Illinois Condemns Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Legislation that Would Strengthen Illinois Non-Discrimination Protections in the Workplace
August 13, 2018

Leading Civil Rights Organizations Urge Governor Rauner to Sign Bill that Would Help Protect Illinoisans from Discrimination
August 7, 2018

Equality Illinois to Host Fahrenheit Chicago, the End-of-Summer Pride Celebration
July 12, 2018

Statement of Equality Illinois on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
July 9, 2018

Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Equality Illinois, ACLU of Illinois, and Courts Matter Illinois Denounce Trump’s Anti-Abortion, Anti-Equality Supreme Court candidates
July 5, 2018

Equality Illinois Urges Gov. Rauner to Extend Non-Discrimination Protections to All Illinois Workplaces
June 14, 2018

Illinoisans Must be Vigilant Following U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Cakeshop Discrimination Case
June 4, 2018

Pride Month Celebrated Despite Uncertainty Over LGBTQ Rights
June 1, 2018

Equality Illinois Pride Brunch Honors Two LGBTQ Advocates
May 25, 2018

Breakthru Beverage Group Grows Relationship with Equality Illinois
May 24, 2018

Equality Illinois Invites Amazon Workers to Pride Kickoff Brunch
May 3, 2018

Illinois Senate Passes LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum Bill
May 2, 2018

LGBTQ Advocacy Day to Push Inclusive Curriculum Bill
April 10, 2018

Equality Illinois Urges State Legislators to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
April 9, 2018

Equality Illinois 2018 Pride Brunch to Feature Former Houston Mayor, Who Leads National Effort to Elect LGBTQ Officials
March 26, 2018

Inclusive Curriculum Bill Introduced to Teach LGBTQ History
February 16, 2018

Aurora Must Grant Pride Parade Permit
February 12, 2018

Tributes, celebration, and next steps for LGBTQ civil rights to mark 2018 Equality Illinois Gala
February 3, 2018

2017 PRESS RELEASES

Three New Laws Advance LGBTQ Equality in 2018
December 19, 2017

Colorado Bakery Case Could Lead to Destruction of Illinois Civil Rights Protections
December 5, 2017

Equality Illinois to Honor Transgender Youth Activist Jazz Jennings at Gala
November 30, 2017

EI Advisory Board Member Appointed to State Panel on Sexual Harassment
November 17, 2017

Candidates Forum To Air at Statewide Watch Events
November 9, 2017

Equality Illinois Launches Drive to Advance LGBTQ Public Leadership
October 31, 2017

Equality Illinois Condemns Trump Administration's Licenses to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People
October 6, 2017

Equality Illinois Gala to Honor Planned Parenthood of Illinois and LGBTQ Rights Activist Jim Bennett
September 27, 2017

Gov. Rauner Meets with Leaders of LGBTQ and Allied Organizations
September 26, 2017

Coalition Announces The LGBTQ Forum: The Democratic Candidates for Governor
September 7, 2017

Equality Illinois Condemns Trump's Plan to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Act
September 5, 2017

Governor Signs Panic Defense Ban
August 28, 2017

Governor Signs Birth Certificate Modernization Bill
August 25, 2017

Fahrenheit Chicago to Honor Health Advocates
August 25, 2017

LGBTQ Public Service Bill Signed by Gov. Rauner
August 21, 2017

Fahrenheit Chicago–Pride South on the Beach Announces Entertainment Lineup
August 16, 2017

Diverse LGBTQ Community Members and Allies Serve on Equality Illinois Boards
August 14, 2017

Equality Illinois Supports Transgender Troops at Illinois State Fair
August 11, 2017

Equality Illinois Recognizes 51 Law Firms for 'Raising the Bar' on LGBTQ Inclusivity
August 1, 2017

Equality Illinois Condemns Trump's Ban of Transgender Service People
July 26, 2017

Equality Illinois and AIDS Foundation of Chicago Host Fahrenheit Chicago-Pride South on the Lake
July 25, 2017

Equality Illinois Says Pride Celebrations Must Be Joined by Action
in Memory of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims
June 1, 2017

Senate Sends Governor Measure to Help Transgender Illinoisans Obtain Correct Birth Certificates
May 31, 2017

General Assembly Votes to Ban Use of LGBTQ Panic Defenses in Murder Cases
May 31, 2017

House Passes Bill to Help Transgender Illinoisans; Now Up to Senate to Modernize Birth Certificate Law
May 25, 2017

Equality Illinois Applauds Federal Appeals Court Ruling Protecting Workers Regardless of Their Sexual Orientation
April 4, 2017

Equality Illinois Town Halls Launch in Central and Southern Illinois
April 4, 2017

Equality Illinois Spring to Action Agenda Focuses on Local Events Throughout Illinois
March 2, 2017

Equality Illinois Condemns Federal Action Overturning Transgender Youth Protections
Feb. 22, 2017

Equality Illinois Supports Protecting Women's Reproductive Freedom
Feb. 14, 2017

Equality Illinois 2017 Legislative Agenda Advances LGBTQ Civil Rights
Feb. 13, 2017

Modernizing State Birth Certificate Law Will Help Transgender Illinoisans
Feb. 1, 2017

Equality Illinois 2017 Gala to Offer Vision for LGBTQ Rights During Challenging Times
Jan. 31, 2017

Coalition Statement Against Discriminatory Legislation Targeting Transgender Students in Illinois
Jan. 27, 2017

Equality Illinois Denounces New Attempt to Attack LGBTQ Illinoisans
Jan. 12, 2017

2016 PRESS RELEASES

Trump-Pence Create Grave Concerns Among LGBTQ Illinoisans
Dec. 29, 2016

Equality Honors Mona Noriega and Terry Cosgrove with Freedom Awards
Dec. 12, 2016

Equality Illinois Announces Statewide Community Advisory Group
Dec. 5, 2016

Illinois Forum to Discuss LGBTQ Fears from a Trump Presidency
Nov. 18, 2016

Equality Illinois Honors Lurie Children's Hospital with Business Leadership Award
Nov. 17, 2016

Equality Illinois Condemns Attempt to Undermine Youth Protections
August 11, 2016

Equality Illinois Applauds Attorney General Lisa Madigan for Brief Supporting Transgender Illinoisans
July 27, 2016

Trump VP Pick Callously Disregards LGBT Americans
July 15, 2016

New Law Clinic Will Assist Transgender Illinoisans
June 30, 2016

Chicago City Council Stands Up for Transgender People
June 22, 2016

Statement, Vigils in Wake of Orlando Shooting
June 12, 2016

New Equality Illinois CEO to Launch Statewide Listening Tour
June 1, 2016

Legislation Ensuring LGBT Pension Fairness Sent to Governor
May 31, 2016

Equality Illinois Commends Chicago Leaders for Acting Against Discrimination
May 18, 2016

EqualityCon 2016 to Hear From Equality Act Chief Sponsor
May 11, 2016

Equality Illinois Applauds Chicago Schools Policies for Transgender
and Gender-Nonconforming Students and Adults
May 3, 2016

Equality Illinois Names Brian C. Johnson as CEO
April 25, 2016

Gov. Rauner and Legislators Meet with Transgender Illinoisans
April 15, 2016

On LGBT Advocacy Day, Citizens Urge Support for Transgender Illinoisans and State-Funded Services
April 13, 2016

Equality Illinois Calls for Prompt Consideration of Court Nominee
March 6, 2016

Equality Illinois Offers Robust 2016 Legislative Agenda
February 19, 2016

Equality Illinois Hosts Financial Education Fair
February 9, 2016

Nancy Pelosi Headlines Saturday's 25th Anniversary Gala
February 5, 2016

Joint Statement on Stopping Discrimination Against Transgender Students
January 22, 2016

J.B. Pritzker Chairs Equality Illinois 25th Anniversary Gala
January 21, 2016

Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov Steps Down Later This Year
January 21, 2016

Sen. Mark Kirk Endorses the Equality Act
January 20, 2016

Equality Illinois Denounces Discriminatory Legislation That Stigmatizes Transgender Students
January 20, 2016

Equality Illinois Applauds Rep. Dold, First Republican to Endorse Equality Act
January 15, 2016

New Look, Enduring Commitment Mark Equality Illinois' 25th Anniversary Rebranding
January 14, 2016

Equality Illinois PAC Hosts Pat Quinn To Support Pro-Equality Candidates
January 4, 2016

2015 PRESS RELEASES

Equality Illinois Business Leadership Award Honors Mariano's
December 18, 2016

Palatine Dispute  Highlights Discrimination Faced by Transgender Students
December 7, 2015

'I Am A Refugee'
November 19, 2015

Equality Illinois Freedom Award Honors Nancy Pelosi
November 17, 2015

Equality Illinois Political Action Committee Hosts David Axelrod
November 6, 2015

Leaders Discuss Ongoing Fight for LGBT Rights in a Marriage Equality World
October 31, 2015

New Equality Illinois Springfield Office and Central Illinois Advocate
October 13, 2015

LGBT Consumers and Public Accommodation Law
October 6, 2015

Mourning Rep. Golar
September 21, 2015

Equality Illinois Expands Statewide Strategy
August 29, 2015

White Sox, Equality Illinois Continue LGBT Pride Night Tradition
August 25, 2015

New Protections for LGBT Youth and Gender Identity Become Law in Illinois
August 20, 2015

LGBT Equality Institute in Springfield Welcomes Experts and Grassroots Activists
August 7, 2015

Historic Equality Act Needed to Protect LGBT Americans
July 23, 2015

Enhanced Hate Crimes Protections Become Law in Illinois
July 20, 2015

Equality Illinois Honors 42 Law Firms for Commitment to Diversity
July 15, 2015

Durbin and Kirk Lead Illinois Support to Protect LGBT Youth
July 11, 2015

Corporate Social Responsibility and LGBT Equality: A Program to Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture
July 8, 2015

Equality Illinois Alarmed at Failure to Pass State Budget
July 1, 2015

Celebrate Marriage Victory But Remember Ongoing Challenges
June 26, 2015

Gerber House Named a National Historic Landmark
June 19, 2015

More Than 10,000 Same-sex Couples Wed in Illinois Await Supreme Court Decision
June 17, 2015

Conversion Therapy Restrictions Bill Sent to Gov. Rauner
May 29, 2015

"Remembering the Pink Triangle" Commemoration Honors the Homosexual Victims of Nazism
May 27, 2015

Enhanced LGBT Hate Crimes Protections Sent to Gov. Rauner
May 20, 2015

Protecting LGBT Youth Bill Passes House
May 19, 2015

Significant LGBT Victories in 2015 Municipal Elections
April 8, 2015

Supreme Court Marriage Cases Important to Illinois Couples
April 24, 2015

Advocates Urge Support for LGBT Youth and State Services
April 15, 2015

Illinois Laws Against LGBT Discrimination Provide Balance to Religious Freedom Standards
March 28, 2015

LGBT Advocacy Day Will Reach Out to Legislators
March 26, 2015

Gov. Rauner Makes Commitment to LGBT Illinoisans After Meeting Leaders
March 20, 2015

Equality Illinois Denounces Confirmation of James Meeks as Chair of Illinois Board of Education
March 19, 2015

Illinois Mental Health Experts Support Ban on Conversion Therapy
March 17, 2015

Equality Institute Welcomes Amanda Simpson, First Transgender Presidential Appointee
March 13, 2015

EQILPAC Urges Runoff Voters to Support Mayor Emanuel
March 12, 2015

Coalition Against Conversion Therapy Launches Online Petition
March 6, 2015

EQILPAC Endorses Mayor Emanuel and Four Incumbent LGBT Aldermen for Re-Election
February 16, 2015

Largest Midwest LGBT Gala Honors Bi-Partisan Leaders
February 13, 3015

Equality Illinois Applauds Appointment of LGBT Rights Diplomat
February 5, 2015

Robust Business Support Backs Equality Illinois Work
February 4, 2015

Equality Illinois Honors Entertainer Lea DeLaria with Freedom Award
January 23, 2015

Equality Illinois Launches Initiative to Ban Conversion Therapy
January 20, 2015

Equality Illinois Welcomes Supreme Court Order to Hear Marriage Cases
January 16, 2015

Equality Illinois Recognizes Grosvenor Capital with Business Leadership Award
January 15, 2015

Equality Illinois Releases New Adoption Guide for Prospective LGBT Parents
January 14, 2015

Equality Illinois Offers Rauner Cooperation; Slams Meeks Appointment

January 11, 2015

Equality Illinois Names Policy Director, Development Associate
January 9, 2015

Previous Years Press Releases
2012 PRESS RELEASES
2013 PRESS RELEASES
2014 PRESS RELEASES

Remembering Rep. Mulligan
December 31, 2014

Equality Illinois Honors TransLife Center of Chicago House with Freedom Award
December 17, 2014

Equality Illinois Calls for Resignation of School Board Member
December 11, 2014

Equality Illinois Remembers Judy Baar Topinka
December 10, 2014

2015 Equality Illinois Gala Celebrates Valentine's Day; Gala Co-Chairs Are Mariterese and Patrick Balthrop
December 9, 2014

Equality Illinois Mourns the Passing of Mayor Jane Byrne
November 14, 2014

Midwest LGBT Leaders Plan Next Steps in Chicago Meeting
November 7, 2014

In Victory, Rauner  Needs to Serve All Illinoisans
November 5, 2014

Significant Wins Scored in General Election for LGBT Illinoisans
November 5, 2014

Equality Illinois Condemns Rauner for Anti-LGBT, Anti-Women Tactic
October 31, 2014

Equality Illinois Spends $600,000 Helping Candidates and Passing Marriage
October 29, 2014

The Stars Come Out for "Night of 100 Drag Queens"
October 23, 2014

New Equality Illinois Chairs Spearhead Ambitious Agenda for LGBT Rights

October 20, 2014

Documentary Responds to Homophobic Reactions to Equality Illinois Out at the Sox Game 
October 17, 2014

Equality Illinois PAC Makes Legislative Endorsements
October 13, 2014

Equality Illinois PAC Makes Bipartisan Endorsements in Statewide Races
October 7, 2014

Supreme Court Decision Demonstrates Rauner's Wrong-Headed Stand on Marriage

October 6, 2014

Dining Out for Equality Funds Fight for LGBT Equality
October 1, 2014

Equality Illinois PAC Endorses Re-election of Gov. Pat Quinn
September 23, 2014

Rauner: Follow Court Marriage Equality Ruling
September 4, 2014

National Campaign for Marriage Equality Returns to Midwest
August 20, 2104

White Sox, Equality Illinois Continue Pride Game Tradition
August 11, 2014

Equality Illinois Honors 41 Law Firms for Commitment to Diversity
August 6, 2014

Equality Illinois Statement on Bruce Rauner-Chris Christie Fundraiser
July 25, 2014

White House Executive Orders Protect LGBT Workers
July 21, 2014

5,000 Couples Now Enjoying Marriage Equality in Illinois
July 9, 2014

Equality Illinois Asks President: No Broad Religious Exemption in Executive Order
July 8, 2014

Pass ENDA Without Broad Religious Exemptions
June 5, 2014

Equality Illinois Tribute Brunch to Salute Quinn, Emanuel and other leaders
June 3, 2014

LGBT Leaders and Allies Call Out Bruce Rauner On His Opposition to Marriage Equality
June 1, 2014

Couples and Counties Preparing Statewide for Marriage Equality
May 14, 2014

Equality Illinois Urges State Senate to Pass Anti-bullying Bill
May 13, 2014

Challenge Brunei's Murderous Anti-Gay Policy During Ambassador's Chicago Visit
May 7, 2014

EQIL Lists Hundreds of Clergy Who Perform Same-Sex Marriages
April 24, 2014

Equality Illinois to Continue Push on 'Conversion Therapy' Ban
April 11, 2014

Celebration of Marriage Equality at MCA Chicago
March 28, 2014

Equality Illinois to Host LGBT Equality Institute
March 26, 2014

Committee Passes Conversion Therapy Ban
March 26, 2014

Illinois Primary Advances Equality
March 19, 2014

Equality Illinois PAC Puts $150,000 into Campaign to Support Pro-Marriage Candidates
March 13, 2014

Equality Illinois Condemns Taxi Publication for Homophobic and Anti-Women Rhetoric
March 11, 2014

Madigan Letter Green Lights Marriage in All Counties
March 4, 2014

Central Illinois County To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
February 26, 2014

Equality Illinois Seeks Immediate State Marriage Equality After Court Ruling
February 23, 2014

Equality Illinois Lauds Marriage Ruling But Warns of Ongoing Attacks
February 21, 2014

EQIL Confers Freedom Award on U.S. Senator Mark Kirk
January 27, 2014

State Farm Earns EQIL Freedom Award
January 24, 2014

United Becomes Exclusive Airline for Equality Illinois
January 15, 2014

Equality Illinois Honors Chicago Filmmaker Lana Wachowski
January 14, 2014

Randy Hannig to Leave Role as Equality Illinois Public Policy Director
January 14, 2014

Equality Illinois Issues Guide to Changing Name and Gender Marker
January 7, 2014

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