FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 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 DES PLAINES – Saturday morning parents from an array of suburban school districts along with representatives of state and local …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2022 EQUALITY ILLINOIS ENDORSES 15 LGBTQ + CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION CHICAGO – Equality Illinois, the state’s civil rights organization for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, Thursday announced endorsements of a record number of LGBTQ+ candidates running for the office in a general election in Illinois. “We are excited to endorse fifteen …
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 Say Gay” and anti-trans legislation sweeping the country, come hear how Illinois can be at the vanguard of the march toward full equality for LGBTQ+ people. Space is limited and RSVPs and are piling in …
LGBTBIQ+ community in USA and Mexico
Durante un viaje reciente a México, nuestra Directora Adjunta, Mony Ruiz-Velasco tuvo una conversación con elle Dr. Jesus Ociel Baena Saucedo en el podcast de Legaton. En el episodio conversan sobre los derechos de las comunidades LGBTQI+ en EUA y México. (During a recent trip to Mexico our Deputy Director Mony Ruiz-Velasco sat in …
Hispanic Heritage Month!
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, we will be honoring Latinx LGBTQ+ trailblazers and organizations who are doing amazing things in our community! Sylvia Rivera was a Venezuelan/Puerto Rican American trans activist. Most known as one of the inciters of the monumental Stonewall Uprising in New York City, along with her …
Mony Ruiz-Velasco will join the Equality Illinois team
We are excited to announce that Mony Ruiz Velasco will join Equality Illinois as its Deputy Director on July 15th.
VOTE!
Today is your last day to vote in local elections for important offices like school boards, city councils, and townships! You can vote until 7 p.m. If you are in line to vote at 7 p.m., stay in line. Find your voting location: https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx.
Equality Illinois 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala!
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As the Illinois General Assembly navigates the remaining 24 hours of the 101st General Assembly in Springfield, Equality Illinois applauds the bold leadership of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus in their work to eliminate systemic racism and advance long overdue and long delayed equity and justice for Black Illinoisans, including Black LGBTQ Illinoisans. We know …
Equality Illinois 30th Anniversary Gala
We are excited to announce Molson Coors as the Presenting Sponsor for the Equality Illinois 30th Anniversary Gala. For over a decade Molson Coors has been one of the staunchest supporters of Equality Illinois. Our work advancing LGBTQ full equality in Illinois has been made stronger with Molson Coors in our corner. Additionally, for the past seventeen consecutive years, Molson …
Announcing Equality Illinois’ 30th Anniversary Gala
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EI Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2020 EQUALITY ILLINOIS APPLAUDS PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION’S SUCCESS IN DIVERSIFYING REPRESENTATION ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS While there is more work to do regarding representation of LGBTQ, women, and BIPOC leaders, Illinois’ State Boards and Commissions are moving closer to reflecting the vibrant diversity of our state CHICAGO – Equality Illinois applauds …
Special Message from CEO Brian C. Johnson
Pride at its core is a police protest…It is our duty to stand with our LGBTQ African-American siblings and demand better from police.” m Hear the personal message from our CEO Brian C. Johnson
EI Day of Action for Yoni Pizer for State Rep.!
Join Equality Illinois and team Pizer for a day of action on Saturday, February 29th at 11:00 am! We will be knocking doors, making calls, and texting voters! Let’s get ready to hit the streets and tell voters why Yoni Pizer is the right choice to represent the 12th House District! Feb 29, 11:00 AM …
Community Advisory Group
Meet the 2019-2020 Equality Illinois Community Advisory Group! The Community Advisory Group contributes to Equality Illinois’ understanding of the many issues that LGBTQ Illinoisans experience every day. And, at a time when many LGBTQ individuals are feeling isolated, anxious, and frustrated about policymaking, Equality Illinois is dedicated to ensuring our policy agenda is developed through …
Illinois Equality Council
Annual Conference October 15, 2019Hilton Chicago720 S. Michigan The Illinois Equality Council is a collection of Illinois businesses who champion LGBTQ equality in the workplace and beyond The Annual Convening of the Illinois Equality Council is an opportunity for members to network with like minded champions, engage in professional development, and connect with senior Illinois leaders. Click HERE to …
Illinois Equality Council
Equality Illinois values the roles Illinois businesses have played in advancing LGBTQ equality. From their support of marriage equality to their opposition to anti-LGBTQ public policies, many Illinois businesses have been leaders in promoting LGBTQ equality in the workplace and beyond. To honor this commitment, Equality Illinois has launched the Illinois Equality Council to allow …
Emerging Leaders Circle
The Emerging Leaders Circle is a dynamic group of young professionals, 35 years or younger, who have been identified as the next generation of leaders. As a donor, you are investing in the vital work of Equality Illinois – statewide campaigns that promote fair treatment for LGBTQ citizens of Illinois. Your membership in the Emerging …
EI supports SB 7, the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
Equality Illinois is proud to endorse SB 7, the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act. LGBTQ people use cannabis at more than double the rates of non-LGBTQ people according to data from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health sponsored by the US Department of Health & Human Services. The criminalization of cannabis use …
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Let’s vote for LGBTQ equality!
We have achieved great progress towards LGBTQ equality through engagement in the electoral process. Let’s keep Chicago a welcoming and affirming city. Let’s vote for LGBTQ equality. In Chicago, there’s still time for you to have your say in who should be your next pro-equality Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and Alderman. Standing up for …
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Chicago opening night performance of Dear Evan Hansen on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, has SOLD OUT! Proceeds from the sale of these tickets benefit Equality Illinois’ important LGBTQ civil rights work. “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post. The New York Times calls DEAR EVAN HANSEN “a gut-punching, …
Equality Illinois 2019 Gala SOLD OUT!
As of today, the largest formal LGBTQ equality event in the Midwest, the Equality Illinois 2019 Gala has SOLD OUT of Individual Tickets! We are incredibly grateful for the breath of support shown to the LGBTQ community. Selling out a venue like the Chicago Hilton demonstrates how important LGBTQ people are to the fabric of …
LGBTQ FORUM WITH THE CHICAGO MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Ahead of Chicago’s approaching mayoral election, LGBTQ Chicagoans have an opportunity to hear directly about issues impacting their lives at the LGBTQ Forum with Chicago Mayoral Candidates on Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m. #LGTBQMayor2019 Mayoral candidates who have confirmed attendance as of Jan. 8 include: Gery Chico, Amara Enyia, Bob Fioretti, LaShawn Ford, Jerry …