| June 17, 2013 | Equality Illinois Launches Half-Million Dollar 'Fight Back for Marriage' Campaign | ||||
| May 8, 2013 | National Movement for Marriage Equality Puts Focus on Illinois | ||||
| May 7, 2013 | Equality Illinois Calls on New Republican Leaders to Respect Brady's Legacy | ||||
| May 7, 2013 | Equality Illinois Remembers Norma Reyes | ||||
| April 25, 2013 | Equality Illinois Calls on State Congressional Delegation to End LGBT Employment Discrimination | ||||
| April 25, 2013 | Illinois Unites Celebrates Historic Week for Marriage Equality | ||||
| April 23, 2013 | Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Co-Sponsors Marriage Bill | ||||
| April 12, 2013 | Equality Illinois Condemns Representative's Reprehensible Comments | ||||
| April 5, 2013 | Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Asks Illinois to Pass Marriage Bill | ||||
| April 4, 2013 | African-American Clergy Urge Swift Passage of Marriage Bill | ||||
| April 2, 2013 | Sen. Mark Kirk, state's top Republican, Endorses Marriage Equality | ||||
| March 14, 2013 | Members of Congress Urge Illinois House to Pass Marriage Bill | ||||
| March 10, 2013 | Faith Leaders Praise Marriage Bill's Protections of Religious Freedom | ||||
| March 7, 2013 | Chicago Athletes Support the Freedom to Marry | ||||
| March 5, 2013 | Equality Illinois Mourns the Passing of Dawn Clark Netsch | ||||
| March 4, 2013 | Chicago Mayor Emanuel Urges His Supporters to Help Pass Marriage Bill | ||||
| March 1, 2013 | Marriage Bill Campaign in Final Push | ||||
| February 24, 2013 | Latino Leaders Support the Freedom to Marry in Illinois | ||||
| February 19, 2013 | Majority of Illinoisans Support Marriage Equality | ||||
| February 16, 2013 | Equality Illinois Blasts Sen. Dillard for Proposal Hurting Children | ||||
| February 14, 2013 | Illinois Senate Approves Freedom to Marry; Momentum Moves to House | ||||
| February 14, 2013 | Equality Illinois Hails Senate Vote for Marriage | ||||
| February 11, 2013 | At Equality Illinois Gala, Gov. Quinn Urges Supporters to Work for Bill's Passage | ||||
| February 6, 2013 | Gov. Quinn and Faith Leaders Call for Swift Action on Marriage Bill | ||||
| February 4, 2013 | United Airlines Wins Equality Illinois Business Leadership Award | ||||
| January 31, 2013 | Coalition Urges Swift Passage of Marriage Bill | ||||
| January 30, 2013 | Sen. Heather Steans Wins Equality Illinois Freedom Award | ||||
| January 24, 2013 | Rhode Island Vote Adds to National and Illinois Momentum for Marriage | ||||
| January 23, 2013 | Chef Art Smith Inspires Equality Illinois Gala Menu | ||||
| January 13, 2013 | Open Letter from Illinois Business Leaders Supports Marriage Equality | ||||
| January 13, 2013 | Equality Illinois Welcomes Business Support for the Freedom to Marry | ||||
| January 9, 2013 | Marriage Bill Introduced in New General Assembly | ||||
| January 9, 2013 | Equality Illinois Calls for Swift Action on Marriage Bill in New General Assembly | ||||
| January 3, 2013 | With Committee Success, Marriage Bill Moves to Next General Assembly | ||||
| January 2, 2013 | GOP Leaders Support Marriage Equality Bill | ||||
| January 2, 2013 | African-American Leaders Support Freedom to Marry | ||||
| December 29, 2012 | President Obama Supports Action on Marriage Equality in Illinois | ||||
| December 27, 2012 | University of Illinois Study Points to Need for Marriage Equality throughout Illinois | ||||
| December 23, 2012 | Clergy and Faith Leaders Endorse Freedom to Marry | ||||
| December 23, 2012 | Letter from Clergy and Faith Leaders | ||||
| December 20, 2012 | Momentum for Marriage Equality Brings Together New Illinois Coalition | ||||
| December 19, 2012 | Equality Illinois Names New Board Members | ||||
| December 13, 2012 | Equality Illinois Ready for Marriage Equality Battle | ||||
| December 10, 2012 | Celebrity Chef Art Smith and Husband Jesus Salgueiro Co-Chair Equality Illinois Gala | ||||
| December 7, 2012 | Rights Battle Continues as Supreme Court Considers Marriage Equality | ||||
| December 5, 2012 | New Poll Shows Growing Marriage Equality Support in Illinois | ||||
| December 5, 2012 | Equality Illinois and PFLAG Hold Parents Day of Action for Marriage Equality | ||||
| November 28, 2012 | Equality Illinois Opens New Field Offices and Names Organizers | ||||
| November 21, 2012 | Equality Illinois Annual Report Shows Continued Growth and Expansion of Advocacy | ||||
| November 20, 2012 | Equality Illinois Applauds State Recognition of Surrogacy Rights of Same-Sex Parents | ||||
| November 7, 2012 | Election Victories Foretell Action on Marriage Equality in Illinois | ||||
| October 20, 2012 | Equality Illinois: "The Bullies Won in East Aurora." | ||||
| October 19, 2012 | Equality Illinois Urges School District to Stand Fast Against Hate Group | ||||
| October 16, 2012 | Groups That Employ Nazi and Racist Hate Speech Now Fight Anti-Bullying Programs | ||||
| October 12, 2012 |
Equality Illinois' Dining Out for Equality Celebrates New Legacy Walk, Coming Out Day |
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| October 1, 2012 | Equality Illinois Extends Reach with New Field Offices | ||||
| September 24, 2012 | Equality Illinois Rejects Cardinal George's Narrow Vision on Marriage Equality | ||||
| September 20. 2012 | Equality Illinois Dismayed that Chick-fil-A Continues Homophobic Policies | ||||
| September 5, 2012 | Equality Illinois Urges Marriage Equality Supporters to Contact Opposition | ||||
| September 4, 2012 | Equality Illinois Praises Chicago Police Transgender Order | ||||
| September 4, 2012 | Celebrating Democratic Platform, Equality Illinois to Host State Delegation | ||||
| August 22, 2012 | Equality Illinois Criticizes GOP Platform; Will Meet Illinois Republicans at Convention | ||||
| August 16, 2012 | Illinois State Fairgoers Welcome LGBT Booth | ||||
| August 9, 2012 | LGBT Booth Premieres at Illinois State Fair | ||||
| July 26, 2012 | Thirty-seven Illinois Law Firms Top Equality Illinois Survey | ||||
| July 24, 2012 | Equality Illinois Launches Campaign against Chick Fil-A Hate | ||||
| July 19, 2012 | LGBT Wedding Guide Answers Need, Creates Business | ||||
| July 17, 2012 | Children with LGBT Parents Denied Equal Protections | ||||
| July 12, 2012 | Two Equality Illinois Boards Headed by Two Impressive Women | ||||
| July 5, 2012 | Equality Illinois Partners with Chicago Fire Soccer Team | ||||
| July 2, 2012 | Equality Illinois Says Marriage Equality Would End Chaos Feared By Opponents | ||||
| June 8, 2012 | Equality Illinois Calls for Stronger Anti-Bullying Efforts After Devastating Federal Report | ||||
| June 8, 2012 | Equality Illinois Represents State at White House Briefing on LGBT Rights | ||||
| June 1, 2012 | Nearly 5,000 Civil Unions in First Year, Yet Still Unequal Status | ||||
| June 1, 2012 | Equality Illinois Report: Civil Unions One Year Later; Separate Status is Not Equal | ||||
| May 30, 2012 | Equality Illinois Supports Lawsuits for Marriage Equality While It Pursues Legislative Action | ||||
| May 14, 2012 | Fundraising veteran named Equality Illinois Director of Development | ||||
| May 9, 2012 | President Obama sets example by support of marriage equality | ||||
| May 9, 2012 | North Carolina Vote a wake-up call for Illinois | ||||
| April 9, 2012 | Equality Illinois Partners with Navigaytour Gay and Lesbian Guides | ||||
| March 28, 2012 | Marriage Equality Will Benefit Thousands in Illinois and Boost State Coffers | ||||
| March 22, 2012 |
Citizen Lobbyists to Join Equality Illinois Outreach |
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| March 21, 2012 | Equality Illinois PAC Scores Big Primary Victories | ||||
| March 15, 2012 |
Equality Illinois Launches Faith Initiatives |
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| March 8, 2012 |
Equality Illinois Announces Annual Wedding Expo |
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| March 1, 2012 | Equality Illinois Applauds Rep. Cassidy for Protecting LGBT Families | ||||
| February 24, 2012 |
Equality Illinois appoints new finance/administration director |
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| February 23, 2012 |
Judge's Ruling Another Blow to Unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act |
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| February 15, 2012 | Equality Illinois Reacts to Emanuel and Quinn Comments Regarding Marriage Equality | ||||
| February 8, 2012 | Equality Illinois Hails Introduction of Bill Guaranteeing Full Marriage Rights | ||||
| February 8, 2012 |
Equality Illinois Welcomes President Obama's Senior Advisor to Annual Justice for All Gala |
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| February 7, 2012 | Equality Illinois Applauds Historic 9th Circuit Decision on Marriage Rights | ||||
| January 19, 2012 | Equality Illinois Partners with Sittercity.com to Develop Outreach to LGBT Families | ||||
| January 18, 2012 | Equality Illinois Rolls Out Mayors for the Freedom to Marry Campaign | ||||
| January 18, 2012 | Equality Illinois Honors McDermott Will & Emery with 2012 Business Leadership Award | ||||
| January 12, 2012 | Equality Illinois Honors Former State Representative Mark Beaubien with Freedom Award | ||||
| January 10, 2012 | Equality Illinois Applauds Springfield Community for Encouraging Public Employee Spousal Benefits | ||||
| December 28, 2011 | Equality Illinois Reacts to Latest Remarks from Cardinal Francis George | ||||
| December 20, 2011 | Equality Illinois Reacts to Cook County Survey on Opposite-Gender Civil Unions | ||||
| December 12, 2011 | Equality Illinois Hosts Strategy Summit for Leading Midwestern LGBT Groups | ||||
| December 8, 2011 |
Equality Illinois Finds Widespread Use of Civil Unions Law in First Six Months of Implementation |
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| November 29, 2011 |
Equality Illinois Negotiations Lead to Joint Tax Filings for Civil Union Couples |
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| November 8, 2011 | Equality Illinois Applauds City for Retaining LGBT Title for Advisory Council | ||||
| November 4, 2011 | Equality Illinois Supports Federal Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against Potential Adoptive Parents | ||||
| November 2, 2011 | Equality Illinois Mobilizes to Push for Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act | ||||
| August 4, 2011 | Census: More Than 32,000 Same-gender Couples in Illinois | ||||
| July 28, 2011 | Two Dozen Law Firms Recognized for Commitment to LGBT Equality | ||||
| July 22, 2011 | Catholic Charities Seeks to Overturn 7 Decades of Adoption Law | ||||
| June 30, 2011 | Equality Illinois Releases Firm Statewide Civil Union Numbers for June | ||||
| June 30, 2011 | Equality Illinois Praises Mayor Emanuel for Marriage Support | ||||
| June 29, 2011 | Equality Illinois Appoints Director of Public Policy | ||||
| May 27, 2011 | Religious Leaders Around the State Support Civil Unions: Equality Illinois Highlights Religious Support | ||||
| May 27, 2011 | Equality Illinois Denounces Efforts at Anti-Marriage Constitutional Amendment | ||||
| Feb. 14, 2011 | Equality Illinois PAC Throws Its Weight Behind Rahm Emanuel | ||||
| February 9, 2011 | LGBT Coalition Announces Mayoral Appointments Project | ||||
| February 2, 2011 | Equality Illinois Announces LGBT-Focused Mayoral Forum | ||||
| February 1, 2011 | Equality Illinois Launches "Vote Naked Chicago" to Get Out the Vote for Municipal Elections | ||||
| January 31, 2011 | Governor Signs Civil Union Bill Into Law, Equality Illinois and Lambda Legal Launch Civil Union Tracker | ||||
| January 28, 2011 | Equality Illinois Announces 2011 Freedom Award Recipient | ||||
| Community Leaders Stand in Support of Equality Illinois | |||||
| November 30, 2010 |
Religious Leaders Gather in Springfield in Support of Civil Unions | ||||
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Statewide Gay Rights Groups Pushes Back Against National Organization for Marriage's invasion of Illinois |
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Gay Rights Group Applauds Congressional Commitment to Binational Same-sex Couples |
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| Statewide Gay Rights Group Condemns Anti-Gay Hate Crime by Students on CTA and Calls on University to Seriously Investigate Students' Actions | |||||
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Gay Rights Group Pushes Illinois Civil Union Bill
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Statewide Gay Rights Group Announces 2010 Freedom Awards & Business Leadership Awards
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Equality Illinois Facilitates Meeting of Cook County President Stroger with LGBT Community Leaders
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Open letter to Illinois Congressional Delegation from Equality Illinois
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Moving Beyond Tuesday's Election |
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One Year Anniversary of Obama Presidential Election
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Illinois Same-Sex Marriage Bill Introduced
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Bill Repealing Defense of Marriage Act
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Lawyers for Diversity
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Statewide Gay Group Redoubles Efforts for Civil Unions
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Civil Union Bill Passes Illinois House Committee
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ANNOUNCES
2011 FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENT

