Hobby Lobby Ordered to Pay Trans Employee $220,000
Earlier this week an appellate court in Illinois upheld a decision from a lower court that Hobby Lobby broke anti-discrimination…
LGBTQ History Now a Requirement in Illinois Schools
Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a new history curriculum that…
7 Family-Friendly Spots to Visit in Illinois
In celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day this week, start planning ahead for your next holiday. Established by the U.S.…
Illinois Office of Tourism to Reveal New #AmazingForAll Art Installation on Aug. 11 at Northalsted Market Days
Illinois Office of Tourism’s larger-than-life art installation is celebrating their “Amazing for All” LGBTQ and diversity initiative during Northalsted Market…
Illinois Votes to Teach LGBT History in Schools
The Illinois Senate voted to approve public schools to teach LGBT history. In a vote of 34-18, the Senate says…
Hillary Clinton’s ‘Honorary’ Gay Nephew Makes the Case for the Presidential Candidate
Hillary Clinton’s “honorary” gay nephew wrote an impassioned op-ed for Queerty in which he makes the case why she is…
Illinois Hotel Receives $81K Fine for Refusing Gay Wedding
Illinois proved that there is no room for hate in their state after a hotel refused to host a gay…
Illinois Becomes 5th State to Ban Gay-Conversion Therapy
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 217 into law, making Illinois the fifth jurisdiction—behind California, New Jersey, the District…
Illinois Senate Sends Bill to Governor to Protect LGBT Youths from Conversion Therapy
The Illinois State Senate voted 34-19 to pass House Bill 217, the Illinois Youth Mental Health Protection Act that will…
The Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Returns to Chicago
North America’s only annual international LGBT Cocktail Competition returns to Chicago at Sidetrack with special host Patrik Gallineaux who serves as the…
Celebrate Justice for All with Equality Illinois
Every February, Equality Illinois hosts their annual Justice For All Gala. Over 1,000 guests are expected to attend this important…
Fundraising Begins in Chicago to Build Monument to LGBT People
The Chicago Chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights is hoping to raise $20,000 to build a monument to…
The Year of Gay Marriage
It’s been one hell of a year. We’ve seen it all—both good and bad. And for this week, we’re reminding…
Judge Orders Lesbian Couple to be First to Marry in Illinois
While same-sex marriages aren’t expected to start in Illinois until next summer, a US District Court has ordered that Cook…
Illinois Officially Becomes 16th State to Legalize Gay Marriage
Today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign SB-10 into law, a bill legalizing gay marriage. Illinois becomes the…
With Hawaii and Illinois, More than 1/3 of Americans Live in a State with Marriage Equality
This month alone, both Hawaii and Illinois brought the total number of states that allow gay and lesbian marriage to…
Gay Marriage Passes in Illinois
The Illinois House of Representatives voted 61 to 54 to pass the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, the legislation…
Illinois May Vote on Marriage Equality Today
Illnois House may take on a final vote today determining the future of gay and lesbian marriage in the…
Michigan Senators Introduce Gay-Marriage Legislation
Illinois and Minnesota aren’t the only Midwestern states getting in on the gay-marriage action, today it was announced that Michigan state…
Volunteer in Chicago with the IGLTA Foundation
While hundreds of LGBT and ally travel professionals will be heading to Chicago for the International Gay and Lesbian Travel…
Illinois Senate Passes Marriage Equality
The Illinois Senate approved a bill today that extends the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples in Illinois.…
Freedom to Marry Pledges $2 Million for 2013 Gay Marriage Fight
Freedom to Marry, the organization that was instrumental in raising funds for 2012 same-sex marriage fight, has now pledged $2…
Illinois Governor Says Marriage Equality is Coming
The marriage equality movement in Illinois has gained even more steam after Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said that marriage…
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is Pushing for Gay Marriage
It’s clear that there is a trend in this country toward marriage equality—evidenced by both the 2012 election and recent…
Catholic Bishop in Illinois: A Vote for Obama is a Vote for the Devil
Today has been hell for human rights is America. First, Archbishop John Myers’ announced his anti-gay crusade in New Jersey.…
Lambda Legal and the ACLU Fight for Same-Sex Marriages in Illinois
Today, Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois each filed a lawsuit against the clerk of Cook County…
Illinois Adds Gay & Lesbian Travel Section to Website
Now it’s easier than ever to plan an LGBT getaway to Illinois thanks to a new microsite produced by the…
Same-Sex Illinois Couples Can Now File Joint Tax Returns
Image via Passport Beginning in January, same-sex couples living in civil unions will be able to file joint tax returns…
Illinois State Rep. Marries Longtime Girlfriend in Iowa
Christin Baker and State Rep. Deborah Mell. Image by Brian Jackson for the Chicago Sun-Times. State Rep. Deborah Mell (D-Chicago)…
Elmhurst College First to Ask Applicants if They are Members of the LGBT Community
Image via Passport. The college application is probably one of the most stressful aspects of senior year. Between getting recommendations…