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Opposition Grows to Anti-Gay, Rev. De Jesus as Chicago Alderman
Activist Runs To Be First Openly Gay State Senator
Attorney and gay rights activist Jim Madigan hopes to become the first openly gay Illinois State Senator next year, in a district that was just the subject of a heated contest barely a year ago.
Cutting funds for the developmentally disabled and mentally ill
A federal judge Wednesday refused to order the state to continue funding programs at existing levels for nearly 88,000 mentally ill and developmentally disabled Illinoisans.
Human service agencies begin layoffs
On the last day before the state budget expired, one Aurora social services agency laid off 80 workers and told 1,100 clients with developmental and mental health disabilities that they would lose services.
The joyful exuberance of the Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade's marchers, drag queens and scantily clad dancers mixed Sunday with political campaigns and calls for gay marriage.
Family fights to recover after tragic auto accident
Residents of the small Gallatin County, Ill., communities of Equality and Eldorado have joined together to support the Charles and Margaret Hult family A June 4 wreck claimed the lives of two family members and left four others badly injured in Gallatin, Ill.
Madigan to run for state senate seat
In an exclusive talk with Windy City Times, Equality Illinois Interim Executive Director Jim Madigan said that he plans to run for the 7th District Illinois Senate seat next February against incumbent Heather Steans.
They came in wheelchairs and brandishing signs -- people with disabilities asking that they not be forced to suffer when the state budget axe swings.
Burris Voices Opposition To Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Sen. Roland Burris helped kick off Gay Pride Week by voicing his opposition to discrimination against gays and lesbians in the military.
A Little Tired Of Saying This But...
Hanna Rosin makes a rather weird observation about Obama and DOMA: My suspicion is that despite his campaign promise, Obama is genuinely conflicted about DOMA.
Chicago Gays Call Presidential Memorandum 'A Good First Step'
Reaction is mixed from Chicago's gay community regarding an executive order signed by President Barack Obama Wednesday.
Gay Couples Forced to Flee US Over Immigration Law
An estimated 36,000 Americans face a choice -- separate or move abroad -- because they can't secure green cards for their partners like heterosexual spouses can., said U.S. Rep.
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Homophobic alderman? Possibility stirs rage
The City Council may soon have its first openly homophobic alderman. If Mayor Daley decides to appoint the Rev.
Proposition 8 Protest at Capitol
Gay activists protested outside the Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield Tuesday.
Illinois Expected to Approve Civil Unions
The Illinois legislature is expected to approve a measure to legalize civil unions for same-sex and heterosexual couples next week , according to the Washington Blade .
Who watches the guardians? County program helps those in need, but lacks accountability
St. Clair County's guardianship system, designed to protect the interests of people who are unable to handle their own affairs, is beset by poor record-keeping and little oversight and accountability, an examination by the Belleville News-Democrat found.
Members of the Board of Directors of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force , which held its rotating meeting in Chicago over the weekend, met with donors and activists at a private fundraiser and party in Lincoln Park May 2. Executive Director Rea Carey explained the group's work to the assembled crowd as "the grunt work of the movement." "We ...
Observers of Equal Pay Day donned their red clothing Tuesday, April 28 in order to spread awareness of extreme pay disparities among various demographic groups.
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