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PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
3:49pm
Mon Jun 3
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Marriage Equality Advocates Disappointed: 'We Were Promised A Vote' (VIDEO)

Civil Rights

Illinois’ gay rights advocates are saying lawmakers who failed to pass marriage equality in the state should “pay the political price.”

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
6:15pm
Wed May 8

During Chaotic City Council Meeting, Emanuel Introduces Parking Meter Deal Changes & LGBT Athlete Resolution Passes

Chicago City Council

Here's a look at some of the highlights from today's Chicago City Council meeting.

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
7:12pm
Tue May 7

LGBT Advocates, Sports Leaders Urge Chicago City Council To Pass Resolution In Support Of Gay Athletes (VIDEO)

Gay Rights

Chicago-area LGBT organizations and members of the sports world testified at a public hearing Tuesday in support of a resolution that encourages commissioners of major sports leagues to publicly state support for their gay athletes. The resolution is expected to go up for a full city council vote Wednesday.

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
2:58pm
Tue Mar 26

LGBT Advocates Rally Across The Nation As The Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases (VIDEO)

Marriage Equality

Hundreds of LGBT advocates marched on Chicago’s downtown streets last night, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of marriage equality as it begins to hear arguments today on two cases that challenge the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8, which both ban same-sex matrimony. Progress Illinois was there for the candlelight march.