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Dec 17, 2008

Why can't everyone be as happy as I was on Saturday?

By Sylvia Adams, Office Manager

A personal note:

I walked down the aisle amid the smiles and clapping of my family and friends on the arm of my handsome son. I shed a tear...

By Sylvia Adams, Office Manager

A personal note:

I walked down the aisle amid the smiles and clapping of my family and friends on the arm of my handsome son. I shed a tear...

Nov 3, 2008

Making Calls for No on Proposition 8

Yesterday, I turned a little of my worry about tomorrow's election into action by making some calls to support the No on 8 Campaign. In case you've missed it,...

Oct 17, 2007

"Public Accommodation" Redefined

SB 593 – Public Act 95-0668

Sponsored by Senator Cullerton and Representative Fritchey, Senate Bill 593 expanded the current definition of “public accommodation” in the...

Aug 28, 2007

Say No to Gender Discrimination

SB 1467 – Public Act 95-0541

Sponsored by Senator Harmon and Representative Froehlich, Senate Bill 1467 amended the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 to include a ban on gender...

Jan 21, 2005

Sexual Identity Not a Basis for Discrimination

SB 3186 – Public Act 93-1078

Sponsored by Senator Ronen and Representative McKeon, Senate Bill 3186 amended the Illinois Human Rights Act banning discrimination against...