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ACLU of Illinois applauds momentum on freedom to marry and honors champions of freedom at annual Bill of Rights Celebration

With momentum building in the Illinois House of Representatives to approve the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois will recognized the allied organizations in Illinois Unites for Marriage, the coalition working to pass the marriage bill in

April 26, 2013

Illinois Unites Celebrates Historic Week for Equal Marriage

Rhode Island, Delaware among states advancing bills extending the freedom to marry; momentum in Illinois continues to build

April 25, 2013

Victory in the Illinois House of Reps. for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

ACLU-IL, AFC, and Planned Parenthood Support Landmark Measure

April 18, 2013

African-American Clergy Urge Immediate Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Illinois

Pastors, Faith Leaders Call on General Assembly to Act Now in Approving the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act

April 4, 2013

Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation Urge Illinois House Members to Pass Marriage Equality Bill

Luis Gutierrez, Danny Davis and five others urge legislators to “join us in being on the right side of history”

March 14, 2013

Renowned Chicago Athletes Support the Freedom to Marry

“Treating any group of people as second-class citizens hurts us all,” sports stars say.

March 7, 2013