Save the Date – Gayla Comedy Show Fundraiser
Gayla Comedy Show
When: Wednesday, September 15th at 7:30-9pm
Where: Marys Attic, 5400 N. Clark Street (Clark/Balmoral), Chicago, IL
Who:Â Cameron Esposito (hosting)
            Tamale Sepp
            Ever Mainard
            Ben Lerman
*There will be a door prize donation from Early 2 Bed
*Proceeds (after overhead) will be donated to EQIL and PFLAG
Additional information, including pricing, will be available closer to the event.
July 24, 2010
Posted in: For Straight Allies, GLBT News & Events
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PFLAG Oak Park News and June Chicago Gay Pride Parade
The Chicago Gay Pride Parade will take place on Saturday June 27th for most of the day. PFLAG will be marching in the parade. Because the parade date falls on the PFLAG Oak Park Meeting date, there will be no PFLAG Oak Park meeting on that date. If you have any questions about the Oak Park PFLAG chapter or about the parade, please email us at info@pflagillinois.org or call the helpline at 630.415.0622. Thanks and enjoy the PFLAG parade entry at the Chicago Gay Pride Parade!!!!
May 18, 2010
Posted in: Chapter Information and News, Home
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PFLAG Chicago Southside Meeting, Wed May 19th, 6-8pm
PFLAG Chicago Southside Meeting, Wed May 19th, 6-8pm

PFLAG Chicago also meets on the Southside. This meeting is primarily for African-Americans/Blacks, their families and LGBT loved ones, although all are welcome!
We meet at Affinity Community Services
5650 South Woodlawn Avenue, Garden Level Chicago, ILÂ 60637-1623
May 13, 2010
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Next PFLAG Chicago Meeting, Sunday May 16th, 2-4pm
Our next meeting, as always, is held at the Center on Halsted, Senior Room location,3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613, direct phone is 773-472-6469.we are accessible by the Addison red line “el stop.” Parking is available, and although there is a Cubs game scheduled, parking can be found because the meters are only for two hours and those going to the game usually park for more than two hours. We give some time during the break to replenish your meter, so hopefully parking will work out.
Our guest speakers will be the About Face Youth Theater Group. they will be performing a skit to entertain us as we prepare for summer. About Face Youth Theatre was created as a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning young people to tell their stories and create community. The exclusion of queer history and dialogue from schools, and the consistent discrimination and violence suffered by queer youth in our school system are the most immediate problems About Face Youth Theatre addresses with our multi-tiered programming.
Should be a fun time, they are a great group to watch. Hope to see you there!
May 10, 2010
Posted in: PFLAG Chicago Metro
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Dining Out for Equality – Wdnesday, May 19th, 2010
Please join us on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Dining Out For Equalityâ„¢ at your favorite or soon-to-be favorite restaurant.
There is no cost to you, aside from the food or beverages your order, but participating restaurants have generously agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special night of dining to Equality Illinois to help secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois.
Visit our dedicated website at www.DiningOutForEquality.org
- To view Participating Restaurants
- Link to Participating Restaurants’ websites for menus and directions
- Learn more about the Dining Out For Equalityâ„¢ Porgram
- View our Media Sponsors
- And more
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For more information contact Kevin Mork, Dining Out For Equalityâ„¢ Coordinator at kjmork@eqil.org or 773-477-7173.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on May 19th!
April 18, 2010
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Equality Illinois Civil Union Lobby Day – Thursday, April 22, 2010
EQUALITY ILLINOIS CIVIL UNION LOBBY DAY IN SPRINGFIELD THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
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Join us at the Illinois State House as we lobby our legislators for passage of  SB 1716 - the Civil Union bill.
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This FREE event is sponsored by Equality Illinois.
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Buses will depart at 7am from:
 Chicago The Equality Illinois office – 3318 N. Halsted Street Please note that street parking is either metered or by permit.    Oak Park  Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church – 405 S. Euclid Avenue Please note that street parking is limited. This bus will make a brief stop in Bolingbrook from 7:30-8am at Denny’s Restaurant – 126 East North Frontage Road – Exit 267 off of I-55 South (Stevenson) Attendees may park in the Denny’s lot    Carbondale Church of the Good Shepherd – 515 S. Orchard Drive Please note that parking is available in the gravel lot by the church. This bus will make a brief stop in Belleville from 8:45-9:15am at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – 115 West B St. Please note that the pick up/drop off point will be at the corner of 2nd & C Streets. Street parking is also available.Â
All buses will drop off attendees at The Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois at approximately 11am
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Anyone taking alternate transportation should meet us there.
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Lunch will be held from 11am-12:30pm, during which we will discuss effective talking points and lobbying your legislators.
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Attendees will have a chance to meet with their legislators from 1-3:30pm at the Illinois State Capitol building.
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A debrief, reception and dinner will be held at the Station House 306 E Washington St, Springfield from 3:30-5:30pm
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All buses depart Springfield at 5:30pm
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Civil Union supporters from the entire state are welcome and encouraged to join us in Springfield!
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ALL ATTENDEES MUST RSVP – including those arriving in Springfield via alternative means of transportation.
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To reserve your space for Lobby Day, please click here.
April 17, 2010
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PFLAG Hinsdale Chapter Meeting – Sunday, May 2, 2010
Hinsdale PFLAG Chapter meeting at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
Every first Sunday of the month from 2-4pm!!
SUNDAY May 2, 2010
The Hinsdale PFLAG Chapter is committed to serving the needs of our Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender loved ones. We are open to all persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and any racial or ethnic group, their parents, family members and friends, and any person who cares about the LGBT community. Our primary mission is to support parents, family members and friends who have learned that their child is gay. The chapter and others like it in the Chicago Suburban area are run by mothers, fathers, and their LGBT children. PFLAG is a non-denominational organization.
You always have a home at PFLAG!
In addition, PFLAG promotes education to enlighten an ill-informed public, advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
The meeting location: Unitarian Church of Hinsdale 17 West Maple Hinsdale, IL 60521-3450. At the corner of Maple and Washington, one block north of Chicago Ave.Â
We hold regular monthly meetings on the first Sunday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Our next meeting is Sunday May 2nd:Â This month our speaker will be Officer Jose R. Rios, LGBT Liaison for the Chicago Police Department.
We always hold meetings regardless of holidays. Street parking is available in the church neighborhood.
Refreshments will be served. Our meeting format consists of general announcements about local LGBT events and news, followed by a guest speaker addressing LGBT issues and finishing with small group sessions for people to share their stories and discuss LGBT issues.
For more information contact the PFLAG helpline at 630-415-0622, via e- mail contact Jackie at pflaghinsdale@pflagillinois.org. Information is alto available at www.pflagillinois.org and our parent site www.pflag.org.
April 15, 2010
Posted in: Chapter Information and News, PFLAG Hinsdale
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Transgender Play Group meeting this Saturday, April 17th, 1pm
There is also a Transgender Play Group.
This group was formed so that young transgender children can play with other transgender children their own age. This group meets at various locations. The next meeting is this coming Saturday at 1pm. Meetings are held every third Saturday of the month. More information will be coming about this group. If you would like to know more about this group, please send an email to Jen at parentsoftransgender@pflagillinois.org
A good blog about being a parent of a transgender child can be found here at
The Blog’s motto is:
Today You Are You – My Transgender Child & My Awakening
April 14, 2010
Posted in: GLBT News & Events, PFLAG Parents of Transgender
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National Immigrant Justice Center – LGBT immigration equal rights
National Immigrant Justice Center
208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1818
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312)660-1370
Contact: Hannah Rapp
Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers, through direct services, advocacy, and public education. NIJC’s National Asylum Partnership on Sexual Minorities (NAPSM) focuses on representing and advocating on behalf of LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants, including asylum and other matters. Experienced legal staff members represent clients, provide trainings and support materials for attorneys and social service providers, and respond to inquiries from jails throughout the country where immigrants are detained and seeking legal assistance.
Midwest Light of Human Rights Awards
11th Annual Midwest Light of Human Rights Awards
Friday, June 4, 2010
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Fairmont Chicago Hotel
200 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Featuring a keynote by
Lt. Cmdr. Charles Swift,
Defense Counsel in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Honorees to be announced
Individual tickets available soon. Click here for more information about becoming an event sponsor.
Since 2000, the Midwest Light of Human Rights Awards has honored human rights workers and celebrated the contributions of business, civic, and philanthropic leaders in promoting human rights. In 2009 the event attracted more than 600 Chicago civic leaders, including attorneys, business leaders, legislators, and advocates. The event provides critical funding for Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center to ensure that its dedicated staff and pro bono attorneys can continue in the upcoming year to promote human rights and access to justice for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
April 13, 2010
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Trans Family and Friends support meeting is this Thursday, April 15th at 7pm.
Trans Family and Friends support meeting is this Thursday, April 15th at 7pm.
Please e-mail or call the helpline to confirm the time and for the meeting location parentsoftransgender@pflagillinois.org 630.415.0622
April 12, 2010
Posted in: Chapter Information and News, PFLAG Parents of Transgender
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