Archive for February, 2010
Equality Illinois Alert – Illinois’ non-discrimination law is in danger and we need your help now!
Illinois’ non-discrimination law is in danger and we need your help now! The State Senate is considering a bill (SB3447) to roll back some protections of the Illinois Human Rights Act, which currently prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill would carve out exceptions to the Act, allowing certain [...]
February 28, 2010
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Other Organizations and Resources
PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois has been busy updating the website. Check out additional resources availble on our Other Organizations and Resources page.
February 28, 2010
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Unite and Fight: Strategizining for LGBT Equality Conference – March 12-14, 2010
Unite and Fight: Strategizing for LGBT Equality Unite + Fight EAA Midwest Conference March 12–14, 2010 Chicago’s Columbia College On the weekend of March 12–14 activists from across the Midwest will gather to discuss and debate how to achieve full federal equality while forming a strong regional grass roots network. Proposed topics include: Why We [...]
February 28, 2010
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PFLAG Hinsdale Meeting Sunday, March 7, 2010
PFLAG Hinsdale Chapter meeting at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale Sunday, March 7th from 2-4pm PFLAG Hinsdale 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, [...]
February 24, 2010
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PFLAG National Scholoraships Available – Deadline March 12, 2010
As many of you know, the PFLAG National office gives out thousands of dollars in scholarship money each year to lesbian, gay, bi and transgender students as well as allies. PFLAG is proud to support these articulate, accomplished scholars with great promise for future contribution to our society in general and to the cause of [...]
February 11, 2010
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9th Annual Fredom to Marry Reception – Thursday, February 18, 2010
9th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception  Thursday February 18, 2010 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th Street Chicago, IL Educate. Advocate. Celebrate. With more than 60 community partner organizations and over 400 attendees, Freedom to Marry is one of the state’s favorite events that celebrates and advocates [...]
February 11, 2010
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PFLAG Chicago Metro Meeting Sunday, February 21, 2010
On Feb 21st, Sun 2-4pm, we will have a PFLAG Chicago Metro meeting at Howard Brown Health Center 4025 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613 Â Our guest speaker will be Bonnie Wade from the UCAN organization. On any given night, 9,000 Chicagoland youth experience homelessness. As many as 20% to 42% of these youth [...]
February 11, 2010
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