The University of Illinois has fired one of its professors after a complaint from a student who claims that the teacher spewed hate speech. Ken … [Read more...] about School Fires Professor For Personal Views on Gays
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Watch: Illinois Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias on Equality
Last week, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias, spoke at a grassroots event about his support for full equality … [Read more...] about Watch: Illinois Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias on Equality
News: The Tonys, Aaron Schock, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Disney
The compound pyrophosphite could have been what started all life. Illinois state treasurer signs executive order: "Gay and lesbian employees … [Read more...] about News: The Tonys, Aaron Schock, Sharon & Kelly Osbourne, Disney
Police Investigate Hate Crime Ambush of Teen Posted on YouTube
Police in Rock Island, Illinois are investigating an attack on a 17-year-old teen by four others:"The video shows 17-year old Mason … [Read more...] about Police Investigate Hate Crime Ambush of Teen Posted on YouTube
Mark Kirk Says People Think He’s Gay Because He Got a Divorce
Chicago's WGN asked Illinois GOP Senate candidate Rep. Mark Kirk about the gay rumors that resurfaced this week after blogger Mike … [Read more...] about Mark Kirk Says People Think He’s Gay Because He Got a Divorce
IL GOP Senate Candidate Mark Kirk is Gay and a Hypocrite, Says ‘Outrage’ Blogger
Mike Rogers, the blogger behind Blogactive who was featured prominently in the Kirby Dick documentary 'Outrage' for his role in … [Read more...] about IL GOP Senate Candidate Mark Kirk is Gay and a Hypocrite, Says ‘Outrage’ Blogger
Photos: 13 Chicago Gay Rights Activists Arrested in ENDA Sit-In
Thirteen gay activists in Chicago have been arrested, cited, and released following a flashmob and sit-in protest at Senator Dick Durbin's office … [Read more...] about Photos: 13 Chicago Gay Rights Activists Arrested in ENDA Sit-In
IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Illinois Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias will announce the launch of a petition drive urging immediate repeal of … [Read more...] about IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Watch: Rep. Deb Mell Announces Engagement on Illinois House Floor
Yesterday I posted that Illinois Rep. Deb Mell would be announcing her engagement to her partner Christin Baker on the floor of the Illinois House. … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Deb Mell Announces Engagement on Illinois House Floor
Illinois State Rep. Deborah Mell Announces Engagement, Will Take Marriage Equality Issue to House Chamber Today
Here's a report from NBC:View more news videos at: http://www.nbcchicago.com/video. On Chicago's WTTW last night, Illinois State Rep. Deborah … [Read more...] about Illinois State Rep. Deborah Mell Announces Engagement, Will Take Marriage Equality Issue to House Chamber Today