Equality Illinois will sponsor a lobby day for civil unions at the state capitol on April 9.
Civil union legislation introduced in the House has made it through committee and awaits debate on the floor. Recently, similar legislation was introduced in the Senate.
Civil union legislation supporters can hop on busses that will depart from Chicago’s North Side and arrive in Springfield after a short stop in Bolingbrook. The busses will leave Chicago at 7 a.m.
The event is free and welcome to all. Participants will received an orientation and lunch before meeting with legislators to lobby for civil unions, followed by a reception and dinner. Busses will depart from Springfield at approximately 6 p.m.
RSVP with Equality Illinois to save a space. Call 773-477-7173 or e-mail info@eqil.org for more information.