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Pictured Hundreds of people, including dozens of politicians, attended the annual Equality Illinois gala last Saturday. #1 From left are event co-chairs Amy Maggio, Ald. Tom Tunney, Mary Morten and Michael Leppen. #2 Mark Wilson, Julie Johnson, Barbara Kelly and Todd Diehl. #7 Starla Sholl, Deborah Burkhart, and Sharon Mylrea, and Judge Tom Chiola (celebrating his 10th year on the bench). #8 Mark Cappello, City Treasurer Judy Rice, and director of the Illinois Office of Human Rights Rocco Claps. #10 Miss Foozy and friends. #12 Willa Taylor and Mary Morten, a cochair of the event. #13 Left to right: Ruth Frey, awardee Barbara Kelly, Kelly Lambert; and attorney Jennifer Soure. #14 In honor of Scott Johnson, the Johnson family of Crystal Lake. #15 Blaine, a friend, and Boris Thomas. Last photo State Rep Sara Fegenholtz, Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, Senatorial candidtate Blair Hull, Illinois Treasurer Judy Barr Topinka, and City of Chicago Treasurer Judy Rice.Photos by Mel Ferrand and Suzanne Kraus