"The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. We stand in support of inclusive policies that strengthen rights for LGBT individuals. After securing the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois, the ACLU of Illinois has continued to protect gay and lesbian couples from discrimination by those who justify their actions based on religion. Our advocacy also supports people who are transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming, so that they are able to live their authentic lives, without discrimination in employment, access to accurate identity documents and public schools. And, the ACLU is continuing our historic work to resist and combat discrimination for those with HIV. "

"Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce: Alicia Oliver Leonard knows that families come in all shapes and sizes. Any family, large, small, or untraditional can need help and having the right advocate for the rights of you and your loved ones is imperative. Attorney Leonard is here to help you get the things your family needs at a reasonable price. Parents come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors and genders and Attorney Leonard is ready and willing to fight for what is right in any situation."

"At Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle Goettel P.C. (AHR), our family law attorneys assist same-sex couples with entering into civil unions and marriages. We also represent same-sex couples who are going through a separation or divorce. At AHR, we represent our clients with commitment and compassion, and we always provide our clients with the best, up-to-date solutions to their complex legal issues."

"At Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle Goettel P.C. (AHR), our family law attorneys assist same-sex couples with entering into civil unions and marriages. We also represent same-sex couples who are going through a separation or divorce. At AHR, we represent our clients with commitment and compassion, and we always provide our clients with the best, up-to-date solutions to their complex legal issues."

"Our commitment to providing LGBT-friendly services is important. Not only in regard to child custody and co-parenting agreements, as well as civil partnership agreements, we maintain a LGBT-friendly approach to all of our practice areas, whether family law, criminal defense, civil litigation and other matters." "We represent non-traditional couples and families, including opposite sex partners who are not married, same-sex partners, unmarried adults living together, transgender adults, gay men and lesbians who have adopted or wish to adopt, donor insemination cases, surrogacy and in vitro fertilization." "Blake Law Group, P.C. understands the LGBT Community faces legal issues other may never have to face, including with respect to family law, employment law, adoption and surrogacy work. We offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation."

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Family Service Agency of DeKalb County has been providing counseling, advocacy, and other essential services to DeKalb County since 1956. We can assist individuals and families from birth through the end of life, no matter the circumstances.

Office of the Secretary of State: Driver Services Department. "Gender Change: An applicant who wishes to change the gender that appears on their driver’s license or identification card must submit a Secretary of State Gender Designation Form. If gender designation is changed at renewal, there is no additional fee. If an applicant changes their gender at a time other than renewal, there is a $5 fee for a corrected driver’s license and a $10 fee for a corrected identification card." Genders currently available in Illinois are "Male" and "Female."

"The mission of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance (the Alliance) is to promote safety, support and healthy development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, in Illinois schools and communities, through advocacy, education, youth organizing and research."

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