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LGBTQIA+ issues

Information for members of the entire LGBTQIA+ community, including people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and questioning.

For free, confidential legal help with LGBTQIA+ issues throughout Illinois, contact the IL Pride Connect Legal Hotline at (855) 805-9200.

Bathroom access in Illinois
Learn about the right to access public bathrooms in Illinois, including Chicago and Cook County.
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Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Illinois
An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.
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Updating sex and gender markers on identification
Answers to common questions about sex and gender markers on identification documents.
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Parental responsibilities or custody in same-sex marriages
A birthing parent's partner can become a child's legal parent, and couples without a birthing parent can adopt a child.
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