Equality Illinois Gala

I was Ryan's guest at the 2014 Equality Illinois Gala on Saturday evening which included a cocktail reception; silent auction; and dinner. It was a great excuse to get dressed up and mix and mingle while supporting a fabulous cause.   There were a lot of government officials in attendance, so I met Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; stood next to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn; and talked with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, whom Will and I met this summer during the bike ride.

The event had a particularly festive feel this year since the passage of marriage equality legislation in Illinois this year.  Honorees included Chicago-native Lana Wachowski, who along with her brother is the creator and writer of The Matrix trilogy.