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The Log Cabin Republicans Illinois is a state chapter of the national Log Cabin Republicans organization. Its mission is to advance issues of interest for LGBT Americans and make their voices heard within the Republican Party.

Visit our Meetup.com page for details on all upcoming events.

Visit our blog for regular musings on politics, being a gay Republican and more!


May 28, 2008

Log Cabin-IL has sent a list of platform recommendations to the Illinois State GOP. Read our recommendations here.

May 19, 2008

A Champaign-Urbana LCR caucus development group will be meeting at Jupiters (2511 Village Green Pl, Champaign, IL) Saturday, May 24th at 6:00PM for drinks and dinner.  Please join them if you are interested and to show your support.  You can also contact the organizer at bruce-f@comcast.net if you have questions or comments.

April 14, 2008

LCR-IL Is lobbying our Republican Illinois State Legislators to urge them to vote for the Illinois Civil Union bill (HB1826). 

Please click HERE to go to a screen that will help you write a letter to your legislator.  Its easy, fast and let's your voice be heard!

Click HERE to go to a screen that will help you write a letter to your local newspaper editor in support of Civil Unions in Illinois!


March 10, 2008

LCR-IL Remains Committed to Promoting the Message of Equality In Illinois After the Oberweis Loss. Read More. 


Log Cabin Illinois has heard your responses to the online survey.  Starting on April 6th, meetings will be on Sunday afternoons, 3PM-4PM, at the Center on Halsted.  There will be a short agenda and plenty of time to discuss local, state and national politics.  After the hourlong meetings many will walk to a Boystown neighborhood bar for more socializing and drinks.  Go to the events link to the left to see the year's schedule.


Take 45 seconds to complete the Log Cabin Illinois Survey mentioned above.  Click HERE to tell us what you think of LCR Illinois.


The December 12th Log Cabin "Warm and Wonderful" Holiday Party was a fantastic success!  We all had a great time and look forward to working with the other Republican groups attending to help build a more inclusive Republican Party in Illinois and around the nation.  For pictures go HERE!

 


December 7, 2007:

Log Cabin-IL voiced its support for small business owners in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Chicago whose properties and businesses are facing the threat of being dislocated by eminent domain abuse. Read more.


December 4, 2007:

Log Cabin-IL members joined State Senator Christine Radogno (R-41) for a downtown fundraiser. Senator Radogno has been a firm supporter of equality under the law for all of the people of Illinois, and is working to make the Republican Party more inclusive.


November 29, 2007:

Log Cabin-IL Mourns the Death of Congressman Henry Hyde. Read more.


November 15, 2007:

Log Cabin-IL Deplores Chicago Tax Increases. Read more.


September 15, 2007:

View photos from Log Cabin's Spirit of Lincoln Awards and Fundraiser! Illinois State Senator Christine Radogno and Illinois House Member Beth Coulson won awards for their committment to equality under the law for all Illinoisians.


June 24, 2007:

Log Cabin- IL Salutes LGBT Veterans, Calls for End to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy. Read more.

Upcoming Events

June 1, Sunday

Log Cabin Republicans- June Monthly Meeting

Special guest speaker: Roy Hurst of the Republican Leadership Council

Location: Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Ave. (ask center staff where the Log Cabin meeting will be held)

Time: 3PM - 4PM(ish)  Several will head to a Boystown bar after the meeting

Agenda:  Join with us as we discuss local, state, and national politics.

 

 

Future meetings (locations and times can be found on events page):

July 13,

August 3, Sunday

September 7, Sunday

October 5, Sunday

November 4, Tuesday

December 7,  Sunday


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"The Only Question that Matters: Do People Choose Their Sexual Orientation?"
Noted author Chandler Burr has written a white paper that clearly demonstrates that we already know the answer to this question - people don't choose their sexual orientation.
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