My beautiful Chicago stands on the bank of my L. Michigan, forever beautiful. May be the most beautiful city on earth. It has stolen my heart forever.
I am actually a Brittish citizen, and with globalization I do not have to worry about the hassles South Africans face, if i want to move there.
My question is:
What is the legislation of the state of Illinois regarding homosexuals? Is gay marriage an issue? Is there intense persecution? If so, is it set to change in coming years?
Is moving to Chicago as a gay man a viable option for me?
2007-10-17 15:54:25 · 6 answers · asked by 1Up 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I grew up in Milwaukee....about 90 miles north. I too love lake Michigan an dlike Chicago alot. As far as I know, Chicago is very open and viable to live in/near as a gay person. As for legislation, not sure although I'm pretty sure they have a law banning same sex marriage.
To get an idea, go to hrc.org. There you can search for what legislation specific states have or are looking at.
2007-10-17 16:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by mouse_726 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no gay marriage in the state of Illinois but there is a large gay community as well as a very quiet transgender/transsexual. Depending on what area of town you move into, there shouldn't be a problem finding someone of like mind. There is a little opposition, but no more than you would find elsewhere. I love Chicago and miss the Land of Lincoln dearly.
2007-10-17 23:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by love4fun4life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Illinois has the Defense of Marriage Act, banning same-sex marriage
2007-10-17 22:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Chicago! And, although not as big, Cleveland and Lake Erie are really beautiful too!
2007-10-18 07:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Sexi Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about all your questions, but I grew up in the Windy Cty and there are a lot of gays there ready for anything!
2007-10-17 22:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by mpst63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_States
There it is, the wonderful USA and it's amazing human rights record.
2007-10-17 23:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋