Equality Illinois hosted its semi-annual wine tasting fundraiser at Sidetrack June 5 to benefit its political action committee (PAC).
The non-partisan PAC funds Illinois political candidates that support LGBT rights, including marriage equality.
The fundraiser featured 99 different varieties of wine to sample and hors d'oeuvres from J&L Catering.
Organizers touted the spring wine tasting as the most successful one Equality Illinois has ever hosted.
"Given what happened last week, when the vote stalled on marriage equality in Illinois, it's encouraging to see energized people come out and support us," said Michael Nordman, director of development for Equality Illinois. Nordman estimated more than 500 people attended.
"It's clear people are still committed to winning the freedom to marry by supporting events like this," said Nordman.