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Nancy Pelosi at Equality Illinois anniversary. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi at Equality Illinois anniversary gala. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Art Johnston at Equality Illinois anniversary gala. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Gala Chair J.B. Pritzker and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Equality Illinois Institute Board Chair Anthony D'Amato introduces the 2016 Equality Illinois gala. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Equality Illinois PAC Board Chair Nicole Bashor introduces elected officials. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Elected officials approach the stage. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Elected officials approach the stage. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Gov. Pat Quinn and CEO Bernard Cherkasov. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was among the elected officials introduced on stage. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky was among the many elected officials introduced on stage. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald

Equality Illinois Institute Board member Jason Santos presents a tribute to LGBT community members and friends who passed away in the previous year. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/

Roundy's CEO Robert Mariano accepts the 2016 Business Leadership Award on behalf of Mariano's Supermarkets from Equality Illinois Institute Board member Kevin Hauswirth and Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov. Photos by Kat Fitzgerald mysticimagesphotography.com/