State Representative Ann M. Williams (D-11th District) will host her first LGBT Breakfast to bring together the Illinois LGBT community and discuss priorities for the 2012 legislative session

WHAT: The event will be a roundtable discussion to bring together the LGBT community in Illinois and gather input from community groups and citizens alike for the next legislative session. It will begin with a welcome by Representative Ann Williams, to be followed by a roundtable discussion with the LGBT groups and constituents in attendance. Approximately 40-50 participants are expected to attend.

WHO: Hosted by: Illinois State Representative Ann M. Williams (11th District)
In Attendance:Randy Hannig: Director of Public Policy for Equality Illinois
John Knight: Director of the Gay & Lesbian Right Project for ACLU
Jamal Edwards: Chief Executive Officer for Howard Brown Health Center
Jim Bennett: Midwest Regional Director for Lambda Legal
Ramone Gardenhire: Director of Government Relations, AIDS Foundation
Representatives from various LGBT-related community groups
Constituents from the Chicago area

WHEN: Monday, December 12, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Wishbone Restaurant, 3300 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago

ABOUT: Ann M. Williams is an Illinois state representative for the 11th District and is currently serving her first term. Her legislative accomplishments have included a cancer-treatment parity bill to increase access to oral chemotherapy and legislation to promote alternative energy sources. She is a Democrat and a strong supporter
of marriage equality, environmental protection, renewable energy and reproductive rights.