This year, Senator Heather Steans has introduced legislation to allow domestic partner pension benefits for teachers, legislation to allow transgender persons greater access to change the gender on their birth certificates, and she has supported legislation to allow civil unions. Come support Senator Heather Steans at her LGBT fundraiser on Friday, April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Big Chicks, 5024 N. Sheridan, Chicago. Tickets - $50, $150 Sponsors - $250, $500 Includes drinks and appetizers. Host Committee (In Formation) Hon. Greg Harris Hon. Carol Ronen Hon. Tom Tunney Michael Bauer Adam Burck James Cappleman Kelly Cassidy Don Cortelyou Rick Garcia Jason Heeney Mark Ishaug Art Johnston Mary Morten Jeanne Kracher Mike McRaith Brandon Neese John Peller Nathan Schackow Catherine Sikora Gregory Simoncini Richard Thale Modesto Tico Valle Bill Weeks David Woolwine Send checks to Friends of Heather Steans, 5539 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 or bring them to the event.