Members of the LGBTQ community and its allies are encouraged to play hooky for a day and head down to the Illinois State Capital tomorrow! The March of Springfield for Marriage Equality is more than just a protest; high-profile members of the LGBT community including distinguished speakers, entertainers, and activists from Chicago-land and beyond will gather in Springfield Tuesday, October 22 to encourage the passage of Senate Bill 10, the “Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act.”In an effort to become the 14th state (plus Washington, D.C.) to recognize marriage equality, the passage of this bill in combination with the recent federal recognition of gay marriage will ensure the equal treatment of all kinds of families in Illinois. The full line-up of speakers and events, including performances from the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Sami Grisafe and Stephan Leonard, and speeches from Governor Pat Quinn and Judy Baar Topinka are available on March on Springfield’s website.There are plenty of ways to participate in the rally even if you aren’t able to make it to Springfield. The March on Springfield is active on Facebook and Twitter (@IllinoisMarches), and encourages everyone to post about the rally using the hastags #il4m and #icantwait.