Illinois Gov Quinn unsure about marriage equality
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he doesn’t know if he would support legislation that would give same sex couples the
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Illinois state lawmakers introduce marriage equality bill
A group of pro-equality lawmakers in Illinois filed a bill in the Illinois General Assembly that could legalize marriage equality.
Read moreIllinois to let 3,700 civil-union couples file tax returns
Gov. Pat Quinn (pic) signed the state’s civil union law in January ’11. That bill included the right to decide
Read moreStarbucks and the anti-gay Willow Creek Community Church
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz cancelled an appearance at one of the most prominent megachurches in the U.S. after an online
Read moreCensus shows dramatic increase in Illinois same-sex couples living together
According to 2010 U.S. census data, the number of same-sex households increased more than 40 percent in Illinois over the
Read moreIllinois Gov Quinn cuts foster-care work with Catholic Charities over civil unions issue
The Catholic church refused to place any of the nearly 2,000 state wards it cares for with same-sex couples, so
Read moreIllinois’ civil unions law takes effect
Illinois joins five other states in legalizing civil unions, a move that will give same-sex couples many of the legal
Read moreIllinois Governor signs legislation offering civil unions to gay and lesbian couples
On January 31st, Illinois’ Gov. Pat Quinn will sign a new piece of legislation that will allow same-sex couples to
Read moreChicago Public Schools Chief Ron Huberman and partner welcome son
Congratulations to Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman [pictured] and his partner, Darren DeJong, on the birth of their first
Read moreCivil unions bill moves to Illinois House floor
Gay couples can marry in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Civil unions are granted in Vermont, New Jersey, California and New Hampshire.
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