gay marriage

Senator Kirk Backs Same-Sex Marriage

Mike Moen — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:24:13 +0000

Illinois' junior U.S. Senator, Republican Mark Kirk, says he supports same-sex marriage. Kirk's stance on marriage equality was announced in a blog post Tuesday.

Gay Marriage Bill Faces Tough House Vote

Mike Moen — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:27:22 +0000

The Illinois House could soon take up a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. Political observers have said this vote will be a tough test for the latest effort to allow gay couples to marry. That remains the case as lawmakers prepare to consider the proposal.

Gay Marriage Advocates Lobby Illinois Republicans At Convention

Mike Moen and Tony Arnold — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:06:19 +0000

On Tuesday, gay marriage advocates spoke with Illinois Republicans in Tampa. But it’s not clear how their message was received.

One year of 'wedded' bliss: civil unions in Illinois

Susan Stephens — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:25:33 +0000

It has been more than a year since civil unions became legal in Illinois. And in that time, more than 5,000 couples have tied the only knot available to same-sex partners. Several DeKalb couples have just celebrated their first legally-recognized anniversary.

Two County Clerks defend gay marriage ban

Susan Stephens — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:43:29 +0000

Two county clerks want to defend Illinois’ ban on gay marriage. A judge may decide whether they can Tuesday.