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Moving swiftly on the first day of Illinois' new legislative session, the sponsors of a marriage equality bill Wednesday filed Senate and House bills that would grant same-sex couples the freedom to marry.
An anti-gay group from Rockford, Illinois has called on Francis Cardinal George, the head of the Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Archbishop of Chicago, to excommunicate Governor Pat Quinn over his support of marr
In a swift move on the first day of Illinois' new legislative session, the sponsors of a marriage equality bill today plan to file Senate and House bills that would grant same-sex couples the freedom to marry.
A Catholic priest from the Springfield diocese headed by Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki, who testified against Illinois' marriage equality, is on administrative leave after calling 911 to report that he was unable to remove a
Gay rights activists, allies and politicians gathered outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago Saturday to show support for Illinois' pending gay marriage legislation.
With Illinois on the verge of legalizing gay marriage, a coalition of LGBT rights groups are calling on advocates and allies supporting full marriage equality to rally this Saturday outside the Thompson Center, 100 W. Ra
State Rep. Deb Mell (D-Chicago) is staying in the Illinois House despite a Chicago Sun-Times report to the contrary.
An emotional day for activists, politicians and community members fighting for marriage equality was capped Thursday with an 8-5 vote to move the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act to vote on the Senate floor. B
State Rep. Deb Mell (D-Chicago) may become Chicago's first openly lesbian alderman, following reports that her father - 33rd Ward Ald. Richard Mell - is preparing to step down in the next few months.
With limited time remaining in the lame duck session, proponents of gay marriage Thursday night announced they will act on the issue in the new General Assembly that convenes next week, on Jan. 9.
A bill legalizing gay marriage in Illinois passed a Senate Executive Committee on Thursday by an 8-5 majority vote. The legislation will be considered by the full Senate later.
The fate of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage has been called into question after Senate Democrats reported that the bill will not come to a vote this week, reported the Windy City Times.
In a procedural setback the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois, is unlikely. Instead Illinois Senators will vote on a Senate amendment that has the legal
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) encourages members of the Illinois state legislature to support the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act (HB5170).
A coalition of independent activists and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) rights groups have come together to host a rally for Illinois Marriage Equality in Chicago. The Chicago Rally for Illinois Ma
Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family" joined Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon on Wednesday to lobby for marriage equality in Illinois.
With support building for legislation that would give gay and lesbian couples in Illinois the freedom to marry, two prominent Republican Party leaders on Wednesday declared their support for the bill.
Democratic state Sen. Heather Steans of Chicago had planned to bring the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act to a hearing in the Senate Executive Committee Wednesday, but due to procedural issues the bill will no
Illinois lawmakers will begin the debate on marriage equality today when Democratic state Sen. Heather Steans of Chicago brings the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act up for a hearing in the Senate Executive Com
Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family" joined Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to urge supporters across the state today to make their voices heard on Illinois' marriage equality bill.
Same-sex couples in Illinois are closer than ever to having the right to marry with movement coming in Springfield as early as tomorrow.
Chicago Cardinal Francis George says his opposition to gay marriage stems from gay and lesbian couples not being able to consummate their unions.
The Chicago Transit Authority once again recommends revelers take advantage of penny rides on CTA buses and trains to ring in the New Year.