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Supreme Court sides with gay couples; strikes down Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a federal law that restricts the definition of marriage to opposite-sex couples.
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'NOH8 on the Hill' draws support from Illinois members of Congress
The NOH8 Campaign this week released the latest installment of the "No H8 on the Hill" photo series, which includes pictures of 98 Representatives and two Senators taking a stand for marriage equality.
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SCOTUS leaves gay marriage cases Prop 8, DOMA for last day
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not rule on two cases related to gay marriage, leaving them for the final day of the court's term.
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SCOTUS rulings on Prop 8, DOMA likely this week
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on two cases related to gay marriage, possibly as early as Monday.
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March on Springfield for Marriage Equality set for Oct. 22, 2013
Equal marriage advocates today announced a "March on Springfield for Marriage Equality" for Tuesday, October 22, 2013, the scheduled first day of the fall veto session of the Illinois state legislature.
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Mel Wymore vying to become highest-profile transgender to hold public office
If Mel Wymore wins in November the New York City Council seat he seeks, he would become the highest-profile openly transgender politician elected to public office and the first in the nation's biggest city.
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Equality Illinois launches marriage campaign
Equality Illinois has announced a half-million dollar FIGHT BACK FOR MARRIAGE campaign leading to the 2014 election.
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Obama condemned for holding White House gay pride reception
A Christian conservative group has condemned President Barack Obama for holding a White House reception marking LGBT Pride Month.
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News media favors gay marriage supporters, Pew study
The news media favors supporters of gay marriage, a new study by the Pew Research Center has found.
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Illinois coalition recommits to winning gay marriage after 'disappointing' session
Supporters of legalizing gay marriage in Illinois on Sunday said that they would increase their lobbying efforts on a stalled marriage bill.
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Illinois Unites issues plan for marriage equality
Today Illinois Unites for Marriage, the coalition working in support of The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, outlined the next steps to continue the work towards winning the freedom to marry in Illinois.
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Boystown business owner sends clear message on marriage equality
Unfinished business by the Illinois House has one Boystown business owner speaking out on marriage equality.
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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn 'very disappointed' over defeat of gay marriage bill
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said Tuesday that he's "very disappointed" that the House ended its regular session without voting on a gay marriage bill.
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Defeat of Illinois gay marriage bill a gift from God, foes claim
Gay marriage foes are cheering the 'defeat' of a gay marriage bill in the Illinois House on Friday.
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Online petition calls for ban on politicians in annual Chicago Pride Parade
A movement to ban politicians from Chicago's annual Pride Parade is gaining traction.
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Harris and Baim issue joint statement on marriage equality outrage
Following a weekend of personal attacks and blame over the failure of the Illinois House to vote on Senate Bill 10, state Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and Windy City Times publisher Tracy Baim issued a joint statement.
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Marriage equality bill granted extension into summer
The deadline for Senate Bill 10, or the Religious Freedom and Marriage Act, has been extended until Aug. 31, offering a small opportunity for passage over the summer.
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LGBTs and allies protest marriage bill failure
A small, yet passionate, crowd of nearly 100 people turned out in the rain to protest the state legislature's decision to adjourn without bringing Senate Bill 10 up for a vote.
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VIDEO: Greg Harris and Deb Mell impassioned statements on SB10 failure
The Illinois House failed to vote on SB10, the legislation that would have brought same-sex marriage to Illinois, before the General Assembly adjourned for the session late Friday.
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Politicians, groups react to Illinois marriage equality failure
National and local groups respond to the failure of the Illinois House to vote on Senate Bill 10, or the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which would have made Illinois the 13th state permitting same-sex marr
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LGBT families, organizations rally in the capitol
More than 100 equal marriage supporters poured into the state capitol building May 31, as the Illinois House appears poised to vote on the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. The bill would grant same-sex couple