Same-Sex Marriage
Gay Rights Activists Protest Outside House Speaker Madigan’s Office
About 40 gay rights activists were out in the rain Saturday, picketing in front of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s southwest side Chicago office, demanding a vote in the House on same-sex marriage, reports WBBM’s Bob Roberts.
Online Petition Calls For Ban On Politicians In Chicago Gay Pride Parade
There’s a movement to bar Illinois politicians from the Pride Parade later this month.
Despite Pressure, Harris Not Bowing Out As Sponsor Of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The state lawmaker who has served as chief sponsor of proposed same-sex marriage legislation said Sunday he has no intention of stepping aside as sponsor, despite pressure from prominent voices in the gay community over his decision not to call the issue to a vote last week.
Three Local Pastors Bound By Support For Same-Sex Marriage
Illinois lawmakers have just one more day to vote on the same sex marriage bill that passed the Senate on Valentine’s Day.
Religious Opponents Continue Campaign Against Same-Sex Marriage
About 200 ministers and others gathered in the south suburbs on Tuesday, day calling on the Illinois House to say “no” to legislation to legalize same-sex marriages.
Protesters For, Against Same-Sex Marriage Demonstrate Outside Undecided State Rep’s Office
Both sides of the same-sex marriage issue were outside the office of State Representative Anthony DeLuca in Chicago Heights.
Pat Brady Resigns As Illinois Republican Party Chair
A replacement for Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady has to resolve inner-party squabbles at a time when the GOP is having identity issues and Democrats dominate them at the State Capitol and in the congressional delegation.
Opponents, Supporters Of Same-Sex Marriage Stage Competing Rallies
Opponents of same-sex marriage were targeting Chicago’s Latino community on Saturday with a march and protest, where they also faced off with gay rights activists staging a counter protest.
Cardinal George: Same-Sex Marriage ‘Will Not Serve The Common Good’
One day after a group of clergy came together to support same-sex marriage in Illinois, Cardinal Francis George and 10 other Chicago area religious leaders spoke out against the legalization of gay marriage.
Sen. Kirk Supports Same-Sex Marriage: ‘Life Comes Down To Who You Love’
Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has announced his support for gay marriage, saying that legally discriminating against same-sex couples “is an anathema to me.”
Chicago Man Accused Of Threatening Lawmaker Over Comments On Gay Marriage
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for a Chicago man accused of threatening a state representative over her controversial comments about same-sex marriages.
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Demonstrate In Chicago
Same-sex marriage proponents made their views known Monday with a march that wound through downtown Chicago.
Meeting To Oust Republican Party Chairman Brady Cancelled
Illinois Republican Party leaders cancelled a meeting scheduled for today to discuss the future of the party chairman, Pat Brady, who defied the party by supporting same-sex marriage, reports WBBM’s Mike Krauser.
Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Moves Forward In Illinois House
An Illinois House committee narrowly endorsed legislation to legalize gay marriage Tuesday, setting up a showdown on the House floor that could come in a matter of weeks.
Illinois Senate OKs Same-Sex Marriage Proposal
The Illinois Senate has voted to approve legislation legalizing same-sex marriages in Illinois.
Quinn Calls For Higher Minimum Wage, Assault Weapons Ban, Pension Reform
Governor Pat Quinn has told Illinois lawmakers the state is at a critical juncture, and he’s outlined an ambitious legislative wish list.
Gay Marriage Legislation Advances In State Senate
An Illinois Senate committee has approved legalizing gay marriage for the second time in a month.
Business Leaders Come Out In Support Of Illinois Marriage Equality
A group of 50 Illinois business leaders and organizations have come out in support of marriage equality in Illinois.
Same-Sex Marriage Sponsor Predicts ‘Fast Track’ For Approval
The House sponsor of legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois said the measure could get a vote “very soon,” after the new General Assembly was sworn in this week.
State Senator: Ministers’ Vow Of Backlash For Gay Marriage Vote An ‘Empty Threat’
A coalition of West Side ministers was urging state lawmakers to reject legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois, but at least one lawmaker said the ministers’ threat of political backlash against lawmakers who vote for gay marriage was nothing but an “empty threat.”
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