Advocates for marriage equality in Illinois believe they have the votes to pass the bill and are ready to do so, the Windy City Times reports: … [Read more...] about Votes for Marriage Equality in Illinois are There, Say LGBT Advocates
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Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady, Targeted for Support of Gay Marriage, Resigns
Illinois Republican Chair Pat Brady resigned today following months of controversy over his support for same-sex marriage. Said Brady in January: … [Read more...] about Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady, Targeted for Support of Gay Marriage, Resigns
Pro-Equality Illinois GOP Lawmaker Confronts Booing Protesters: VIDEO
Rep. Ron Sandack of Downers Grove is one of two GOP Illinois Representatives (the other is Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein) who have thus far publicly … [Read more...] about Pro-Equality Illinois GOP Lawmaker Confronts Booing Protesters: VIDEO
Illinois Governor Optimistic Marriage Equality is ‘Within Striking Distance’ with Vote by End of May
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn tells the Windy City Times that he has met with more than a dozen Illinois lawmakers in recent days, lobbying them to … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Optimistic Marriage Equality is ‘Within Striking Distance’ with Vote by End of May
Marriage Equality Counter-Protest In Chicago
About 200 hundred marriage equality supporters and same-sex marriage protesters participated in a counter-protest in Chicago yesterday. According to … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Counter-Protest In Chicago
Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady Survives New Attempt to Oust Him for His Support of Marriage Equality
Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady has been the target of his party's ire since January when he said: "Giving gay and lesbian couples … [Read more...] about Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady Survives New Attempt to Oust Him for His Support of Marriage Equality
Second GOP House Lawmaker in Illinois Announces Support for Marriage Equality as NOM Repeats Its Threats
Marriage equality will heat up once again in Illinois this week as lawmakers return to Springfield from a two-week break, and the Chicago Tribune … [Read more...] about Second GOP House Lawmaker in Illinois Announces Support for Marriage Equality as NOM Repeats Its Threats
As Illinois Awaits House Vote on Marriage Equality, Obama’s ‘Organizing for Action’ Gets Involved
Gay Illinoisans are still waiting for House lawmakers to vote on the Religious Freedom and Fairness Act which would make the state the 10th to … [Read more...] about As Illinois Awaits House Vote on Marriage Equality, Obama’s ‘Organizing for Action’ Gets Involved
Illinois Lawmaker Says Gays are ‘Disordered’ and ‘Trying to ‘Weasel Way Into Acceptability’ – AUDIO
Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R) spoke with the Catholic Conference of Illinois in a radio interview and laid out the reasons why she's not going to … [Read more...] about Illinois Lawmaker Says Gays are ‘Disordered’ and ‘Trying to ‘Weasel Way Into Acceptability’ – AUDIO
Marriage Equality Vote in Illinois House ‘Any Day Now’
The Illinois House could vote on the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act as early as this week, the Windy City Times reports: Next week is … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Vote in Illinois House ‘Any Day Now’