Chicago's ABC affiliate WLS spoke with some of the couples waiting in line since midnight last night to get civil union licenses.Watch, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about Watch: Interviews with Gay Couples in Line for Illinois Civil Unions
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Photo: First Couple in Line in Cook County, Illinois for a Civil Union
According to the Cook County Clerk, Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins of Chicago were the first in line at midnight last night for a civil … [Read more...] about Photo: First Couple in Line in Cook County, Illinois for a Civil Union
Gay and Lesbian Civil Unions to Begin in Illinois This Morning
Gay and lesbian couples will be able to receive the state's first civil union licenses this morning in Illinois. The Chicago Tribune reports that … [Read more...] about Gay and Lesbian Civil Unions to Begin in Illinois This Morning
Anti-Gay Protesters Rally Against Civil Unions In Illinois
Just ahead the Illinois civil unions law that goes into effect on Wednesday, anti-gay protesters in Chicago yesterday marched in support of their … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Protesters Rally Against Civil Unions In Illinois
Illinois Catholic Diocese Lays Off 58 Workers, Damages Countless Children Rather Than Accept Gays
The selfishness and bigotry is really rather astonishing, but then again it is the Catholic Church. Rockford's WREX reports: 58 workers are laid … [Read more...] about Illinois Catholic Diocese Lays Off 58 Workers, Damages Countless Children Rather Than Accept Gays
News: Illinois Civil Unions, Syria, Trevor Donovan, Chaz Bono
Illinois governor Pat Quinn to be one of the witnesses to the first 30 same-sex civil unions in that state. Trevor Donovan on the lack of gay … [Read more...] about News: Illinois Civil Unions, Syria, Trevor Donovan, Chaz Bono
Lesbian Appointed to Vacant Seat in Illinois House
Lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy has been picked to fill a vacant seat in the Illinois House, the AP reports: "Kelly Cassidy was chosen from a … [Read more...] about Lesbian Appointed to Vacant Seat in Illinois House
Attack on Illinois Civil Union Bill Fails in Committee
The anti-gay amendment seen as a direct attack on Illinois' civil union law was killed in committee yesterday, which is excellent news. I … [Read more...] about Attack on Illinois Civil Union Bill Fails in Committee
Illinois Civil Unions Champion Pushes Amendment Allowing Religious Discrimination
UPDATE. Report: Bill killed in committee. "In a vote of 7 to 6 with one abstention the vote never made it out of committee in it's third … [Read more...] about Illinois Civil Unions Champion Pushes Amendment Allowing Religious Discrimination
Anti-Gay Amendment Would Allow Religious Organizations to Discriminate Against Gays in Illinois
A discriminatory anti-gay amendment has snuck its way into a bill making its way through the Illinois legislature. Americablog writes: "A … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Amendment Would Allow Religious Organizations to Discriminate Against Gays in Illinois