Illinois

Gay Activists to Picket IL Rep. Greg Harris, Demand Vote on Marriage Equality Bill: VIDEO

Andy Towle October 25, 2013

Illlinois LGBT activist group Gay Liberation Network is planning to picket Rep. Greg Harris, the lead sponsor of the marriage equality bill pending in … [Read more...] about Gay Activists to Picket IL Rep. Greg Harris, Demand Vote on Marriage Equality Bill: VIDEO

Andy Towle October 25, 2013

ONE DIRECTION: "Story of My Life". THIS WEEK: In unnecessary censorship. ILLINOIS: Anti-gay activists have lobby day in Springfield. DAVID … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1452

Kyler Geoffroy October 23, 2013

As thousands of gay rights supporters rallied in Springfield yesterday in the hopes of pressuring hold-out members of the House to reconsider marriage … [Read more...] about As Illinois Rallies for Marriage Equality, Bishop Bans Supporters from Cathedral

Andy Towle October 22, 2013

Today is the March on Springfield, Illinois for marriage equality. There will be a livestream available for folks to watch starting at 11:45 am CT. … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE Today: Illinois March for Marriage Equality

Jacob Combs October 15, 2013

Is marriage equality legislation in Illinois heading for a victory when legislators return to Springfield for a veto session next week on October 22? … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Advocates Continue Push for Votes as Illinois Veto Session Looms

Jacob Combs October 14, 2013

Chicago City Alderman James Cappelman and his partner Richard have been together for more than two decades. But after waiting anxiously for … [Read more...] about Gay Chicago Lawmaker Discusses Trip to Washington State to Marry Partner: VIDEO

Sean Mandell October 11, 2013

Marquell Smith, a former US Marine who fought his own discharge under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' (DADT), and subsequently fought the … [Read more...] about African-American Marine Veteran Launches Marriage Equality PAC In Illinois

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre October 8, 2013

Two close friends at Waukegan High School were crowned homecoming king and queen this weekend. Eric Irazarry and Ariana Reiff, a competitive … [Read more...] about Illinois High School Crowns Gay Homecoming King And Queen

Andy Towle September 28, 2013

An Illinois judge has rejected motions to dismiss two court cases challenging the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex marriage, … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Court Challenges to Illinois Gay Marriage Ban Can Proceed