How geography plays a role in Illinois' same-sex marriage debate

Feb. 15, 2013
Lawmakers are looking at what comes next in their attempts to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. It comes after the State Senate approved the measure Thursday by a vote of 34-21.

Cook County judge won't delay gay marriage ban lawsuit

Feb. 13, 2013
A Cook County judge has denied a request to delay action on a lawsuit seeking to overturn Illinois' ban on same-sex marriage.

Cullerton wants IL gay marriage vote on Valentine's Day

Feb. 1, 2013
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he wants to pass same-sex marriage legislation on Valentine's Day.

Clergy group wants ban on gay marriage

Jan. 29, 2013
Group says voters should be allowed to decide.

Gay marriage remains a tough sell

Jan. 5, 2013
The stalling of Illinois' gay-marriage push — at least for now — shows the difficulty of legalization.

IL gay marriage supporters look ahead

Jan. 4, 2013
With a vote looking less likely to happen in the next few days, supporters of marriage equality are looking ahead to the next legislative session.

Illinois GOP chairman backing gay marriage

Jan. 3, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.

Gay marriage clears hurdle in IL senate

Jan. 3, 2013
Democrats have made a rapid push to make Illinois the tenth state in the country to adopt gay marriage as they look for the necessary 30 votes to approve it in the Senate.

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