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Quinn to House: 'It's time to vote' for gay marriage
Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers have had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue. The state Senate passed the measure on Valentine's Day, and the governor has...
Tags: Politics, Jack Markell, Illinois Governor, Same-Sex Marriage, Justice System
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Quinn calls on House to send him gay marriage bill
Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue. The state Senate passed the measure on Valentine's Day, and the governor has said he'...
Tags: Politics, Jack Markell, Illinois Governor, Same-Sex Marriage, Justice System
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And now for our applause
For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...Tags: Elizabeth Hernandez, Interior Policy, Elaine Nekritz, Monique D Davis, Deborah Mell
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State of our unions
RedEyeThe rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois. While vocal opposition to same-sex marriage remains, more state politicians and organizations are backing...Tags: Medical Research, Heather Steans, Family, Defense of Marriage Act, Barack Obama
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House passes reform bill changing care for disabled adults
Belleville News-DemocratThe Illinois House unanimously passed a proposed state law Friday to reform the way the state meets its responsibilities to protect disabled adults living at home from abuse and neglect. H.B. 948 will now move on to the Senate, where its main sponsor is...Tags: Physical Disabilities, Politics, Illinois Governor, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Obama's political group pushes Illinois gay marriage bill
Organizing for Action, the offshoot of President Barack Obama's successful re-election campaign, is joining the push for same-sex marriage in Obama's home state, the group announced Tuesday. Though the organization had been created to assist Obama's...
Tags: Politics, Illinois Governor, Parties and Movements, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage
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Obama issue group joins gay marriage push in Illinois
Clout StreetOrganizing for Action, the offshoot of President Barack Obama’s successful re-election campaign, is joining the push for same-sex marriage in Obama’s home state, the group announced Tuesday. Though the organization had been created to assist...Tags: Politics, Parties and Movements, Illinois Governor, Same-Sex Marriage, Family
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Gay marriage in Illinois? Not this year, evidently...
Change of SubjectRay Long reports from Springfield: Speaker Madigan says gay marriage bill 12 votes shy in the Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan today said a gay marriage bill is "12 votes short of passage" in the Illinois House, a signal that...... -
Speaker Madigan says gay marriage bill 12 votes shy in the Illinois House
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- Speaker Michael Madigan today said a gay marriage bill is "12 votes short of passage" in the Illinois House, a signal that same-sex marriage could face a tough road to approval this spring. Asked where the gay marriage stood in the...Tags: Politics, Illinois Governor, Michael Madigan, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage
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Illinois House committee advances gay marriage bill
Tribune reportersSPRINGFIELD — A bill legalizing gay marriage cleared a Democratic-led committee late Tuesday and now moves to the full House, where the issue is expected to meet its toughest test. The proposal, approved on a 6-5 vote in the House Executive...Tags: Trinity United Church of Christ, Politics, Illinois Governor, Same-Sex Marriage, Family
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Organizers set to release letter from corporate backers of gay marriage
A coalition of gay marriage advocates plans to release a letter this week signed by top Illinois executives and companies endorsing same-sex marriage as an economic imperative, giving a powerful push to a bill that state lawmakers could take up as early...
Tags: PrivateBancorp Incorporated, Politics, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Amazon.com Inc., Illinois Elections
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Gay marriage vs. natural law
When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...
Tags: Church and State Relations, International Law, Heather Steans, Same-Sex Marriage, Justice System
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