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Illinois Same-Sex Marriage Sponsor Predicts Bill Vote ‘Very Soon’

Rep. Greg Harris says when civil unions became law, it was described as the first step as a very long journey toward legal marriage. That has changed.

2013/01/10

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Same-Sex Marriage Advocates In Illinois Encouraged By Election

Bernard Cherkasov, chief executive of the gay-rights group Equality Illinois, says the election results showed same-sex marriage winning in four states.

2012/11/12

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Illinois Civil Union Medical Benefits Debated

The federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman, some federal benefits aren’t afforded.

2012/03/05

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Illinois Tourism Courts Gay and Lesbian Community

A new portion of the state’s tourism website has collected information about gay-friendly lodging and attractions, as well as links to information about pride festivals.

2012/02/15

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Illinois Foster-Care Dispute A Matter Of Law, Faith

“We prayed about it, talked about it. Sometimes you have to take a stand, and sometimes (it’s) hard,” said Mark Zartman, 51.

2011/09/12

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Illinois Catholic Charities Balks At Civil Unions

The state is trying to cancel contracts totaling more than $30 million with the group Catholic Charities because it’s refusing to recognize Illinois’ new civil unions law.

2011/09/09

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Organization Asks to Join Foster-Care Suit

The organization wants to sue Illinois over gay couple foster-care issue.

2011/07/26

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Ill. Charity Fights Civil Union Adoptions

Catholic Charities would not comply with the civil union acts, and therefore will lose state funding.

2011/07/11

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More Than 1,600 Civil Union Licenses Issued Last Month In Illinois

1,618 civil union licenses were issued across the state in June – the first month civil unions became available to Illinois couples.

2011/07/08

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Tax Problem for Illinois Civil Unions

Since civil unions aren’t recognized under federal law, civil-unioned couples in Illinois must file separate state tax returns.

2011/07/05

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