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Illinois Legislators To Tackle Civil Unions
UPDATED 11/16/10 10:26 a.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – As they begin their lame duck session Tuesday, Illinois state lawmakers are expected to tackle the issue of whether the state should recognize...
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Speaker Madigan: ‘Good Chance’ For Civil Unions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – The top Illinois House Democrat laid favorable odds Tuesday that a push to give gay and lesbian couples the right to unite through civil unions would be approved by his...
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Vote On Civil Unions Could Come Next Week
CHICAGO (CBS) – A vote by state lawmakers on a bill that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples could come as soon as Monday, reports say. Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) is...
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Chico Joins Campaign For Civil Unions
CHICAGO (CBS) – Mayoral candidate Gery Chico is joining gay rights activists in contacting state lawmakers and urging them to pass a bill for civil unions. Chico planned to spend part of Monday...
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Sides Lobby Hard On Ill. Civil Unions Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Supporters of civil unions scrambled Monday to line up the final votes they need in the Illinois House, while opponents worked just as hard to block the measure in a lobbying...
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UPDATED: State House Begins Debate On Civil Unions
UPDATED 11/30/10 – 5:36 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – The Illinois House has begun debating a proposal to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. Supporters and opponents were working throughout...
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Ill. House Approves Legalizing Same-Sex Civil Unions
UPDATED 11/30/10 6:30 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – The Illinois House has approved a measure to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. Tuesday evening, the House voted 61-52 to approve a...
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UPDATED: Illinois Senate Debating Civil Unions
UPDATED 12/01/10 12:59 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) – The Illinois Senate has begun debating a proposal to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois. The sponsor, State Sen. David Koehler (D-Peoria)...
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State Senate Approves Civil Unions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — The Illinois Senate has approved legislation that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois, sending the proposal to Gov. Pat Quinn, who has lobbied in...
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Critics & Backers On Same-Sex Civil Unions
CHICAGO (CBS) – It’s almost a done deal: Illinois allowing same-sex unions. The state Senate passed the civil unions bill Wednesday. The governor gets it on Thursday. CBS 2’s Kristyn Hartman spoke with...
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Civil Unions Bill Goes To Governor’s Desk
CHICAGO (CBS) – A measure approving civil unions for same-sex couples is now on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk, and he’s promising to sign it. As CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reports, this means civil unions are...
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The Gay Rights Movement In Illinois: A History
UPDATED 06/01/11 5:58 a.m. CHICAGO (CBS) – The legalization of civil unions is one in a long string of achievements for the gay rights movement in Illinois, going back nearly 90 years. The first ever...
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Daley Calls For Full Same-Sex Marriage Rights
CHICAGO (CBS) – Mayor Richard M. Daley says he hopes the state’s approval of civil unions for same-sex couples will eventually lead to full marriage rights. Speaking at an unrelated event Thursday,...
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Gov. Quinn Will Sign Civil Unions Bill Next Year
CHICAGO (CBS) — Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday that he will wait until the new year to sign legislation that legalizes civil unions for same-sex couples in Illinois. The legislation, passed by the General...
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Meeks Defends ‘No’ Vote On Civil Unions Law
CHICAGO (WBBM) — State senator and Chicago mayoral candidate James Meeks is defending his vote against Illinois’ civil unions bill. LISTEN: Newsradio 780’s Craig Dellimore Reports...
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Meeks Courts Gay Voters In Lakeview
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayoral candidate James Meeks tried to reach out to gay and lesbian voters on Wednesday, exactly one week after voting against historic legislation to legalize civil unions for gay and...
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Magazine Honors State Rep. For Civil Unions
CHICAGO (CBS) — State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Ill.), the architect of the successful effort to legalize civil unions in Illinois, has been named Person of the Year by Gay Chicago Magazine. The publication...
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County Clerks Update Forms For Civil Unions
JOLIET, Ill. (WBBM/CBS) — Since state lawmakers have approved civil unions, county clerks in Illinois have some changes to make. As WBBM Newsradio 780’s Nancy Harty reports, county clerks’ offices are...
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ACLU Expects Few Problems For Civil Unions
CHICAGO (WBBM) — The head of the Illinois American Civil Liberties Union says she expects few problems as Counties prepare to issue certificates for couples seeking civil unions. As WBBM Newsradio 780...
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Ministers Denounce Comparison Of Dr. King, Gay Rights
HILLSIDE, Ill. (WBBM/CBS) — Several dozen clergy members from around the Chicago area are denouncing a new law that grants civil unions to same-sex couples in Illinois. As WBBM Newsradio 780’s Regine...
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