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Will be updated.The Illinois Senate has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, advancing a proposal that would make the state the 10th in the nation…
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Reporting by WBEZ's Tony Arnold.The bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois is advancing.For the second time in a month - the Senate…
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The gay and lesbian community is pushing to be included in a state law to protect against discrimination. The nonpartisan political action committee…
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Updated 5:49 p.m.The Associated Press reports that the bill has cleared the Senate committee and will head to the full Senate for a vote. It is not clear…
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The Illinois Senate returns to the Capitol on Wednesday to begin a weeklong legislative session that could take up pension reform, legalizing gay marriage…
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Two Illinois lawmakers say they're within "striking distance" of getting legislative approval for gay marriage and hope to send a bill to Gov. Pat Quinn…
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A new poll shows gay marriage has seen a sharp jump in support among Illinois voters.The poll by Southern Illinois University's Simon Public Policy…
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Nixon seeks permission to ease land restrictions during droughtMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon has asked the federal government to allow farmers to graze cattle…
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The Associated Press is reporting that the Illinois Senate has approved civil unions for gay couples. Governor Pat Quinn says he will sign the…
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After California's ban on gay marriage was tossed out by a judge this week, could Missouri's gay-marriage ban be next?That fear prompted Frieda Keough to…