VIDEO: Emotional speeches by reps Harris and Mell after marriage vote fizzles
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Anti-gay marriage demonstrators rally in opposition of marriage bill
SPRINGFIELD — About two dozen opponents of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois held a brief rally near the State Capitol rotunda...
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Supporters to rally for marriage equality bill at State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD — With a vote on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage expected Friday, hundreds of marriage equality supporters will rally inside...
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Constituent callers reportedly told House will vote on marriage equality Friday
SPRINGFIELD — Marriage equality advocates and LGBT community members expected movement in the Illinois House on a bill that would legalize same-sex...
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Organizers announce grand marshal of annual Chicago Pride Parade
The organizers of the 44th Annual Chicago Pride Parade announced Wednesday the 2013 parade grand marshal: openly gay former NFL star Wade Davis II. Davis, a...
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Illinois marriage equality advocates, supporters: call the bill now
SPRINGFIELD — A coalition of groups advocating for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage called upon House lawmakers and Speaker Michael...
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Vote on Illinois marriage equality bill expected Thursday or Friday
SPRINGFIELD — In what will be seen as a landmark moment in LGBT history, House lawmakers are expected to finally decide on a bill that would legalize...
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Obama pushes again for Illinois marriage equality bill during Chicago visit
SPRINGFIELD — President Barack Obama again declared his support for a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in his home state Wednesday —...
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State Rep. Ford comes out in support of Illinois marriage equality bill
SPRINGFIELD — With just over three days left in the legislative session, Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) said Tuesday he is adding his support to a bill...
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White House Pride reception set for June 13
The White House is hosting its annual reception celebrating June as the month of Pride this year on June 13, marking the first such celebration in President...
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