same-sex marriage

GOP Leaders Don't Oust Brady

WNIJ — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:29:33 +0000

The Illinois Republican Party Chairman will keep his job. Party bosses did not vote to fire Pat Brady this weekend - despite his public support of same-sex marriage. Brady told reporters the motion to fire him didn’t even get a final vote. But party leaders did agree to form a so-called “succession committee” - which some suggested could lead to Brady’s early departure.

Madigan Says House Is Short Of Gay Marriage Votes

Mike Moen — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:16:29 +0000

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan predicts a rough road ahead for a same-sex marriage bill. He says passing the bill out of the lower-chamber would be ``very difficult.''

Sociologist's View: Same-Sex Marriage

Jenna Dooley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:24:53 +0000

The Illinois House may vote on a measure to make same-sex marriage legal in the state. The state's consideration comes amid a national conversation about gay marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two key cases regarding same-sex marriage on March 26 and 27. At both government levels, the debate involves the effect of same-sex marriage on families, and how they are viewed in society.

Illinois Senators Delay Floor Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Brian Mackey — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:18:18 +0000

Illinois moved one step closer to legalizing gay marriage Thursday. A Senate panel sent the measure to the floor on a strict party-line vote. But some key absences meant there weren't enough votes to pass it in the full Senate.

Both Sides Preparing For Same-Sex Marriage Fight In Illinois

Sean Crawford — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:30:32 +0000

Lobbying efforts are intensifying with a vote on legalizing same sex marriage looming next month at the Illinois Capitol. The rhetoric is coming from both sides of the issue.