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Illinois Senate to Vote on Marriage Bill on Valentine's Day

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February 13, 2013

From CNN: The Illinois Senate will vote Thursday — Valentine's Day — on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. Because Democrats have supermajority control of the General Assembly, the measure is expected to be approved. After the Senate vote, the measure would be considered by the House.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Ask Lambda Legal: Using Religion to Discriminate

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February 5, 2013

Q: I live in Illinois and have been eagerly waiting to see if we become the next state to win marriage. I was reading about an issue with religious exemptions. Can you tell me what that means?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Religiously Motivated Discrimination, Same-sex relationships
Marriage Bill Advances in Illinois Senate

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February 5, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee voted today in favor of a bill that would provide marriage for same-sex couples. The bill now advances to the Senate floor.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Signs ILove Marriage Pledge

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January 16, 2013

Today Lambda Legal announced that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has signed our ILove Marriage petition, calling for the freedom to marry in Illinois!

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Illinois Marriage Bill Introduced on First Day of New Session

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January 10, 2013

The introduction of the bill on the first day of the new Illinois legislative session is yet another sign that it's a matter of when, and not if, marriage happens in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Clients Testify on Illinois Marriage Bill

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January 8, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee heard testimony last week from Lambda Legal clients Mercedes Santos and Theresa Volpe about why having the freedom to marry is important to their family.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Illinois Marriage Update

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January 5, 2013

After this week’s whirlwind of activity in the state legislature, we are certain of one thing - momentum for the freedom to marry is undeniable and growing stronger. Lambda Legal has been working in the Midwestern states to secure respect for our relationships and families for 20 years, and we will pursue every opportunity to get the job done. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen.

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Illinois Senate to Vote on Marriage Bill on Valentine's Day

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Ask Lambda Legal: Using Religion to Discriminate

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Marriage Bill Advances in Illinois Senate

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Signs ILove Marriage Pledge

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Illinois Marriage Bill Introduced on First Day of New Session

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Lambda Legal Clients Testify on Illinois Marriage Bill

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Illinois Marriage Update

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