All posts for the month April, 2013
Illinois Unites Thanks Congressman and Civil Rights Hero John Lewis for Supporting the Freedom to Marry
April 30, 2013
The Illinois Unites for Marriage Coalition expressed its heartfelt thanks to U.S. Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) today, shortly after the Congressional and civil rights leader issued a strong public statement in support of marriage equality. Illinois Unites Celebrates Historic Week for Equal Marriage
April 25, 2013
In a major national legislative victory that moves another U.S. state closer to equal treatment for all families, the Rhode Island Senate voted yesterday to approve the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Signs on As Co-Sponsor of Freedom to Marry Legislation
April 23, 2013
As a final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives draws closer, the leader of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus announced today his signing on as one of the chief co-sponsors of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. Attorney General Lisa Madigan: “I Do,” to Marriage Equality
In 2011, when the General Assembly passed the law allowing civil unions, Illinois took an important step forward to recognize that gay and lesbian couples have the right to build lives together and create strong, loving families.NAACP Backs Gay Marriage in Illinois
April 11, 2013
The NAACP came out today in support of gay marriage in Illinois with the Illinois State Conference President George P. Mitchell noting: "The NAACP was founded 104 years ago in response to the continuing horrific practice of lynching and the 1908 race riot in Springfield." GOP State Lawmakers Backs Same-Sex Marriage Bill
April 8, 2013
State Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein said Sunday he will support a bill to allow gay marriage in Illinois, becoming the second House Republican to do so and first among leadership. African-American Clergy Urge Immediate Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Illinois
April 4, 2013
s the final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives approaches, African-American faith leaders gathered today to urge legislators to pass the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, saying “we should treat all families with equity and respect and the Illinois legislature should act now.” 