Illinois Civil Unions

Illinois Gay Marriage Battle Heading To Court

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 05.30.2012

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CHICAGO — Building on the momentum of President Barack Obama's recent support of gay marriage, two major civil rights groups in his home state f...

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Will Illinois OK Gay Marriage? Bill Sponsor Says Votes 'Aren't There'

Posted 04.16.2012

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The principal proponent of legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois recently admitted that such a bill is not likely to become a ...

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County Changes Its Tune On Civil Unions After Couple Turned Away

Posted 04.04.2012

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Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy of the Windy City Times Lake County has reversed its policy of denying civil union licenses to same-sex couples who t...

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Can Gay Marriage Help A Struggling State Economy?

Posted 03.28.2012

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If Illinois lawmakers decide to legalize same-sex marriage, they will bring more than just marriage equality to the Land of Lincoln, according to a ne...

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Could Illinois Be The Next State To OK Gay Marriage?

Posted 02.08.2012

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A group of pro-equality Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday filed a bill in the Illinois General Assembly that would legalize same-sex marriage in the Lan...

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Downstate GOP Lawmaker Takes Aim At Civil Union Law

Posted 01.31.2012

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A downstate Republican lawmaker is pushing a new bill to the Illinois state general assembly which attempts to introduce exceptions to the state's civ...

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Illinois Looking Toward Marriage Equality

Waymon Hudson | Posted 03.13.2012

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Illinois legislators and civil rights organizations have started strategizing on moving from civil unions to full marriage equality for LGBT couples. But with well-organized and well-funded opposition like the Catholic Church, this will be difficult.

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Gay Marriage In Illinois In The Works? Proponents Talk Strategy

Posted 01.10.2012

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A group of Illinois lawmakers have begun laying the groundwork for their latest push to bring marriage equality to the Land of Lincoln. The Windy C...

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Springfield Reverses Vote, Will Uphold Civil Union Benefits

Posted 01.10.2012

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Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy of the Windy City Times: The City of Springfield has reversed its decision not to extend partner benefits to civil un...

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Springfield Mayor Changes His Tune On Civil Union Benefits

Posted 01.04.2012

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Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy of the Windy City Times Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston has come out in support of civil union spousal benefit...

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Springfield Votes Against Benefits For Civil Union Couples

Posted 12.23.2011

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Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy of the Windy City Times In a move shocking LGBT rights groups in Illinois, Springfield's city government has voted ...

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Some Straight Couples Register For Civil Unions Out Of Gay Solidarity

Posted 12.21.2011

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A report released Tuesday by Cook County Clerk David Orr revealed that solidarity with same-sex couples was the top reason why many Cook County straig...

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Stage Collapse Victim Settles, Civil Union Recognized By Indiana

Posted 12.20.2011

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Story by Kate Sosin, courtesy of the Windy City Times: Indiana State Fair stage collapse survivors, including Alisha Brennon, have accepted a settl...

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In Just 6 Months, More Than 3,700 Civil Union Licenses Issued In Illinois

Posted 12.09.2011

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In the six months since Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law legalizing civil unions for same-sex partners in Illinois, more than 3,700 couples have been issue...

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Illinois Civil Union Tax Loophole Fixed: Couples Get Joint Tax-Filing

Waymon Hudson | Posted 01.29.2012

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In a big reversal from the Illinois Department of Revenue, couples who have entered into civil unions will be able to jointly file their 2011 state tax returns.

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Illinois Couples In Civil-Unions To File Joint Income Tax Returns

AP | By NOMAAN MERCHANT | Posted 01.29.2012

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CHICAGO -- Couples with civil-union licenses in Illinois will soon be allowed to file joint income tax returns with the state. Though same-sex couple...

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The Double Jeopardy of Being an LGBT Immigrant

Elena Quintana | Posted 11.26.2011

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Now that same-sex civil unions are legal (and in some states, same-sex marriage), the legal protections for undocumented spouses or civil union partners are called into question.

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Judge: Illinois Can Stop Working With Catholic Charities On Foster Care Cases

AP | By JOHN O'CONNOR | Posted 10.18.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An Illinois judge ruled Thursday that the state can stop working with Catholic Charities on adoptions and foster care placements ...

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State Finds 'Substantial Evidence' That B&Bs Discriminated Against Gay Couple

Posted 10.17.2011

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An Illinois state panel says it has found "substantial evidence" that two businesses discriminated against a gay couple looking for a venue for their ...

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Oak Parkers Near Top Of Civil Union Registration List

Oak Park - River Forest, IL Patch | Casey Cora Email the Author | Posted 09.28.2011

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More than 1,000 civil unions have been issued by the Cook County Clerk's Office since June 1, the first day civil unions became legal in Illinois. ...

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PHOTOS: Chicago Couples Celebrate Civil Unions

Chicago Magazine | Posted 09.25.2011

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On June 1, 2011, more than 400 people took their places in line. Among them were parents, veterans, business owners, teachers, and senior citizens. So...

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More Than 1,600 Illinois Couples Applied For Civil Unions So Far

Posted 09.07.2011

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With the month of June complete, an LGBT advocacy group announced Thursday that, by their count, 1,618 total civil union licenses were issued througho...

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Illinois Civil Union Tax Loophole: Why Separate Is Never Equal

Waymon Hudson | Posted 08.22.2011

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Creating new, separate, and different levels of rights and recognition among committed couples only creates further inequity, confusion, and discord even internally among states that seek to expand rights.

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LGBT Activists: 'Civil Unions Are Not Enough'

HuffingtonPost.com | Joseph Erbentraut | Posted 08.13.2011

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While light rain began to fall early Saturday evening, some 75 protesters gathered in the heart of Boystown for a rally and march that called for the ...

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Catholic Charities Sues For Right To Discriminate

Waymon Hudson | Posted 08.12.2011

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Although they are providing a state-funded service in the public sphere, they are looking to be able to pick and choose who they provide that service to based on their religious dogma, not state law.

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