Voice for Equality: Mayor Richard M. Daley
Posted on Aug 31, 2009 at 09:30 am
Richard M. Daley is a member of the national and local Democratic Party and current Mayor of Chicago, Illinois.
Mayor Daley was quoted in the Chicago Tribune on February 19, 2004 talking about marriage equality: "They love each other, just as much as anyone else. They believe that the benefits they don't have, they should have. And so I have a very open mind on it."
Bride ban: Gay bar says ‘I don’t’ to bachelorettes
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 at 08:12 pm
The Chicago Tribune
June 15, 2009
Bar owner Geno Zaharakis sat one busy evening at the window of his gay nightclub, watching as groups of straight women celebrating bachelorette parties made their way along a strip of bars in Chicago's gay-friendly "Boystown" neighborhood. That's when he made a decision now posted for all to see: "No Bachelorette Parties." "It is throwing it in our face that they can get married and we can't," said Dion Contreras, a 29-year-old Chicago litigation manager, while having a drink with friends. Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry, said while he agrees with Zaharakis' stand on marriage equality, he would express it differently. "I'd rather invite people in," Wolfson said. "Celebrate their happiness and ask them to take a stand for us by helping change the law." [Link]
June 15, 2009
Bar owner Geno Zaharakis sat one busy evening at the window of his gay nightclub, watching as groups of straight women celebrating bachelorette parties made their way along a strip of bars in Chicago's gay-friendly "Boystown" neighborhood. That's when he made a decision now posted for all to see: "No Bachelorette Parties." "It is throwing it in our face that they can get married and we can't," said Dion Contreras, a 29-year-old Chicago litigation manager, while having a drink with friends. Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry, said while he agrees with Zaharakis' stand on marriage equality, he would express it differently. "I'd rather invite people in," Wolfson said. "Celebrate their happiness and ask them to take a stand for us by helping change the law." [Link]
Illinois Civil Union Bill Moves to Final Reading Before House
Posted on May 29, 2009 at 10:42 pm
eNews Park Forest
May 29, 2009
Senate Bill 1716 has moved to Third Reading, according to Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris. The bill will establish Civil Unions in Illinois. "Third reading" means the bill is read for a third and final time before the full chamber. After the sponsor explains the bill, members of the chamber can ask questions. When debate is completed, the chamber votes on the bill. [link]
May 29, 2009
Senate Bill 1716 has moved to Third Reading, according to Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris. The bill will establish Civil Unions in Illinois. "Third reading" means the bill is read for a third and final time before the full chamber. After the sponsor explains the bill, members of the chamber can ask questions. When debate is completed, the chamber votes on the bill. [link]
Vote Set on Illinois Civil Union Bill
Posted on May 28, 2009 at 06:13 pm
Advocate.com
May 28, 2009
The Illinois house is scheduled to vote on a civil union bill Thursday with a scheduled break quickly approaching. Rep. Greg Harris's proposed bill would establish civil unions for both gay and straight couples that would provide a "substantially similar legal relationship" with the same responsibilities, benefits, and protections that married couples are already privy to. [link]
May 28, 2009
The Illinois house is scheduled to vote on a civil union bill Thursday with a scheduled break quickly approaching. Rep. Greg Harris's proposed bill would establish civil unions for both gay and straight couples that would provide a "substantially similar legal relationship" with the same responsibilities, benefits, and protections that married couples are already privy to. [link]
Illinois poised to approve civil unions
Posted on May 21, 2009 at 02:33 pm
Southern Voice
May 21, 2009
The Illinois General Assembly is expected to approve a measure next week that would legalize civil unions, according to an LGBT activist. Rick Garcia, political director for Equality Illinois, said Thursday he's "absolutely" expecting the full state House and the Senate to pass a civil union measure either Tuesday or Wednesday. The bill has support from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D). [Link]
May 21, 2009
The Illinois General Assembly is expected to approve a measure next week that would legalize civil unions, according to an LGBT activist. Rick Garcia, political director for Equality Illinois, said Thursday he's "absolutely" expecting the full state House and the Senate to pass a civil union measure either Tuesday or Wednesday. The bill has support from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D). [Link]
Obama once backed full marriage equality
Posted on Jan 14, 2009 at 10:18 am
Windy City Times
January 13, 2009
During his run for Illinois state Senate in 1996, Barack Obama stated his unequivocal support for gay marriage, according to an exclusive story in the Jan. 14, 2009 Windy City Times newspaper. [Link]
January 13, 2009
During his run for Illinois state Senate in 1996, Barack Obama stated his unequivocal support for gay marriage, according to an exclusive story in the Jan. 14, 2009 Windy City Times newspaper. [Link]
Commissioners advance benefits proposal for gay married couples who work for Cook County
Posted on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:26 am
Chicago Tribune
June 24, 2008
Same-sex couples who work for Cook County won't lose their benefits if they get married in other states under a proposal county commissioners advanced Tuesday. (Link)
June 24, 2008
Same-sex couples who work for Cook County won't lose their benefits if they get married in other states under a proposal county commissioners advanced Tuesday. (Link)
Marriages an inspiration, not ‘disaster’
Posted on Jun 19, 2008 at 01:43 pm
Chicago Tribune
June 19, 2008
Eric Zorn discusses how his marriage was not affected by marriage equality in California, and indeed he is honored to share the institution with more loving and committed couples. (Link)
June 19, 2008
Eric Zorn discusses how his marriage was not affected by marriage equality in California, and indeed he is honored to share the institution with more loving and committed couples. (Link)
Plan against marriage fails
Posted on May 07, 2008 at 07:03 pm
State Journal Register
May 6, 2008
An anti-marriage group failed to qualify a discriminatory advisory referendum for the Illinois November ballot. (Link)
May 6, 2008
An anti-marriage group failed to qualify a discriminatory advisory referendum for the Illinois November ballot. (Link)
Group pushing anti-gay referendum
Posted on May 01, 2008 at 02:42 pm
Windy City Times
April 30, 2008
An anti-gay group is collecting signatures in Illinois to place a non-binding referendum on the November 2008 ballot against marriage, something they tried and failed to do in 2006. (Link)
April 30, 2008
An anti-gay group is collecting signatures in Illinois to place a non-binding referendum on the November 2008 ballot against marriage, something they tried and failed to do in 2006. (Link)