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Equal marriage rights supporters protest lack of vote
Tribune reporterThe rains gave way briefly last night as more than 50 supporters of equal marriage rights gathered at the corner of Halsted and Roscoe Streets to voice disappointment and anger over the state legislature's failure this week to call for a vote on a equal...Tags: Civil Rights, Labor Legislation, Justice and Rights, Minority Groups, Politics
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Harris passes Politics 101, keeps gay marriage bill alive
It would have been satisfying — or at least a minor consolation for a stinging defeat — had Democratic state Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago called for a vote Friday night in Springfield on his bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Satisfying in...
Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Gays and Lesbians, Politics, Elections, Pat Quinn
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Same-sex marriage: Almost there
The crowds who thought they'd come to Springfield to witness a historic moment were bitterly disappointed Friday when Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, rose to acknowledge that he did not have the votes to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois....
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Politics, Elections, Family
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Gay marriage bill fails to go to vote in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD -- For Illinois' gay marriage proponents, it was supposed to be a historic week culminating in a collective "I do" from Springfield lawmakers. Thousands tuned in to social media and live streams throughout the day Friday, sending tweets...
Tags: Civil Rights, Michael Madigan, Defense of Marriage Act, Justice System, Justice and Rights
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Hot-button issues pile up for Springfield finale
— Five months of debate, negotiation and procrastination among lawmakers led to a high stakes Friday adjournment showdown that could decide the fate of the state's most controversial and contentious issues —public pension reform, gun control,...
Tags: Michael Madigan, Justice System, Lifestyle and Leisure, Rahm Emanuel, Laws
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Illinois gay marriage bill won't pass House this session
Tribune reporterSPRINGFIELD --- A showdown vote on legalizing gay marriage in Illinois never materialized Friday as lawmakers adjourned, dashing the high hopes of supporters who believed that after years of disappointment they were finally on the verge of making history....Tags: Michael Madigan, Justice System, Minority Groups, Rahm Emanuel, Pat Quinn
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In Illinois, expected vote to approve gay marriage fizzles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A showdown vote on legalizing gay marriage in Illinois never materialized Friday as lawmakers adjourned, dashing the high hopes of supporters who believed that after years of disappointment they were finally on the verge of...Tags: Politics, Rahm Emanuel, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Marriage
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Editorial: Stand up for marriage equality
With a 34-21 vote in the state Senate on Valentine's Day, Illinois seemed on the verge of becoming the 10th state to pass a law allowing same-sex couples to marry. Delaware beat us to it. Next was Rhode Island. Then Minnesota. State Rep. Greg Harris, D-...
Tags: Justice System, Politics, Belief and Faith, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Call to ban pols from Pride Parade wrong response
Change of SubjectBy Jessica Reynolds Disgruntled over the House's failure to bring a gay marriage bill to a vote, some activists want to ban politicians from walking in this year's Chicago Pride Parade, according to today's Tribune story. The petition, which is...... -
Harris passes Politics 101, keeps gay marriage bill alive to fight another day
Change of SubjectTuesday's print column It would have been satisfying — or at least a minor consolation for a stinging defeat — had Democratic state Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago called for a vote Friday night in Springfield on his bill to...... -
Quinn: No new casinos without pension reform
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn on Monday put a finer point on a notion he's been pushing this spring: no gambling expansion will happen without comprehensive changes to fix a greatly underfunded government worker pension system. The Democratic governor also insisted...Tags: DePaul Blue Demons , Michael Madigan, Mutual Funds, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics
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Quinn calls on House to send him gay marriage bill
Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue. The state Senate passed the measure on Valentine's Day, and the governor has said he'...
Tags: Justice System, Politics, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Marriage
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