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Thursday, January 10, 2013  Thursday marked the first day of Illinois' general assembly.

Friday, January 04, 2013  If Illinois approves gay marriage, it would become the 10th state in the nation to do so.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Legislation to eliminate the law's language that prohibits gay marriage is pending, but a vote isn't expected.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Romney reaffirms opposition to gay marriage, calls issue a 'very tender and sensitive topic'

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Obama speaking at gay fundraiser in NYC as state Legislature deliberates gay marriage

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  Couples in Illinois can now register for civil unions.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  According to the latest Census bureau numbers, the days of Ozzie and Harriet, the Cleavers, and the Brady Bunch may be over.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The "civil union" law will take effect June 1, and licenses will be issued on that day.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  A new poll suggests many Iowans are either conflicted or aren't interested in the gay marriage issue.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Romantic gay beach commitment ceremonies planned in Hawaii once civil unions go into law

Monday, January 31, 2011  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill legalizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn says he will wait until next year to sign civil union legislation giving gay couples many of the same legal rights as heterosexual married people.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Illinois Bishop Thomas John Paprocki issues a statement addressing something said by Governor Pat Quinn on civil unions in Illinois.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Legislators in Illinois are back in session Tuesday.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  County recorders in Iowa are getting ready for same sex couples to tie the knot.