Illinois Unites Thanks Congressman and Civil Rights Hero John Lewis for Supporting the Freedom to Marry

Georgia congressman and long-time activist supporting legislation extending marriage to same-sex couples, calls marriage “a basic human right”

Illinois Unites Celebrates Historic Week for Equal Marriage

Rhode Island, Delaware among states advancing bills extending the freedom to marry; momentum in Illinois continues to build.
· Chicago Tribune

Attorney General Lisa Madigan: 'I do' to marriage equality

"It is time for Illinois to join the states that recognize the value and dignity of equal rights for all committed couples."

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Signs On as Co-Sponsor of Freedom to Marry Legislation

Rep. Ken Dunkin urges General Assembly to Approve the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act
· Chicago Sun Times

NAACP backs gay marriage in Illinois

'The fight for freedom and equality encompasses all mankind.'

· Chicago Tribune

GOP state lawmaker backs same-sex marriage bill

"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."