gay marriage

Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon has made an attempt to discourage certain legislature in his final months in office.

The health care plan for Missouri employees has opened coverage to same-sex spouses following a recent court ruling.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's planning to sign same-sex marriage legislation on November 20 in Chicago.

Illinois military veterans are joining the effort to legalize gay marriage in the state.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he supports same-sex marriage rights. The Illinois Republican said in a blog post today that government has no place interfering with a couple's love for one another.

The Illinois Senate has voted to lift a state ban on same-sex marriage.

An Illinois Senate panel has approved gay marriage legislation. The Senate Executive committee passed the measure yesterday, sending it to the full Senate.

The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party is backing gay marriage. Pat Brady calls support for the measure sponsored by Democrats "the most conservative position" because it keeps government out of personal lives.

Leaders of more than 1,700 churches, congregations and faith groups are urging Illinois lawmakers to reject same-sex marriage. They've signed a letter calling it "dangerous" to religious freedom. The letter is being sent to every legislator as the state Senate prepares to consider a gay marriage bill...