SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly today narrowly approved a gay marriage bill, clearing the way for Illinois to become the 15th state to legalize same-sex unions.
The bill got 61 votes in the House, one more than the bare minimum needed to send the measure back to the Senate, which quickly signed off. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn has said he would sign the bill into law should it reach his desk.
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Speaking as an Illinoisan, this is a huge victory for those who support equal rights here in Illinois.
Big problem for Wisconsin.
Employers don’t want to have to explain to a GLBT hires why they have to move to a state that discriminates.