Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Expected To Sign Gay Marriage Bill Today
Would make Illinois the 16th state to allow same-sex marriages
Would make Illinois the 16th state to allow same-sex marriages
Tens of thousands lost power across the Midwest
"Tonight, I applaud the men and women of the Illinois General Assembly, a body in which I was proud to serve..."
Gov. Quinn says he will sign the bill into law
It's spending more money than it's taking in
The latest in gay marriage recognition news
20,000 care requests in 2 months
Agencies hope to have plan for lawmakers by 2014
Unconstitutional actions to force legislators to deal with pension crisis
Every time tasers are used it will be caught on film
Does think a Republican will beat Quinn next year
Because victims' families weren't informed
Was left permanently disabled
Retained by the ACLU
Police chief recently decided not to prosecute someone accused of recording cops
One unsigned piece of legislation is a ban on minors using tanning salons
Legislators sued rather than overturning a veto that would've restored their pay
With lots of restrictions, naturally
Lawmakers looking for the courts to get paid instead
Hint: Chicago is NOT an example of gun control working.
A never-ending nightmare there
Thirty police officers ended up responding to the situation
Is forming an "exploratory campaign"
Not waiting for legislation awaiting the governor's approval
Last leader quit after his support of gay marriage drew ire from the party faithful
Didn't solve any fiscal problems, either
Bluest legislature in the Midwest states to adjourn this evening
University trustees approved the move in a 8-2 vote
In exchange for more gun-free zones
Unknown yet whether governor will sign it
Received criticism for supporting recognition
To deal with lack of action from state legislature (and also give him control over licenses)
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