We mentioned yesterday that Representative Greg Harris of Chicago had filed the Religious Liberty and Marriage Fairness Act - House Bill 1615. The measure extends the protections and obligations of marriage to same-sex couples in Illinois, meaning that Illinois would join Massachusetts as the only state recognizing marriage for these couples. You can read the Chicago Tribune story on the legisaltion by going to http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070222gay-marriage,1,7069929.story?coll=chi-news-hed

We are excited about the beginning of this debate in our state - and welcome the opportunity to make the case for equal treatment of our gay and lesbian friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members. You can read the ACLU of Illinois press release on the issue by going to