Same-sex

Same-sex couples in Peoria County can start applying for marriage licenses Monday. Several counties in Illinois already started issuing marriage licenses…

Although same-sex marriage will soon be law in Illinois, the issue could remain a factor in the 2014 elections. For most Democrats -- especially those in…

A day after supporters of same-sex marriage rallied at the Illinois Capitol, opponents had their turn. Thousands gathered at the statehouse Wednesday,…

Back on Valentine's Day, the state Senate approved legislation that would allow gays and lesbians to get married in Illinois. The hope then was that…

A Republican Congressman says he believes his party's chairman should be allowed to complete his term, after taking a controversial stance earlier this…

A Republican Congressman says he believes his party's chairman should be allowed to complete his term, after taking a controversial stance earlier this…

Hundreds of Illinois residents crowded both inside and outside the state Capitol Wednesday, protesting same-sex marriage. They wore bright yellow buttons…