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May 30, 2012

Chicago Tribune: Lawsuits challenge Illinois gay marriage ban

The Chicago Tribune broke the news of the lawsuit in which the ACLU of Illinois is...

The Chicago Tribune broke the news of the lawsuit in which the ACLU of Illinois is...

May 29, 2012

Randy and Bob

Ross “Randy” and Robert “Bob” Carey-Walden live in Springfield, Illinois where Randy works for the Army National Guard and Bob works for a major power company.  Randy has a Ph.D. in Health Administration....

Ross “Randy” and Robert “Bob” Carey-Walden live in Springfield, Illinois where Randy works for the Army National Guard and Bob works for a major power company.  Randy has a Ph.D. in Health Administration....

May 29, 2012

Michelle and Corynne

Like a lot of couples in our busy society, Michelle Mascaro and Corynne Romine met at work – when they were both in a chaplaincy internship at Rush Presbyterian Hospital.   Since that time, in early 1991,...

Like a lot of couples in our busy society, Michelle Mascaro and Corynne Romine met at work – when they were both in a chaplaincy internship at Rush Presbyterian Hospital.   Since that time, in early 1991,...

May 29, 2012

Tim and Rick

Like most small town residents, Tim Kee and Rick Wade spend a lot of time engaged in community activities. Having been together for 15 years now, they are well-recognized and regarded in their hometown of...

Like most small town residents, Tim Kee and Rick Wade spend a lot of time engaged in community activities. Having been together for 15 years now, they are well-recognized and regarded in their hometown of...

May 29, 2012

Carlos and Richard

On a quiet side street in Evanston, Carlos Briones and Richard Rykhus live with their 7-year-old son Ty’rith (Ty).  A couple for eleven years, Richard and Carlos held a commitment ceremony for 120 family...

On a quiet side street in Evanston, Carlos Briones and Richard Rykhus live with their 7-year-old son Ty’rith (Ty).  A couple for eleven years, Richard and Carlos held a commitment ceremony for 120 family...