Crains Chicago Business published an article about the recent announcement from Illinois legislators who plan to push for a vote for the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in early January. The ACLU of Illinois has advocated for full marriage rights for same-sex couples in Illinois, and has
represented nine couples in a court case against the Cook County Clerk. Whether through litigation or legislation, the ACLU of Illinois believes that
the time for marriage is now . Crains spoke with the bill's sponsor, State Representative Greg Harris:
"The timing is right for us to push this," said Mr. Harris, who spoke with Ms. Steans in a joint conference call today. Some lawmakers who had been opposed now are taking a second look, Mr. Harris said, in view of the Election Day decision by voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington state. "Folks are seeing what's going on around the country."