Cook County states attorney contends gay marriage ban is unconstitutional
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CHICAGO (Associated Press) -
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez contends Illinois' gay marriage ban is unconstitutional and is filing a motion supporting a lawsuit opposing the law.
Alvarez said Thursday she agrees with the plaintiffs' assertion Illinois' Constitution upholds marriage equality for same sex couples just as it does for opposite sex couples
Cook County Clerk David Orr says he has filed a response in which he agrees with the lawsuits filed against his office.
The lawsuits by the American Civil Liberties Union and New York-based Lambda Legal represent 25 Illinois couples. It was filed a year after Illinois legalized civil unions. However the lawsuit's plaintiffs say civil unions made them feel like second-class citizens.
Thomas More Society executive director Peter Breen says he is disappointed Alvarez won't defend the gay marriage ban.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:18:30 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:32:17 GMT
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
A couple accused of murdering a 1-month-old boy and allegedly dumping the body in the Des Plaines River pleaded not guilty to the crime during a Thursday court hearing in Maywood.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:06:33 GMT
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
As the country looks at the relief efforts in Oklahoma, Illinois is training for the same kind of disaster. The Illinois National Guard prepares every year for disaster events.
