Same-sex marriage becomes focus of Illinois’ governor’s race

Associated Press: June 3, 3014 - Same-sex marriage becomes focus of Illinois’ governor’s race – LGBTQ Nation

After staggered start, marriage equality is law in Illinois

Associated Press: June 2, 2014 -Marriage equality comes to Illinois after staggered start – LGBTQ Nation

Illinois GOP replaces six party officials over internal gay marriage rift

Associated Press: April 20, 2014 - Ill. GOP replaces six party officials who wanted to oust pro-gay marriage leader – LGBTQ Nation

Illinois advances bill to ban conversion therapy for gay youth

Associated Press: March 27, 2014 - Bill that would ban conversion therapy for gay youth advances in Illinois House – LGBTQ Nation