From USA Today:
"Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law"
"Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law"
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex weddings starting this summer, making President Barack Obama's home state the 16th overall — and largest in the nation's heartland — to legalize gay marriage. The festivities at the University of Illinois at Chicago featured a family-friendly crowd, musical performances and a stage lined with American, Illinois and rainbow flags. "We understand in our state that part of our unfinished business is to help other states in the United States of America achieve marriage equality," Quinn said before he signed the bill on a desk once used by President Abraham Lincoln. He said part of that mission was to ensure that "love is not relegated to a second class status to any citizen in our country." References to freedom, equality, fairness and Lincoln — the desk was where he penned his 1861 inaugural address — were peppered throughout the event. In attendance were top elected officials, including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Organizers estimated roughly 2,300 attended, including activists and members of the public.
^ The beat goes on. I like how when Hawaii made it legal it was the President's "home" state and now Illinois is. I am a military brat and have lived around the country and the world and yet I only have one home state. I am curious to see how the states that have officially made amendments to their state constitutions saying marriage is only between a man and woman will fare when challenged. ^
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