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Pat Quinn
Monday, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

Church Leaders Vow Political Backlash for Gay Marriage

Church Leaders Vow Political Backlash for Gay Marriage

Group says legislators who frequent black churches for votes are turning a deaf ear to their opposition to the bill. Read »

Dick Durbin
Friday, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Durbin Invokes Lincoln In Support of Same-Sex Marriage

Durbin Invokes Lincoln In Support of Same-Sex Marriage

Sen. Dick Durbin claims same-sex marriage is consistent with the principles of Abraham Lincoln -- although Lincoln never said anything about the issue during his lifetime. Read »

same-sex marriage
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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By Edward McClelland

The First Same-Sex Wedding in Illinois

The First Same-Sex Wedding in Illinois

It took place on a TV show. Read »

John Cullerton
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

Gay Marriage Vote Hits Snag

Gay Marriage Vote Hits Snag

Issue was headed for an Executive Committee hearing before Senate Republicans rejected Sen. Heather Steans' attempt to attach the marriage language to existing legislation. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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By BJ Lutz
      

Gay Marriage Third on Mayor's List of Priorities

It's been no secret that Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants marriage equality in Illinois. But what may be surprising to some is how passionate he seems about the topic. Read »

Pat Quinn
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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By Lindsay Smith, Jason Keyser

Quinn Vows to Push for Gay Marriage

Quinn Vows to Push for Gay Marriage

Quinn says civil unions have worked well in Illinois over the past year, and he thinks the state is ready for same-sex marriage. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Friday, Jan 20, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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By BJ Lutz

Emanuel to Support Gay Marriage

Emanuel to Support Gay Marriage

"Marriage is a recognition of love, and the state should not be in the business of discriminating," he told reporters Thursday while meeting with small business owners and members of the Chatham Business... Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

Barack Obama

He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!

Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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Phil Rogers Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .
Edward McClelland Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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