Civil Union Bill To Be Signed Today In Illinois….

01-31-2011 | 0 Comments | Izzoiz

llinois Governor Pat Quinn on Monday will sign a bill that offers gay and lesbian couples many of the benefits of marriage.

Quinn will sign the bill in front of a capacity crowd at 4PM at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago’s Loop. Over a thousand people are expected to attend the signing ceremony.

Lawmakers approved the legislation during last month’s lame-duck session of the Legislature. The law will go into effect on July 1, 2011.

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