Wednesday, June 1, 2011
No couples from Morton Grove, according to a Cook County spokesperson.
Today marks the first opportunity for same-sex couples to obtain civil union licenses in Illinois. Cook County Clerk David Orr's office issued a statement about 3 p.m., highlighting the number of civil union licenses at more than 150, along with a video on the day's first same-sex couple, which we have attached. "Last time I looked, we didn't have any Morton Grove couples," said Courtney Greve, a spokesperson for the clerk's office, to Morton Grove Patch on Wednesday afternoon. And yet we did have a visitor to Morton Grove today who offered her thoughts on the news in town. Rebecca Stievater, who works for a non-profit in bicycle safety, said, "As a visitor to Morton Grove from California, I’m proud to be in Illinois on this first day of …
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Couples are advised to get to the Daley Center before 6 a.m.
On June 1 every county clerk's office in Illinois will open early to celebrate the offering of civil union licenses. "I'm thrilled this day has finally come," Clerk David Orr said. "This will be a joyous day for all couples - gay and straight - who want to make history as part of the inaugural group of civil unions." Couples are advised to line up at the Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., before 6 a.m. at the northeast door. The doors will open at 6 a.m. and the Vital Records office will open at 7:30 a.m. Couples should take the escalators down to the lower level (Pedway) and line up outside the Vital Records office, Room CL-27. Civil union licenses will be available for same-sex and heterosexual couples. The clerk's office is advising …
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Bill now moves to the governor's desk.
The Illinois Senate passed a historical vote Wednesday afternoon: Legislation now recognizes civil unions among gay and lesbian couples. And with Gov. Pat Quinn already on board, it's just a matter of time before he makes it official. Cook County Clerk Daivd Orr said he was very pleased that Illinois finally took this "crucial step" toward equailty. "While religions function under their own rules, government cannot and should not discriminate against any group of people," Orr said. "As a longtime supporter of civil unions, I anxiously await the day I issue the first license in Cook County." Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D), released a statement supporting the bill and Senate. "With [this bill], Illinois removes some of the most egregious barriers …
Laura Frisch
5:54 pm on Thursday, June 2, 2011
Equality is the issue here. Saying that you can spend thousands of dollars in attorney fees to get the same rights other married couples has is NOT equal. This act along with others across the country is bringing equality to a portion of our society and our communities that has seen a great lack of rights to their freedoms. Saying it is ok to wait several generations for this justice is not … more ›