Advocates hope incoming legislature will pass measure
No. 2 Senate Democrat says passage would end discrimination
Cardinal George letter to parishes angers LGBT advocates as same-sex marriage bill makes its way through legislature
Pat Brady announced position as legislators prepared to consider measure
Referendum passed in November by a 52-48 percent margin
President backs gay nuptials in state where he served as legislator
Democrat Quinn hopes the bill reaches his desk for signature by January
Change in legislative control in Colorado may end civil unions roadblock, while strong support bodes well in Illinois
Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island and New Jersey may follow Maryland, Washington and Maine in legalizing same-sex marriage
School administrator proposed extensive trans protections that were later reversed