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
Countering Chicago Alderman Moreno's claim, fast food chain denies claims it "capitulated" to pressure from LGBT advocates
Strikes deal with pro-gay Chicago alderman, will cease donations to 'organizations with political agendas;' clarifies non-discrimination policies
Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder raise eyebrows after anti-gay comments, HIV/AIDS clinics in Chicago and California reel from bad news, and more
