‘A historic moment’ for state
Our picks for the top national and international stories of 2013
16 states and D.C. now allow gay nuptials
Committee approves bill, moves to full house where state's lawmaker's could make it tenth in the nation
Hearing to take place on Feb. 26
Measure passed by 34-21 vote margin
Married same-sex spouses will be eligible for benefits in states that recognize same-sex marriages only
Democrat Quinn hopes the bill reaches his desk for signature by January
The Lambda Legal and ACLU suits coincide with the first anniversary of the state’s civil unions law
A growing list of elected officials and celebrities have followed President Obama’s lead and endorsed marriage equality since last week
