Gay marriage in chicago

Illinois banned same-sex marriage in , but eventually allowed civil unions for same-sex couples in It became the 16th state in the nation to legalize gay marriage in November , paving the way for marriage equality to take effect June 1, — more than a year before the decision that legalized same sex unions nationwide.

Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Illinois since a law signed by Governor Pat Quinn on November 20, took effect on June 1, Same-sex marriage legislation was introduced in successive sessions of the Illinois General Assembly from to