A historic vote on same-sex marriage in Illinois could be just weeks away. Supporters of marriage equality have been counting up the votes… and now plan to call the bill for a vote in the lame duck legislative session in early January.
The bill’s chief sponsors say they believe they can win passage when lawmakers return to Springfield… and hope to capitalize on recent state and national polls showing support for same-sex marriage at an all-time high.
The exact language of the bill is still being developed, but sponsors promise it will include an exemption to allow churches to refuse to conduct marriages for gay couples
