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It Was a Good Year for Civil Unions in Illinois

By Gary Pitts

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Springfield, IL – For gay and lesbian couples living in Illinois, this year will no doubt be remembered as a good year. Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation earlier this year legalizing civil unions. On June 1st, Illinois became the 14th US State to recognize civil unions. Gary Pitts looks into how things are going so far.