Friday, May 24 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:36:28 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Friday, May 24 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:08:34 GMT
Six people, including three children, are injured after a school bus and car collided in St. Louis.
Six people, including three children, are injured after a school bus and car collided in St. Louis.
CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) -
Supporters are saying Illinois is ready more than ever to become the next state to allow same-sex marriage.
With Democratic majorities in Springfield, the 16-year-old law banning same-sex marriage might be on its way out the door.
Melissa Calvert works as a Graduate Assistant at the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer Resource Center on Southern Illinois' University's Campus.
She is in a same-sex relationship.
But having a marriage certificate would mean so much more for her and her partner, Stacy.
Since the Civil Unions bill passed in 2010, Illinois has seen more than 4,000 civil unions in almost every county, including Stacy and Melissa who were married in Iowa back in 2010.
But not everyone is on board with the change.
Many state representatives say if they didn't support civil unions, they have no plans to support same-sex marriage.
But gay rights are not strict party-line issues; a Democratic majority doesn't mean the bill will pass.
After speaking with a few state representatives, including Representative John Bradley and Representative Mike Bost, both are against the idea and believe a marriage is between a man and a woman.
The earliest anything could happen is during the veto session starting next week or supporters could wait until after the new session starting January 9.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. They
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:40:11 GMT
(CNN) – Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate. The employees have to take furlough days thanks to the forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1. The
Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:59:20 GMT
(CNN) – Brad Pitt has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood the last two decades. But the actor said recognizing other people's faces has always been a problem. In an Esquire interview,
In an Esquire interview, Brad Pitt said he was convinced he suffered from "face blindness."
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her...
Stacy and Melissa were married in Iowa back in 2010.
Melissa Calvert and her partner Stacy advocate for gay rights.
Since the Civil Unions bill passed in 2010, Illinois has seen more than 4,000 civil unions in almost every county.
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