When Shannon and Michele Fagiano convert their civil union into a marriage license Monday — the first business day that Illinois’ same-sex marriage law is in effect — little will change in ...

When Illinois legalized gay marriage earlier ... to get an expedited marriage license. The mood was cheerful and festive Wednesday; Ewert wore a leopard print shawl that belonged to Gray's mother ...

Q: How do you get a marriage license in Illinois? Do you have to be a resident? Are blood tests required? A: The most basic requirements for an Illinois marriage are three: It must be licensed ...

Equality Illinois, a gay-rights advocacy group ... of county clerks planning to give up their Sunday to process marriage-license applications. She said she didn’t know how many couples could ...

The Act previously prohibited out of state couples from obtaining and Illinois marriage license. The language before amendment stated, “no marriage shall be contracted in this State by a party ...

In Illinois, first cousins cannot legally marry ... This certification must be filed when applying for a marriage license. There are no laws prohibiting marriage between second cousins or cousins ...