Illinois Civil Unions Go Live

Civil unions in Illinois went into effect today and there was a ceremony in downtown Chicago with Gov. Quinn and Rahm Emanuel to celebrate.

I’ve included some videos, news and photo links. I’ll update as more media comes forward.

Gov. Quinn speaks at the high-profile civil union ceremony at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago.

First couple at the Marriage Court

 Read more on Chicago Breaking News

Kat Fitzgerald took a bunch of photos of today’s ceremony- check it out and like her page!

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