The McHenry County Clerk’s Office informs us that there were twelve conversions from civil unions and thirteen new same sex-marriages during the first week in which they were legal. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Same-Sex Marriage
As of 9:40, McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz reports, “We have had 4 conversions from civil unions to marriages and 2 new marriage licenses.” … Continue reading
When I heard the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan was giving the OK to counties other than Cook to being issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, I asked McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schutz what she was going to do. Here … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Veto Session concluded on November 7th, and lawmakers who were prepared for a long day at the Capitol that day were surprised when Speaker Madigan abruptly adjourned Veto Session in the mid-morning. While … Continue reading
Today in the Northwest Herald, a couple thanks State Rep. Jack Franks for voting for same-sex marriage. On top of the front page photo story about his voting for gay marriage, it’s pretty certain that most voters know what hew … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Senate Week in Review: Nov 4-8, 2013 The General Assembly concluded its annual fall veto session with no resolution to the state’s ongoing public pension challenges, leaving many lawmakers disappointed. But, behind … Continue reading
A press release from Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry (Tree of Life): Growing Support Spurs Marriage Equality Vigil in Woodstock McHenry—Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry (Tree of Life), Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and … Continue reading
Being State Representative must not be rewarding enough for Marengo Democrat Jack Franks. Four years ago at the end of June he convinced family and friends to transfer about a half a million to his campaign fund. That got him … Continue reading
A press release from Tree of Life–A Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry County: Marriage Equality Supporters Plan Friday Roadside Vigil McHenry—With marriage equality legislation temporarily hung up in the Illinois House of Representatives, local advocates plan to show their commitment … Continue reading
Got this email from an opponent of same-sex marriage: “Rep. Jack Franks will be at the Johnsburg Business and Craft Expo at Johnsburg High School tomorrow (Saturday, March 16). “The Expo will be taking place from 10 a.m. – 3 … Continue reading
Patriots United’s Joe Edwards traveled to Marengo Saturday morning to talk to Jack Franks at Wisted’s Supermarket. Here is his report: “Many thanks to Eileen Vogel, Julia Crenshaw, Nancy Cole and Joyce Story for getting the word out on Jack … Continue reading
Looks like a friend of Jack Franks has a correction. He/she apparently got the phone call and says, “This entire post is a blatant fabrication and a lie. I received the poll too, and it clearly indicated it was from … Continue reading
Here’s the reply that State Rep. Mike Tryon sent to an opponent of gay marriage this week: “Thank you for taking the time to contact my office with your concerns for Senate Bill 10. “As you know, the bill was … Continue reading
A column by former Congressman Joe Walsh: What a Bunch of Media Hypocrites! Over six weeks ago, I asked Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady to step down after his public comments on same-sex marriage. My request had nothing to … Continue reading
John O’Neill, a leader in the Saturday demonstration against State Rep. Jack Franks’ co-sponsorship of a bill that would statutorily codify the legalize abortion in Illinois during the last trimester of pregnancy, sends the following information about the rally against … Continue reading
Want to see some of the lobbying efforts in Springfield last week? If so, this video shows some of what happened including statements by State Rep. Mike Tryon and Tim Schmitz. … Continue reading
It’s not news that State Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Barrington Hills) has a liberal social agenda. So, it was not a surprise when a mailing from the Illinois Family Institute, an organization that has a conservative social agenda, should find one … Continue reading
Elise Bouc, a Republican precinct committeeman from Lake County, read McHenry County State Senator Pam Althoff’s reply to an Equal Rights Amendment opponent and offers these rebuttals to the McHenry legislator’s views. If you have not read Senator Althoff’s reply … Continue reading
Elise Bouc, a Republican precinct committeeman from Lake County, read McHenry County State Senator Pam Althoff’s reply to an Equal Rights Amendment opponent and offers these rebuttals to the McHenry legislator’s views. If you have not read Senator Althoff’s reply … Continue reading