Same-sex couples joined in ‘historic’ civil union ceremonies

Dan82 · Jun 2, 2011

http://www.suntimes.com/5732716-417/same-sex-couples-joined-in-historic-civil-union-ceremonies.html

A few minutes before saying “I do,” Shanelle Moffett and Tenisha Watkins of Maywood were reflecting on the perfect 60-degree morning that served as the backdrop for the historic commitment they were about to make — with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel as guests.

The women were among the 33 same-sex couples who gathered in Millennium Park Thursday for commitment ceremonies on the first day civil unions were allowed in Illinois.

“For me it means a lot — making this commitment. But I also feel like we’re part of history here — not a lot of states allow same sex marriages,” Moffett, 38, said as the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus sang nearby.

Several Cook County Circuit Court judges — and one minister — volunteered to preside over the individual ceremonies Thursday at the northwest corner of the park off Michigan Avenue. Wednesday was the first day the couples could get civil union licenses from the Cook County clerk’s office, but the law required a 24-hour wait before a service could take place...

http://www.suntimes.com/5732716-417/same-sex-couples-joined-in-historic-civil-union-ceremonies.html
Click to expand...

AtmaWeapon · Jun 2, 2011

Nice to see some good news is happening.

QueerButterfly · Jun 2, 2011

Re: Same-sex couples joined in ?historic? civil union ceremonies

alexi12 · Jun 3, 2011

Yeah Illinois! Next step would be same-sex marriage, but this is a good start.

Same-sex couples joined in ‘historic’ civil union ceremonies

Dan82
Full Member

AtmaWeapon
Full Member

QueerButterfly
Regular Member

alexi12 Guest

Same-sex couples joined in ‘historic’ civil union ceremonies

Thread Tools

Dan82 Full Member

AtmaWeapon Full Member

QueerButterfly Regular Member

alexi12 Guest

Dan82
Full Member

AtmaWeapon
Full Member

QueerButterfly
Regular Member