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Gov. Quinn To Sign Marriage Equality Bill Into Law Nov. 20

By Chuck Sudo in News on Nov 8, 2013 2:30PM

Gov. Pat Quinn long said he would sign legislation legalizing same-sex marriage if it was passed by the Illinois Legislature. Now that that happened Quinn announced today he would do so in a Nov. 20 ceremony at UIC Forum at 3:30 p.m.

Quinn said in a statement announcing the ceremony, "I look forward to signing this landmark legislation on November 20 and celebrating a big step forward with the people of Illinois." If you want to be in the audience when Quinn signs Senate Bill 10 into law head to equality.illinois.gov and register now; the governor's office will follow up with further details.