Radogno Weighs in on Pension Reform, Quinn's Budget Address
State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) said Quinn's budget plan would increase state spending as he advocates for cuts to local school districts' funding.
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Illinois Senate Approves Gay Marriage: How Lemont's Rep Voted
See how Lemont's state senator, other reps voted on the Illinois Senate's same-sex marriage bill.
The Illinois Senate approved legislation Thursday that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Senate voted 34-21. The bill provides "equal opportunity for the same federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples that are currently awarded to other couples," according to a release from Illinois Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. Here's how Lemont's state senator voted: See how each member of the Illinois Senate voted. The measure will now go to the Illinois House, where the fight to pass the bill is expected to be tougher, according to the Trib. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign the bill if it makes it to his desk. Click to see how other area senators voted. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are …
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Edward Andrysiak
10:49 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
I still think the real issue is what they call their union. Marriage is not a "working" description. I say they are entitled to live and enjoy life with all the bennies afforded to married people. Just call it something else! Not marriage and I think most of the argument goes away. Most agree with the rights issue but not with the use of the word marriage. more ›