No. As of this writing, Illinois law prohibits a marriage between two people of the same sex and does not recognize a same-sex marriage performed in a state where it is legal, for example, Massachusetts.
The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act states that “a marriage between 2 individuals of the same sex” is [...]
No. As of this writing, Illinois law does not allow two people of the same sex to marry. Even if that same-sex couple travels to and marries in a state or country that allows same-sex marriage, their marriage will not be legally recognized in Illinois.
Although the state of Illinois prohibits same-sex marriage, [...]
A marriage license is a powerful thing. It automatically gives each marriage partner and their children specific legal protections and benefits.
The U.S. General Accounting Office has identified at least 1,138 federal benefits, rights and privileges that are available only to couples with traditional marriages. In addition, the laws of most states give certain rights and [...]