Illinois GOP Chair Backs Marriage

Whoa!

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles is calling GOP lawmakers asking them to support a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage, he said today. Brady said he was making the calls as a citizen, outside of his official role with the Illinois Republican Party. "I think it's time for people to support this," Brady said.

A state Senate committee may begin debate on the bill tonight.

UPDATE: The marriage bill was "stalled due to a procedural process" tonight. It is expected to be heard tomorrow morning.