http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/11/20/illinois-legalizesgaymarriage.html
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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex weddings starting this summer, making [Illinois] the 16th overall [. . . ] to legalize gay marriage.
When the law takes effect June 1, same-sex couples can begin applying for marriage licenses.