Gay Marriage to Become Legal in Illnois

Gay marriage is set to become legal in Illinois.

According to the Washington Post, Governor Pat Quinn says he will sign the bill into law by the end of the month.

President of the National Organization for Marriage, Brinn Brown, opposes the bill.

He says it will mean harassment for those who hold traditional marriage views. 

Illinois is the 15th American state to pass same-sex marriage laws.

The move has already been endoresed by the U.S. President Barack Obama.

 

STORY BY MARILLA STEUTER-MARTIN