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Gay Marriage Begins Early in Cook County by Matt Simonette JASON COLLINS MAKES NBA HISTORY WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, PAGE 17 BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 FEB. 26, 2014 VOL 29, NO. 22 TIMESwww.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Gay marriage begins early in Cook County BY MATT SIMONETTE Forty-six LGBT couples rushed to Cook CHRISTINE IRVINE County Clerk David Orr’s office Feb. 21 AFFECTED BY to get the first marriage licenses after a federal judge ruled earlier that day that LOYOLA’S BAN same-sex couples would not have to wait ON SAMe-sex until June 1 to be married. WEDDINGS Judge Sharon Coleman’s ruling said the state’s ban on gay marriages is uncon- page 5 stitutional, and that marriages for gay couples can begin immediately. Same- sex couples who had already been legally married in other states would have those marriages recognized immediately, the clerk’s office said. The ruling applies only in Cook Coun- ty, where the initial lawsuits were filed. Residents of other Illinois counties would have to travel there to get their license and be married. The county clerk’s office was kept open an extra two hours Feb. 21 and was pre- pared for the ruling. Shortly before 1 p.m, the first same-sex couple of the day had obtained their license. Chicago- LGBTS PART OF ans Charles Gurion and David Wilk heard about the ruling on the news and decided IMMIGRATION Many same-sex couples showed up at Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office Fri., Feb. 21, to apply for their marriage to go get the license. FORUM IN licenses. Above are Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Below, Orr (right) poses with Alison Gross (left) “I only just heard about this and hour HISTORIC FIRST and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim. See photos of many more couples and a half ago, and convinced him an and even a ceremony, starting on page 8. hour ago,” Gurion said. pagE 4 Sara and Carolyn Kujawa were the first female couple to obtain their license, which was also the result of a spontane- ous decision; Sara learned of the ruling as she waited for Carolyn in their bank’s parking lot. They had a civil union al- ready but were excited about the ruling. Holding their 15-month-old son, Ronan, Sara said, “We’re a family, and we shouldn’t have to call it something dif- ferent.” Turn to page 9 CHICAGO FIRE’S LAUREN GERMAN REFLECTS ON HER LESBIAN CHARACTER pagE 19 Couple Charlie Gurion (left) and David Wilk were the first to apply for a marriage license. 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MSRP may not be the price at which the vehicle is sold in the trade area. Offers End 2/28/14. WINDY CITY TIMES this week in NEWS WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 26, 2014 LGBTs part of immigration forum Loyola bans same-sex weddings Group for LGBT entrepreneurs 4 ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS Cook County marriages start 5 Scottish Play Scott Get Covered Illinois 6 Theater reviews ay S I D 3 Gay in the Life: Trinidad-Alcaraz 8 Knight: The Oscars TO o VIEWS: Boyer; Rudolph Jason Collins makes NBA history 13 10 Dish: Devon; Pastries 14 11 Chicago Fire on LGBT issues 16 12 Billy Masters 17 Images on cover (left, from top): Photo Chicago hosting championship 18 of Jason Collins by Ross Forman; photo of 19 Christine Irvine by Derrick Clifton; photo of 21 OUTLINES 22 panelists Michael Jarecki and Keren Zwick by Classifieds Carrie Maxwell; photo of Lauren German by Calendar Gretchen Rachel Blickensderfer 18 20 JASON COLLINS MAKES NBA HISTORY WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, PAGE 17 BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 FEB. 26, 2014 VOL 29, NO. 22 TIMESwww.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Gay marriage begins early in Cook County PRIMARY ELECTION BY MATT SIMONETTE Forty-six LGBT couples rushed to Cook CHRISTINE IRVINE County Clerk David Orr’s office Feb. 21 to get the first marriage licenses after a AFFECTED BY federal judge ruled earlier that day that LOYOLA’S BAN same-sex couples would not have to wait ON SAME-SEX until June 1 to be married. WEDDINGS Judge Sharon Coleman’s ruling said the state’s ban on gay marriages is uncon- PAGE 5 stitutional, and that marriages for gay couples can begin immediDOWNLOADately. Same- THIS! sex couples who had already been legally married in other states would have those marriages recognized immediately, the clerk’s office said. The ruling applies only in Cook Coun- MARCH 18, 2014 ty, where the initial lawsuits were filed. Residents of other Illinois counties would IMPARTIAL have to travel there to get their license and be married. The county clerk’s office was kept open an extra two hours Feb. 21 and was pre- pared for the ruling. Shortly before 1 p.m, the first same-sex couple of the day had obtained their license. Chicago- ans Charles Gurion and David Wilk heard LGBTS PART OF • about the ruling on the news and decided IMMIGRATION Many same-sex couples showed up at Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office Fri., Feb. 21, to apply for their marriage to go get the license. FORUM IN licenses. Above are Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Below, Orr (right) poses with Alison Gross (left) “I only just heard about this and hour and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim. See photos of many more couples and a half ago, and convinced him an Go to www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com HISTORIC FIRST and even a ceremony, starting on page 8. hour ago,” Gurion said. PAGE 4 Sara and Carolyn Kujawa were the first female couple to obtain their license, which was also the result of a spontane- ous decision; Sara learned of the ruling as she waited for Carolyn in their bank’s parking lot. They had a civil union al- ready but were excited about the ruling. Holding their 15-month-old son, Ronan, Sara said, “We’re a family, and we shouldn’t have to call it something dif- ferent.” Turn to page 9 to download complete issues of Windy City Times and Nightspots. JAMES PATRICK CRAWLEY • DEMOCRAT FOR JUDGE • VEAL VACANCY CHICAGO FIRE’S LAUREN GERMAN REFLECTS ON HER LESBIAN CHARACTER PAGE 19 Couple Charlie Gurion (left) and David Wilk were the first to applyfor a marriage license. Photo by Matt Simonette. Then click on any ad and be taken directly to the advertiser’s Web site! • The only LGBT candidate running countywide. • Found “Recommended” by the Lesbian and Gay Bar online exclusives at Association of Chicago INDEPENDENT • (LAGBAC) www. • Received the highest judicial rating. possible from several WindyCityMediaGroup bar groups including the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. • James Crawley is, “hardworking ... has extensive practice experience... and is well regarded for his dedication to the law and his integrity. COOK’S COUNTY QUALIFIED .com [Source: Chicago Bar Association] County Barbeque offers tasty items such as BLT sliders and mac ‘n’ cheese (left). • Endorsed by Congressman Mike Quigley, State Representative Greg Harris, Photo by Andrew Davis State Representative Sara Feigenholtz, labor unions and ” Democratic ward organizations. • Has a demonstrated 30-year record supporting LGBT causes and people with HIV/AIDS. www.CrawleyForJudge.org IGGY POP Singer Iggy Azalea talked about Fort Lauderdale, Fla.’s, tourism Macklemore, Dolly Parton and her fans Gay researcher bureau brought (called “Azeleans”). Steve Cisneros- some warmth to Garcia is OUT The Windy City. conducting CHICAGO Photo by Andrew Davis research on same- FRANCO-AMERICAN sex couples. James Franco was at the Northwestern Photo from Cisneros- University School of Law to wax poetic. Garcia PARADISE FOUND THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Find out the latest about Kylie Minogue, Sir Ian McKellen and Benedict Cumberbatch. plus Get some ideas about exploring the DAILY BREAKING NEWS 50th state’s big island, Hawaii. Photo from Jeff Guaracino Chicago’swith LGBT Scott Duff Radio night nightspots spots #1112 • February 19, 2014 WCPT 820AM | Sundays 11a-1p Streaming live at chicagosprogressivetalk.com GLOWING OFF AT BERLIN GLOW FRIENDS Chicago’s Progressive Talk Proud all week long Gettin’ their neon on at Berlin’s Neon Valentine’s.
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