Same-sex marriage to begin in Cook County immediately, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Friday that same-sex couples do not have to wait until the previously approved June 1 date to marry.

Charlie & David- the first #LGBT couple to request a marriage license in Cook County, Illinois after Federal Judge rules same sex marriages can start today, not in June.
#gay #glbt #equality #loveislove #lesbian #marriage4all #marriageequality #equalrights #gaypride #gayrights #il4m #pride #chicago #cookcounty

by Halsted Vodka via Instagram edited by RedEye Chicago 2/21/2014 7:00:52 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Marriage License today, Wedding tomorrow!
#illinois4marriage #equalityillinois #lambdalegal #aclu #glbt #gaypride #lgbt #gaychicago #chicago #il4m #illinois #equality #loveislove #marriage4all #marriageequality #love

by Halsted Vodka via Instagram 2/21/2014 7:14:42 PM
Couple 1st in line for gay marriage license bit.ly/1cytEn8

by AM 560 News via twitter 2/21/2014 7:17:55 PM
Meet the 1st same-sex couple to apply for a marriage license today in Cook County sun-tim.es/OjBEA5 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhBTjV5CIAATFKN.jpg - @Suntimes

by NewsBreaker via twitter 2/21/2014 7:18:15 PM
Hey! Getting married in Cook County? Gonna need $60 bucks. More FAQs about #marriageequality in #chicago here. bit.ly/1hCjt5A

by Mick via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:29 PM
Cook County +1 #marriageEquality chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/21/jud…

by Ian via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:39 PM
Elated to hear that the fine state of Illinois has embraced #MarriageEquality , sure hope this trend continues across states and countries.

by Adam Randles via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:41 PM
First license issued by Cook County Clerk David Orr. #lgbt #il4m #marriageequality instagram.com/p/ksK-iggTcu/

by Equality Illinois via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:43 PM
One of the four same-sex couples who have gotten their marriage licenses today in Cook County. #marriageequality http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhBaIZ7CQAA1n7l.jpg

by David Orr via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:50 PM
"Marriage equality begins today!!!" Congratulations, Illinois! bit.ly/MJ8aL1 #SameLove #MarriageEquality

by FaithinAmerica via twitter 2/21/2014 7:46:56 PM