Politics Illinois Senate Returns to Springfield WTTW News | January 2, 2013, 6:31 pm The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield for the lame-duck session. We bring you the latest news. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Sun-Times article on Gay-marriage bill suffers procedural setback; not 'fatal blow,' Cullerton aide says Chicago Tribune article on Illinois Senate returns Wednesday to full agenda in final days of legislative session The State Journal-Register article on 'Modern Family' actor in Springfield Thursday to push for gay marriage Chicago Sun-Times article on Cardinal George, other religious leaders decry "serious danger" of gay marriage Daily Herald article on GOP chair urges support for same-sex marriage Contact your legislators Tags Senate Springfield Lame Duck Session Related Stories Illinois Lawmakers Hail Retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin at Joint Session in Capitol Democrats Vow to Fight $1 Billion Senate Security Proposal for White House Ballroom Republican Leaders in Congress Say They’ll Pursue a Path to Ending the Homeland Security Shutdown Trump Signs Executive Action to Pay TSA Employees After Congress Fails to Agree on DHS Funding Airport Disruptions Abound as Senators Chase Deal to End Homeland Security Budget Standoff Markwayne Mullin Makes His Case for DHS But Faces Senate Pushback Over His Temperament Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.