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Illinois
November 15, 2011
by MARIANNE MEDLIN (CNA/EWTN NEWS)
'The decision not to pursue further appeals was reached with great reluctance, but was necessitated by the fact that the state of Illinois has made it financially impossible for our agencies to continue to provide these services,' said Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville and Bishop R. Daniel Conlon of Joliet.
September 27, 2011
by MARIANNE MEDLIN (CNA/EWTN NEWS)
A local judge refused to change his ruling that the state has the right to stop referring children to charities in four dioceses.
August 26, 2011
by TITO EDWARDS
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July 27, 2011
by CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY
Fourth Catholic Charities agency joins lawsuit against Illinois.
July 20, 2011
by KATHERINE VEIK and BENJAMIN MANN (EWTN NEWS/CNA)
Next step: A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 17.
July 13, 2011
by BENJAMIN MANN (EWTN NEWS/CNA)
Department of Children and Family Services was wrong for issuing termination letter, ruling stated. Hearing will take place next month.
July 12, 2011
by BENJAMIN MANN (CNA/EWTN NEWS)
Department of Children and Family Services’ decision to end partnership with three local dioceses in wake of civil-unions law prompts challenge.
June 7, 2011
by CNA/EWTN NEWS
Dioceses of Joliet and Peoria have stopped processing applications for new foster or adoptive parents.
June 1, 2011
by BENJAMIN MANN (EWTN NEWS)
State’s new civil-union bill prompted the decision.
May 28, 2011
by TITO EDWARDS
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May 12, 2011
by MATTHEW A. RAREY
Civil union law threatens Catholic Charities involvement in adoptions. Boston redux?
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