Yahoo! News - Illinois House Passes Gay Rights Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House on Tuesday passed a bill that bans discrimination against gays and sent it to Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who has said he supports the measure.

If the Democratic governor signs it, Illinois will join 14 other states that bar discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The measure would add "sexual orientation" to the state law that protects people from bias based on race, religion and similar traits. It applies to discrimination in such areas as jobs and housing.

Based on election results and now this, I have to say that Illinois is one VERY COOL place.