The Illinois Senate Wednesday voted to give same-sex couples the right to get civil unions, sending the legislation to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. Quinn, who has been an outspoken supporter of civil unions, is expected to sign the plan into law. Civil unions would give gay couples many of the same legal rights married couples have, with some exceptions. Partners are still unable to file joint tax…

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Senate approves civil unions; Quinn’s signature last hurdle