There has been a significant increase in support in Illinois for legalizing gay marriage, according to a series of polls by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University. …
The most recent Simon Poll, conducted Feb. 28 to March 10, shows 54.9 percent of registered Illinois voters in support of marriage equality; 20.0 percent favoring civil unions; 18.4 percent opposed to both, and 6.7 percent unsure. …
Opposition to gay marriage has faded across the board in the state, including among Republicans, conservatives and evangelicals. CONT. (pdf)
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute