Obama urging state lawmakers to legalize gay marriage in Illinois: Sun-Times exclusive

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

"While the president does not weigh in on every measure being considered by state legislatures, he believes in treating everyone fairly and equally, with dignity and respect," White House spokesman Shin Inouye told the Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday.

Since he's been silent about Illinois' recent 67% state income tax increase: we can only assume Barack Obama approves because he apparently has views on Illinois politics.