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Illinois Judge Reinstates Catholic Adoption Contracts | A judge has, at least for now, reinstated contracts between the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and Catholic Charities’ adoption and foster-care services. The state had ended the relationship because Catholic Charities’ refused to recognize Illinois’ new civil unions law for same-sex couples. A hearing has been set for August 17.

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