| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/02/lesbian-couple-makes-history-as-cook-countys-first-marriage-of-2026/ |
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Elizabeth Branske rescheduled her first date with her now-wife, Melissa Nunez,
three times before they met up at Emporium Arcade Bar in Logan Square two years
ago.
The wait ended up being worth it, though, Branske said. It was the most fun
she’d ever had on a first date. Nunez wasn’t intimidated by...