AdvertisementIllinois, Catholic Agencies At Odds Over Gay AdoptionsJuly 05, 2011Cheryl CorleyfacebookEmailNancy Matthews (left) and Lisa Frohman (right) traveled out of state to adopt their son, Eli. They say the new Illinois civil union law will make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who don't want to hide their sexuality as they try to adopt. (NPR)