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Windy City Times 2019-03-27
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wct 2019-03-27

Reports: Prosecutors drop Smollett charges

Cook County prosecutors all dropped the 16 counts of disorderly conduct facing Empire actor Jussie Smollett, according to multiple sources. Smollett maintains that he was the victim of a brutal attack in Streeterville the early morning ...
wct 2019-03-27

New Landmark Survey of 50 States Finds Broad Support for LGBT Rights

WASHINGTON — A landmark national survey of over 40,000 Americans, including results for all 50 states, released today by PRRI finds approximately seven in 10 (69 percent) Americans support nondiscrimination ...
wct 2019-03-27

HRC Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Mayor of Chicago

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization — announced its endorsement of Lori Lightfoot for ...
Alderman Deb Mell endorses Lori Lightfoot in mayoral race

Alderman Deb Mell endorses Lori Lightfoot in mayoral race

CHICAGO - Chicago City Alderman Deb Mell has announced her endorsement of Lori Lightfoot to become Chicago's next mayor. "Lori will bring a unique perspective to the role of Mayor, and I am excited for this ...
ELECTIONS 2019 Queer Black activists confront Lightfoot (UPDATE)

ELECTIONS 2019 Queer Black activists confront Lightfoot (UPDATE)

An organization called #StopLightfoot confronted/protested Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot at a March 23 event at the iconic Black LGBT nightspot Jeffery Pub, 7041 S. Jeffery Ave. Attendee and Equality ...

  News

Ava's Change 4 Youth presents checks to groups

Ava's Change 4 Youth presents checks to groups

On March 18, teen activist Ava Santos-Volpe presented the first donations from her project, Ava's Change4Youth. She presented $1,000 to the Broadway Youth Center and $800 to the Night Ministry. Ava's Change4Youth is an art mentorship ...
wct 2019-03-27

House passes bill requiring LGBT content in state-funded textbooks

By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois House, on March 13, passed a bill requiring public school textbooks purchased with certain state funds be nondiscriminatory and unbiased in their treatment of racial and ethnic minorities ...
wct 2019-03-27

Howard Brown holds latest annual meeting

Citywide health system Howard Brown/Howard Brown Health held its annual meeting the evening of Feb. 21 to pay tribute to its volunteers, staff, clients and community allies, and discuss service improvements the organization has made in ...
ELECTIONS 2019 Guide to the LGBTs

ELECTIONS 2019 Guide to the LGBTs

This year's mayoral/aldermanic elections featured a record number of openly LGBT candidates thorughout Illinois. From those races, several of those individuals are vying for various political offices in the April ...
ELECTIONS 2019 Lori Lightfoot on her runoff campaign

ELECTIONS 2019 Lori Lightfoot on her runoff campaign

Attorney Lori Lightfoot, who is openly lesbian, finished ahead of multiple contenders vying for the Chicago's mayor's post on Feb. 26. Since then, Lightfoot has been been locked in fierce opposition with Cook County Board President ...
ELECTIONS 2019
Toni Preckwinkle talks misconceptions, Lightfoot and experience

ELECTIONS 2019 Toni Preckwinkle talks misconceptions, Lightfoot and experience

Things have seemingly gotten more intense for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle since the Feb. 26 Chicago mayoral election that whittled 14 candidates down to two (including runoff opponent Lori Lightfoot) before the April 2 ...
ELECTIONS 2019, LGBT Chicagoans discuss mayoral candidates

ELECTIONS 2019, LGBT Chicagoans discuss mayoral candidates

Windy City Times recently asked a cross-section of LGBT voters who they plan on voting for, and why. Here is what some of them had to say: —Michael Bauer, activist and Lightfoot campaign chair: "Lori is ...
wct 2019-03-27

Elections 2019 printable chart

WCT - Windy City Times emailed questionnaires to every registered citywide and aldermanic candidate with whom we were able to make contact by email or phone; for others, we mailed paper copies to their address on ...
wct 2019-03-27

VIEWS May the best woman win

On April 2, Chicagoans will go the polls and, for the first time, elect a Black woman to be the 47th person to hold the office of mayor of Chicago. Whomever wins—Cook County Board President Toni ...
Women & Children First marks 40 years with 20 best-sellers

Women & Children First marks 40 years with 20 best-sellers

Turning the page, Women and Children First (W&CF)began its 40th anniversary programming with a panel discussion on March 24. People gathered into the store to see the panel, which featured W&CF co-founders Ann Christophersen and Linda ...
WORLD Thailand feat, U.S. ambassador, MP assaulted, 'Game of Thrones'

WORLD Thailand feat, U.S. ambassador, MP assaulted, 'Game of Thrones'

Thailand, on March 24, elected filmmaker Tanwarin Sukkhapisit as its first transgender member of the House of Representatives, Gay Star News noted. It was the first general election since a military coup in 2014. Sukkhapisit decided ...
NATIONAL Presidential candidates, Truth Awards, Chick-fil-A, hate crimes

NATIONAL Presidential candidates, Truth Awards, Chick-fil-A, hate crimes

Democratic presidential hopefuls will speak about their views and policy platforms regarding LGBTQ rights at a debate at UCLA on Oct. 10—the eve of National Coming Out Day, NBC News reported. UCLA's Luskin School of Public ...
ELECTIONS 2019 Deb Mell on runoff, 33rd Ward, mayoral endorsement

ELECTIONS 2019 Deb Mell on runoff, 33rd Ward, mayoral endorsement

Ald. Deb Mell (D-33rd Ward) is among those fighting for their political lives in the April 2 runoff elections in Chicago. Talking with Windy City Times, she discussed the upcoming election as well as transparency, her ...
wct 2019-03-27

HRC, Dustin Lance Black, Paris Barclay launch "Americans for the Equality Act" ad campaign

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced the launch of a star-studded Americans for the ...
wct 2019-03-27

Report finds that LGBT homeownership rates 16% below national average

Jupiter, Fla. (March 26, 2019) — The third annual LGBT Real Estate Report found that housing discrimination — and the fear of it — continues to have a profound impact on LGBT homeownership levels that are ...
wct 2019-03-27

Jussie Smollett Charges dropped, National Black Justice Coalition responds

WASHINGTON, DC— This morning, news broke that the charges against Jussie Smollett for allegedly orchestrating a hate crime have been dropped. In response to the news David Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition ...
wct 2019-03-27

AFC hosts 'Take My Hand' at summit

On March 15, ViiV Healthcare hosted a performance of "Take My Hand" as part of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's (AFC's) Women's Connection Summit. According to Cynthia Tucker, vice president of prevention and community partnerships at ...
wct 2019-03-27

Girls 4 Science brings women leaders out for STEM for Chicago girls April 30

CHICAGO (MARCH 20, 2019) — Girls 4 Science welcomes a new season with an evening supporting the budding young minds of future leaders in STEM. The nationally recognized non-profit organization, dedicated to exposing girls in Chicagoland ...
wct 2019-03-27

Chicago Pride Fest brings summer fun to Boystown, celebrates Stonewall 50

CHICAGO March 25, 2019—Chicago Pride Fest® brings the summer fun to Boystown for the nineteenth year on June 22-23. The annual festival, hosted by the Northalsted Business Alliance, celebrates pride, diversity and ...
ELECTIONS 2019 Lake View couple host Lightfoot event

ELECTIONS 2019 Lake View couple host Lightfoot event

In Chicago's Lake View neighborhood, Brad Lippitz and Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer recently hosted an event featuring lesbian mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot. Politico noted that many big names in the LGBTQA community were present, including Victory Fund ...
wct 2019-03-27

LETTER Backing Toni

Dear friend: As progressive activists who have worked for social change for decades, advancing women's and civil rights, early education, economic and workforce development, environmental quality and many other issues ...
PASSAGES Restaurant manager Chyna Sky Gonzalez dies

PASSAGES Restaurant manager Chyna Sky Gonzalez dies

Chyna Sky Gonzalez died by suicide March 9 after a long struggle with drug addiction. She was 32. Born in San Leandro, California, on Dec. 4, 1986, Gonzalez spent her childhood in the Bay Area and ...
wct 2019-03-27

Wrightwood 659 to showcase Stonewall Rebellion

Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood Ave., is hailing the Stonewall Rebellion—which spurred the modern-day LGBTQ-rights movement—with a major exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of that historic event. "About Face: Stonewall ...
GLAAD to honor Madonna May 4

GLAAD to honor Madonna May 4

GLAAD is set to honor the musical icon Madonna with the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, Deadline noted. "From the HIV crisis to international LGBTQ issues, she fearlessly ...
wct 2019-03-27

75th U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to Speak at LGBTQ Military Event

WASHINGTON — Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) — the nation's largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) military spouses and their families — announced that ...
wct 2019-03-27

Study find young adults with lesbian parents more likely to report same-sex attraction

In the latest findings from the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study, a new analysis finds that the 25-year-old children of lesbian parents are more likely than their peers to report same-sex attraction, sexual minority identity ...

  Entertainment

wct 2019-03-27

DRAG PROFILE Chamilla Foxx

NAME "I chose the last name Foxx after Megan Fox because she's absolutely stunning and I use two Xs because I'm EXTRA AF!" FIRST DRAG PERFORMANCE "GIIIIRRRRL, I started performing in drag 11 years ago! The
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THEATER REVIEW Herland

THEATER REVIEW Herland

Playwright: Grace McLeod At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.. Tickets: Redtwist.org 773-728-7529; $35-$40. Runs through: April 14 "When people ask us if we want to do something, it will be a real question! We ...
Billy Masters

Billy Masters

"'It didn't kill them' @BarbraStreisand did you really say that?!"—Dan Reed, director of Leaving Neverland, responding to Streisand's comments on the documentary. I look high and low for a quote to kick off each column. This ...
BOOKS Trans author talks 'layered identity' in new memoir

BOOKS Trans author talks 'layered identity' in new memoir

"I wanted to be two things when I grew up: a writer and a boy." Life has never been easy for Nate Cannon. Diagnosed with major depression and bipolar disorder at 12 years old, the trans author lost his "sense of ...
Ava Max Sings Into a Sweet Life

Ava Max Sings Into a Sweet Life

New pop star Ava Max is taking over the charts these days with her song "Sweet but Psycho." She's already compared to Lady Gaga with the single and video that is at the top of the charts in over a dozen ...
SPRING MOVIE PREVIEW Superheroes, festivals part of cinematic landscape

SPRING MOVIE PREVIEW Superheroes, festivals part of cinematic landscape

The box office is warming up for the big blockbusters expected this summer. Spring offers two months of fine flicks and film festivals where the LGBT community are well represented on the big screen—along with big ...
MUSIC Alan Menken talks music, storytelling, Howard Ashman

MUSIC Alan Menken talks music, storytelling, Howard Ashman

Legendary score composer Alan Menken—best known for his Oscar-winning work on classic Disney animated films including The Little Mermaid and Aladdin—will be in Chicago playing a retrospective show Saturday, March ...
THEATER REVIEW Bright Star

THEATER REVIEW Bright Star

Playwright: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell At: The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago. Tickets: www.bohotheatre.com. Runs through: May 5 There is a true story at the core of BoHo Theatre's new musical Bright Star. ...
NUNN ON ONE THEATER Stephen Flaherty translates 'Anastasia' to the stage

NUNN ON ONE THEATER Stephen Flaherty translates 'Anastasia' to the stage

Anastasia is a musical based on the 1997 animated film that adapted the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, who escapes the execution of her family and becomes an amnesiac orphan named Anya. The ...
wct 2019-03-27

Critics' Picks

Red Rex, Steep Theatre, through March 30. The sixth installment in Ike Holter's seven-part play cycle exploring the urban woes of Chicago's (fictional) 51st Ward doesn't spare the clueless artists whose invasions ...
THEATER REVIEW Hands on a Hardbody

THEATER REVIEW Hands on a Hardbody

Playwright: Doug Wright (book), Amanda Green (lyrics), Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green (music). At: Refuge Theatre Project at the Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Lawrence Ave. Tickets: $30; RefugeTheatre.com. Runs ...
TELEVISION Caity Lotz talks'Legends,' Lady Gaga and helping other women

TELEVISION Caity Lotz talks'Legends,' Lady Gaga and helping other women

On Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. CT, DC's Legends of Tomorrow will resume its fourth season on The CW, entertaining viewers with its colorful characters and unconventional adventures. (The show is a spinoff featuring characters ...
THEATER REVIEW Sweat

THEATER REVIEW Sweat

Playwright: Lynn Nottage At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: 312-443-3800; Goodmantheatre.org/Sweat; $20-$80. Runs through: April 14 Sometimes theater grabs you by the guts, sometimes it sucker-punches you. Sweat ...
MUSIC Ravinia CEO Welz Kauffman on upcoming season

MUSIC Ravinia CEO Welz Kauffman on upcoming season

Tony Bennett, Chicago, Queen Latifah and Common, Lionel Richie, Sting, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Pentatonix, Jennifer Hudson, Steely Dan, OneRepublic, Kesha, Bobby McFerrin, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Biige, Fred Hersch ...
SHOWBIZ Kristin Chenoweth, Lee Daniels, 'Tales of the City,' Janelle Monae

SHOWBIZ Kristin Chenoweth, Lee Daniels, 'Tales of the City,' Janelle Monae

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus announced that Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth will be honored with the Vanguard Award, and that Olympic figure-skating medalist Adam Rippon will receive the Trailblazer Award at the annual ...
wct 2019-03-27

Reports: Prosecutors drop Smollett charges

Cook County prosecutors all dropped the 16 counts of disorderly conduct facing Empire actor Jussie Smollett, according to multiple sources. Smollett maintains that he was the victim of a brutal attack in Streeterville the early morning ...
CONCERTS No Men and Absolutely Not; The Aces; Arkells; Christian French

CONCERTS No Men and Absolutely Not; The Aces; Arkells; Christian French

CWith the iron grip of 2019's polar vortex finally weakening, spring and sold out concerts made a strong comeback in the month of March. First was a double bill at The Empty Bottle on March 2 ...
Brandi Carlile show in Chicago June 29

Brandi Carlile show in Chicago June 29

Coinciding with Pride Month, Grammy-winning lesbian singer Brandi Carlile will perform at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Saturday, June 29. The special guest will be Lucius. Carlile has released seven albums, including The Story ...
Renee Fleming stars in multi Tony winning musical The Light in the Piazza

Renee Fleming stars in multi Tony winning musical The Light in the Piazza

CHICAGO (March 24, 2019)—John Berry CBE and Anthony Lilley OBE for Scenario Two are delighted to announce a new production of the acclaimed Broadway musical The Light in the Piazza starring four-time Grammy Award winner and ...
THEATER REVIEW For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf

THEATER REVIEW For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf

Playwright: Ntozake Shange At: Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets: 773-753-4472; CourtTheatre.org; $50-$74. Runs through: April 14 Ntozake Shange's death in October, at age 70, unleashed an outpouring of tributes from ...
THEATER REVIEW Herland

THEATER REVIEW Herland

Playwright: Grace McLeod At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: Redtwist.org 773-728-7529; $35-$40. Runs through: April 14<] "When people ask us if we want to do something, it will be a real question! We ...
Dance for Life Chicago announces 2019 lineup for Aug. 17 event

Dance for Life Chicago announces 2019 lineup for Aug. 17 event

Dance for Life Chicago announces a lineup of popular companies and artists returning to the stage Aug. 17 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago. Dance for Life, which mobilizes Chicago's dance ...

  Outlines

SAVOR The sweet life of Candyality founder Terese McDonald

SAVOR The sweet life of Candyality founder Terese McDonald

DISH Dining Guide

Talking with Candyality owner/founder Terese McDonald is a fascinating journey—not just about the world of sweets, but also about subjects such as politics and fashion. That's because McDonald's life has been involved in those areas, and ...
DINING Stefani dinner, sushi spot opens, Baconfest, drag event

DINING Stefani dinner, sushi spot opens, Baconfest, drag event

—Stefani Prime is hosting a special Italian wine-pairing dinner on Thursday, March 28, at 6755 N. Cicero Ave., Lincolnwood; arrival is at 6:30 p.m., and the dinner starts at 7 p.m. Stefani Prime is the latest ...
Restored Frederick C. Robie House house opens to public March 29

Restored Frederick C. Robie House house opens to public March 29

CHICAGO, IL (March 26, 2019) — The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust announced the reopening of the Frederick C. Robie House on March 29, concluding the final phase of a comprehensive restoration at a total cost of ...




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