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House-of-Blues-Victory-Party-closes-out-IML

  House of Blues Victory Party closes out IML

The winners, contestants, and spectators partied the night away after the IML contest at the Victory Party at The House of Blues on May 28. Photos by Joseph Stevens ...


 
Billy-Masters-Vegas-loves-Manilow-and-Marys-sues-Florida

  Billy Masters: 'Vegas loves Manilow' and Mary's sues Florida

"I always go back to Divine. Also I was always a big fan of Varla. There's such a wink and a poke." —Melissa McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the live-action film "The Little Mermaid", talks about ...


 
IML-visitors-are-off-to-the-leather-market

  IML visitors are off to (the leather) market

International Mr. Leather visitors shopped and took part in demonstrations at the event's famous (infamous?) Leather Market at the Congress Hotel over Memorial Day weekend. Several dozen vendors took part in the event; a portion of ...


 
Chef-Art-Smith-talks-upcoming-dinner-and-activism

  Chef Art Smith talks upcoming dinner and activism

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including more than 230,000 Illinoisans. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends serve as dementia caregivers, with more than 383,000 caregivers in Illinois. Unti ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Warhol-Sarah-Paulson-upcoming-books-Rufus-Wainwright-Elliot-Page

  SHOWBIZ Warhol, Sarah Paulson, upcoming books, Rufus Wainwright, Elliot Page

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled seven to two that the late artist Andy Warhol wasn't allowed to use a photographer's portrait of Prince for a series of pop-art images, per The Hollywood Reporter. Associate Justice Sonia ...


 
Joy-heals-Artist-Hannah-Sellerss-works-explore-gender-trauma-and-clothing

  Joy heals: Artist Hannah Sellers's works explore gender, trauma and clothing

Note: This article mentions sexual assault and trauma. Color Club Gallery, 4146 N. Elston Ave., was well-lit by the early evening sun May 18 as the audience gathered for Q & A event that was part ...


 
Illinois-Healthcare-Cultural-Competency-Coalition-applauds-passage-of-HB-2450

  Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition applauds passage of HB 2450

--From a press release

The Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition applauds passage by the Illinois General Assembly of legislation that will ensure cultural competency is part of continuing medical education for a range of healthcare providers in Illinois. "We are ...


 
Fire-FC-advances-to-Lamar-Cup-quarters-with-win

  Fire FC advances to Lamar Cup quarters with win

In the first-ever matchup between the two teams, Chicago Fire FC defeated Austin FC 2-0 in the round of 16 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 24. Defender Rafael Czichos and ...


 
Openly-gay-experimental-artist-filmmaker-Kenneth-Anger-dies-at-96

  Openly gay experimental artist/filmmaker Kenneth Anger dies at 96

Experimental filmmaker and artist Kenneth Anger has died at age 96. According to Variety, his gallery—Sprueth Magers, operated by Monika Spruth and Philomene Magers—confirmed the news on their website, writing ...


 
Target-removes-some-Pride-merchandise-after-receiving-threats

  Target removes some Pride merchandise after receiving threats

Ahead of Pride Month (June), Target is pulling some of its LGBTQ+ merchandise after facing "threats" and backlash from customers, Politico reported. Target's website features hundreds of items as part of its Pride Collection but will ...


 
Lambda-Legal-marks-50-years-with-Bon-Foster-Civil-Rights-Celebration-

  Lambda Legal marks 50 years with Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration

Lambda Legal marked its 50th anniversary with The Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration May 19 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The event honored Windy City Times Owner and Co-Founder Tracy Baim. The celebration was named ...


 
NATIONAL-DHS-violence-report-queer-Democratic-club-trans-influencer-dies-vigil-GLSEN-Awards

  NATIONAL DHS violence report, queer Democratic club, trans influencer dies, vigil, GLSEN Awards

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that threats of violence against the LGBTQ+ community are increasing—and intensifying, according to ABC News. "These issues include actions linked to drag-themed events ...


 
Abortion-news-North-Carolina-Montana-Nancy-Pelosi

  Abortion news: North Carolina, Montana, Nancy Pelosi

On May 16, North Carolina's GOP-led General Assembly moved to ban most abortions after 12 weeks, overriding a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The state House voted 72-48, along party lines, hours after the state ...


 
Archdiocese-of-Chicago-Loyola-offer-spring-retreat-for-LGBTQ-community-and-families

  Archdiocese of Chicago, Loyola offer spring retreat for LGBTQ+ community and families

--From a press release

The Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach of Chicago will partner with Loyola University Chicago's Institute of Pastoral Studies to host a four-part spring retreat for the LGBTQ+ community and their family members starting May 24, 2023. ...


 
Gigi-Gorgeous-Spills-The-T-Guide-at-Chicago-Humanities-Festival

  Gigi Gorgeous Spills The T Guide at Chicago Humanities Festival

Chicago Humanities Festival has created events that bring artists and audiences together for one-of-a-kind experiences in the Windy City for years—and 2023 will be no different. Programming slated for this year includes LGBTQ+ favorites such such ...


 
ATTRACTIONS-Lose-and-find-yourself-in-The-Exhibit-House

  ATTRACTIONS Lose (and find) yourself in The Exhibit House

Walking into Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave.) was an experience, for sure. After all, it's not what it used to be. Marshall Field's and its successor, Macy's, are gone—as well as scores of other ...


 
Warhol-exhibition-to-open-June-3-at-College-of-DuPage

  Warhol exhibition to open June 3 at College of DuPage

Following the success of 2021's "Frida Kahlo: Timeless," the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage will open an exhibition of the works of legendary artist/photographer Andy Warhol ...


 
Chicago-Opera-Theater-announces-new-General-Director-Lawrence-Edelson

  Chicago Opera Theater announces new General Director Lawrence Edelson

--From a press release

May 12, 2023 (Chicago) — After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson has been named the next ...


 
Lyric-Opera-of-Chicago-introduces-first-ever-Artist-in-Residence-program-with-soprano-Whitney-Morrison

  Lyric Opera of Chicago introduces first-ever Artist-in-Residence program with soprano Whitney Morrison

--From a press release

CHICAGO (5/11/23) — Anthony Freud, General Director, President & CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced the launch of a new Artist-in-Residence program. Developed by Lyric Unlimited, the company's learning ...


 
ART-on-THE-MARTs-summer-programs-include-Chicago-Black-Dance-Legacy-Project-Pride-celebration

  ART on THE MART's summer programs include Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, Pride celebration

--From a press release

CHICAGO, IL — ART on THE MART, an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, will introduce two new commissions this summer. Building Light, a new projection by Gensler, ...


 
PASSAGES-Real-estate-agent-and-former-DJ-Earl-Reid-Jr

  PASSAGES: Real estate agent and former DJ Earl Reid, Jr.

Real estate agent and former DJ Earl King Reid, Jr. died May 1 due to hypertension and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He was 67. Reid was born in 1956 in Chicago, where he lived his entire life. ...


 
Biden-Harris-2024-announces-campaign-national-advisory-board

  Biden-Harris 2024 announces campaign national advisory board

--From a Biden for President press release

Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign announced the formation of its National Advisory Board, which will be comprised of 50 leading voices in the Democratic Party who will take a leadership role in helping deliver President ...


 
South-Chicago-Dance-Theatre-to-debut-Memoirs-of-Jazz-on-June-10

  South Chicago Dance Theatre to debut 'Memoirs of Jazz' on June 10

--From a press release

(May 8, 2023) Through the 1960s and '70s, Jazz in the Alley on Chicago's South Side was a hotbed for jazz and a meeting place for some of the country's prominent musicians, visual artists, poets, activists, ...


 
Chicago-Fire-FC-parts-ways-with-head-coach-

  Chicago Fire FC parts ways with head coach

On May 8, the Chicago Fire FC announced that the club has parted ways with head coach Ezra Hendrickson. Frank Klopas will be head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season. Additionally, the Club has ...


 
Lambda-Legal-to-celebrate-50-years-with-Bon-Foster-Civil-Rights-Celebration-May-19

  Lambda Legal to celebrate 50 years with Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration May 19

--From a press release

Lambda Legal's Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration returns on Friday, May 19, 2023 at The Art Institute of Chicago. The event is named after Robert Bonvoulier "Bon" Foster, a Chicago attorney and civil rights leader who ...


 
ARC-Music-Festival-expands-artist-line-up-with-local-acts

  ARC Music Festival expands artist line-up with local acts

The organizers of the Sept. 1-3 house/techno event known as the ARC Music Festival—which will take place in Chicago's Union Park—has expanded its line-up of artists. ARC's phase-two lineup additions include Monnom Black label head an ...


 
LAMMY-Awards-announce-host-presenters-special-guests-for-June-9-event

  LAMMY Awards announce host, presenters, special guests for June 9 event

--From a press release

New York, NY, May 4, 2023 — Lambda Literary, the nation's premier LGBTQ literary arts organization, announced updates and additions, including host, special guests and more at the upcoming 35th Annual Lambda Literary Awards — aka ...


 
Artemis-Singers-presents-June-10-Better-Times-Will-Come-Pride-Concert-and-Dance

  Artemis Singers presents June 10 "Better Times Will Come" Pride Concert and Dance

--From a press release

CHICAGO─Artemis Singers, Chicago's lesbian feminist chorus, will present "Better Times Will Come" Pride Concert & Dance, Saturday, June 10, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. ...


 
Pansy-Division-marks-30th-anniversary-of-album-with-tour-that-hits-Chicago

  Pansy Division marks 30th anniversary of album with tour that hits Chicago

Pansy Division—one of the first openly LGBTQ+ rock bands—is marking the 30th anniversary of its debut album, Undressed, by performing at several spots across the country. "Pansy Division started in 1991 because we knew there were ...


 
Billy-Masters-Darren-Hayes-is-bummed-out

  Billy Masters: Darren Hayes is bummed out

"Don't fuck it up!" —Glenn Close's bit of advice over the Paramount+ series based on "Fatal Attraction". Darren Hayes has a nice bum. I hate to start in such a coarse way—not that I have firsthand ...


 
LGBTQ-Intergenerational-Dialogue-Project-hosts-first-art-exhibit-at-Center-on-Addison

  LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project hosts first art exhibit at Center on Addison

On April 28, the LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dialogue Project hosted on opening reception to kick off its first ever art exhibit, Iridescent Footprints: Stories and Glories of Our Lives, at Center on Addison. The exhibition features collaborative ...


 
VIEWPOINT-The-Panama-Papers-Rogue-capitalism-robs-your-wallet

  VIEWPOINT The Panama Papers: Rogue capitalism robs your wallet

On April 03, 2016, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists [ICIJ] started publishing almost 12 million files of leaked documents revealing the details of tax havens sheltering more than a ...


 
Rainbow-Railroad-seeks-to-resettle-50-LGBTQI-people-safely-in-the-USA-including-20-in-Chicago

  Rainbow Railroad seeks to resettle 50 LGBTQI+ people safely in the USA, including 20 in Chicago

Rainbow Railroad recently held an informational meeting at Center on Halsted to announce its partnership with U.S. State Department administered Welcome Corps sponsorship program. The organization has chosen the Chicago ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Lily-Tomlin-Daniel-Craig-Lizzo-Noahs-Arc-Maurice-Jamal-Heartstopper

  SHOWBIZ Lily Tomlin, Daniel Craig, Lizzo, 'Noah's Arc,' Maurice Jamal, 'Heartstopper'

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The Peabody Awards announced that Lily Tomlin and Issa Rae will receive honorary awards at the June 11 ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles for the first time in Peabody's 83-year history, per the Hollywood ...


 
Contrary-to-California-law-many-parole-hearings-for-trans-nonbinary-people-include-misgendering

  Contrary to California law, many parole hearings for trans, nonbinary people include misgendering

--From a press release

A new study of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) parole hearings by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law and the Social Justice Legal Foundation finds 43% of parole hearings for transgender and nonbinary people ...


 
Biden-administration-files-lawsuit-challenging-Tennessees-ban-on-trans-youth-care-HRC-responds

  Biden administration files lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on trans youth care, HRC responds

--From an HRC press release

WASHINGTON- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, applauded the Department of Justice's filing of a federal lawsuit ...


 
MUSIC-Sawyer-Fredericks-talks-The-Voice-artistic-freedom-coming-out-as-bi

  MUSIC Sawyer Fredericks talks 'The Voice,' artistic freedom, coming out as bi

Life has been a whirlwind for Sawyer Fredericks, who won season eight of the NBC show The Voice at age 16 several years ago. Since that triumph, Fredericks (who explores various aspects of folk music in ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-nominations-extended-participation-in-Chicagos-LGBT-Pride-Parade-announced

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame nominations extended, participation in Chicago's LGBT Pride Parade announced

--From a press release

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame announced today, that it will once again be one of the leading floats in Chicago's LGBT Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25. McKinsey & Company will sponsor the Pride float. ...


 
OBAMA-OLOGY-coming-to-Fleetwood-Jourdain-Theatre-in-June

  OBAMA-OLOGY coming to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in June

--From a press release

Evanston, IL — Tim Rhoze, Artistic Director of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, has announced the cast for the company's season-opening Chicago premiere of OBAMA-OLOGY by Aurin Squire. The play is about a young gay African American college graduate ...


 
White-House-proclaims-70th-anniversary-of-the-Lavender-Scare

  White House proclaims 70th anniversary of the 'Lavender Scare'

On April 25, the White House issued a proclamation noting April 27 as the 70th anniversary of the Lavender Scare, which negatively—and extensively—impacted the LGBTQ+ community. In 1950, the U.S. State Department fired 91 employees because ...


 
PASSAGES-Retired-Chicago-Fire-Department-district-chief-paramedic-Pat-Ciara

  PASSAGES: Retired Chicago Fire Department district chief, paramedic Pat Ciara

Retired Chicago Fire Department (CFD) district chief, paramedic and at one time the highest ranking out lesbian in the history of the CFD, Pat Ciara died April 19 of lung cancer in Lake Worth, Florida. She ...


 
Singer-actor-LGBTQ-ally-Harry-Belafonte-dies-at-96

  Singer/actor/LGBTQ+ ally Harry Belafonte dies at 96

Actor/singer/civil-rights icon Harry Belafonte died at age 96 of congestive heart failure, according to Yahoo! Among the most honored performers of his era, Belafonte won two Grammy Awards (and the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award in ...


 
City-of-Chicago-names-inaugural-Chicago-Poet-Laureate-avery-r-young

  City of Chicago names inaugural Chicago Poet Laureate avery r. young

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, proudly named avery r. young as the inaugural ...


 
Gerber-Hart-Library-and-Archives-holds-Spring-Soiree-benefit-event-at-Sidetrack

  Gerber/Hart Library and Archives holds Spring Soiree benefit event at Sidetrack

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives (Gerber/Hart) hosted "This Library is QUEER! The Gerber/ Hart Spring Soiree" benefit April 20 at Sidetrack. A large collection of the history and culture of Chicago and the Midwest's LGBTQIA communities is ...


 
LA-LGBT-Centers-gala-raises-1M-Leslie-Jordan-among-those-honored

  LA LGBT Center's gala raises $1M+; Leslie Jordan among those honored

On April 22, the Los Angeles LGBT Center raised more than $1 million to support its lifeline services and advocacy benefiting the LGBTQ+ community ...


 
Joseph-Kraft-Gay-Chicago-artist-talks-activism-stereotypes-love-of-art

  Joseph Kraft: Gay Chicago artist talks activism, stereotypes, love of art

Joseph Kraft has been an artist practically all his life. The Illinois native and Ukrainian Village resident's love of art has taken him to many places. His latest big move was more professional than geographical, as ...


 
Report-reveals-abuses-against-LGBTQ-transgender-community-people-living-with-HIV-in-the-criminal-legal-system

  Report reveals abuses against LGBTQ+, transgender community, people living with HIV in the criminal legal system

--From a press release

(NEW YORK, NY — April 20, 2023) Today, Lambda Legal, in partnership with Black and Pink National, released Protected and Served? 2022 [ https://www.protectedandserved.org/2022-report ] , a report that reveals ...


 
EXPO-Chicago-wraps-up-10th-anniversary-edition

  EXPO Chicago wraps up 10th-anniversary edition

EXPO Chicago: The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art concluded its 10th anniversary edition on April 16. Approximately 32,000 visitors viewed and/or purchased works by more than 80 curators ...


 
Lambda-Legal-Proposed-national-transgender-youth-sports-ban-ignorant-and-despicable

  Lambda Legal: Proposed national transgender youth sports ban 'ignorant and despicable'

(Washington, DC, April 19, 2023) — Today the U.S. House of Representatives considered HR 734, the Orwellian-titled Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, that would ban trans girls and women from participating in school ...


 
Steppenwolf-premieres-a-queer-work-of-art-with-Last-Night-and-the-Night-Before

  Steppenwolf premieres a queer work of art with Last Night and the Night Before

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is premiering a new production called Last Night and the Night Before, with plenty of queer representation both behind the scenes and onstage. The story centers around a relationship between two sisters with ...


 
Queer-Arts-Illuminations-Grant-to-recognize-Black-trans-visual-artists

  Queer Art's Illuminations Grant to recognize Black trans visual artists

--From www.queer-art.org

The Queer|Art Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists sheds light on the under-recognized contributions of Black trans women visual artists and provides critical support to their continuing work. The application period is open for ...


 
Arts-Alliance-Illinois-encourages-creatives-to-apply-for-50M-in-grants-for-pandemic-losses

  Arts Alliance Illinois encourages creatives to apply for $50M in grants for pandemic losses

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Arts Alliance Illinois is encouraging creatives across the state to apply for the B2B Arts (Illinois Creative Recovery) Grant, a historic $50 million in grant money being distributed by the Illinois Department of Commerce ...


 
City-of-Chicago-DCASE-announce-2023-Millennium-Park-Summer-Season

  City of Chicago, DCASE announce 2023 Millennium Park Summer Season

--From a press release

City of Chicago and DCASE Announce 2023 Millennium Park Summer Season April 13, 2023 Free Concerts, Films, Workouts and More at the Midwest's #1 Attraction DCASE Communications dcase@cityofchicago.org Download Photos ...


 
Artemis-Singers-to-present-Better-Times-Will-Come

  Artemis Singers to present 'Better Times Will Come'

--From a press release

Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Artemis Singers' next concert, Better Times Will Come, a celebration of hopefulness after this long global slog of fear and separation. Enjoy an uplifting experience highlighting opportunities to create a ...


 
Belting-for-Life-returns-in-May-with-new-partnership-with-AIDS-Foundation-Chicago

  'Belting for Life' returns in May with new partnership with AIDS Foundation Chicago

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 8th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on Monday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-announce-grants-to-inspire-artists-of-color

  The Jeff Awards announce grants to inspire artists of color

--From a press release

CHICAGO—As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color ...


 
Local-artists-bring-new-works-to-Center-on-Halsted

  Local artists bring new works to Center on Halsted

As part of its omnibus art gallery showing, Center on Halsted presented an opening reception for works by artists Jim McNamee and Rossa Crean. The showing took place on April 7 on the Center's second and ...


 
Photo-exhibit-about-80s-Black-gay-Chicago-to-run-at-Wrightwood-659

  Photo exhibit about '80s Black gay Chicago to run at Wrightwood 659

The exhibit "Patric McCoy: Take My Picture"—about 1980s Black gay Chicago—will run April 14-July 15 at Wrightwood 659, 659 W. Wrightwood Ave. "Take My Picture" features a selection of approximately 50 black-and-white and color photographs from ...


 
Chicago-chosen-to-host-the-2024-Democratic-National-Convention

  Chicago chosen to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention

--From a press release

CHICAGO—The Democratic National Committee today announced the selection of Chicago as the official site of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The event, which will serve as the party's nominating convention for President Joe Biden and Vice ...


 
Art-event-EXPO-Chicago-taking-place-April-13-16

  Art event EXPO Chicago taking place April 13-16

The 10th-anniversary edition of EXPO Chicago—an international contemporary and modern art exhibition—will take place at Navy Pier and throughout Chicago on April 13-16. The fair's core programs include IN/SITU and ...


 
Christopher-Rudds-ballet-Touche-explores-dynamics-of-gay-love

  Christopher Rudd's ballet Touche explores dynamics of gay love

Jamaican-born dance creator Christopher Rudd premieres his powerful choreography for Chicago audiences at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, on April 14, 2023. The all-male partnering piece titled Touche is part of the ...


 
NATIONAL-Immigrant-update-Black-LGBTQ-officials-notable-passings-trans-roundtable

  NATIONAL Immigrant update, Black LGBTQ+ officials, notable passings, trans roundtable

The Biden administration will allow immigrants seeking benefits to mark their gender identity without needing their documentation to match, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Hill reported. ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Trans-musicians-NHL-Queen-Charlotte-Jinkx-Monsoon-Anderson-Cooper

  SHOWBIZ Trans musicians, NHL, 'Queen Charlotte,' Jinkx Monsoon, Anderson Cooper

The Face published an article about five trans musicians who should be on people's playlists. British queer nightlife legend Mya Mehmi said that those musicians include New York's Ms Boogie, London-based Harve, Arca, Ms. Carrie Stacks ...


 
Chicago-Academy-for-the-Arts-meets-million-dollar-challenge-with-gala

  Chicago Academy for the Arts meets million-dollar challenge with gala

The Chicago Academy for the Arts held its "Inspire: Red Carpet Gala" on April 1 at Chicago's Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. The event, according to an email from school head Jason Patera, raised more than $400,000 ...


 
CPDs-internal-affairs-department-looks-into-like-of-anti-trans-tweet

  CPD's internal affairs department looks into 'like' of anti-trans tweet

Internal affairs investigators are looking into a report that the official Twitter account for the Chicago Police Department (CPD) liked an anti-trans post by county-music singer Travis Tritt, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. A photo on ...


 
US-Supreme-Court-allows-W-Va-trans-girl-to-participate-in-sports

  U.S. Supreme Court allows W. Va. trans girl to participate in sports

On April 6, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped West Virginia from enforcing a sports ban against a transgender girl, NBC News reported. As a result, a 2021 law called the Save Women's Sports Act cannot be ...


 
Lambda-Legal-replies-to-Biden-administration-proposed-Title-IX-rule

  Lambda Legal replies to Biden administration proposed Title IX rule

--From a press release

(Washington, DC, April 6, 2023) — Today the U.S. Department of Education released a proposed Title IX rule concerning participation by transgender youth in school sports programs. Lambda Legal Senior Attorney and Director of Lambda Legal' ...


 
Bidens-Title-IX-proposal-would-limit-bans-on-trans-athletes

  Biden's Title IX proposal would limit bans on trans athletes

On April 6, the U.S. Education Department announced a proposed change to Title IX, which prohibits gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs, NPR reported. The proposal would stop schools ...


 
Center-on-Halsted-recruiting-for-full-time-bilingual-health-educator-positions

  Center on Halsted recruiting for full time bilingual health educator positions

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Center on Halsted is currently recruiting for three open positions in our HIV department. We are looking for Bilingual Health Educators. This is a full-time, on-site position with complete benefits package. The duties for ...


 
Record-number-of-LGBTQ-elected-officials-now-serve-in-the-US

  Record number of LGBTQ+ elected officials now serve in the U.S.

--From a press release

Washington, DC — LGBTQ+ Victory Institute released "Leading Out Loud: Growing LGBTQ+ Political Representation," a new report tracking increases in LGBTQ+ representation in government over the past five years. The release of the report is part ...


 
Andy-Cohen-drag-queens-Hillary-Clinton-Stacey-Abrams-part-of-Chicago-Humanities-Festival-

  Andy Cohen, drag queens, Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams part of Chicago Humanities Festival

The spring schedule for the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is out—and there are several LGBTQ+ guests who will be featured. —Bisexual actress/author Mara Wilson (who played the title character in ...


 
C2E2-busts-down-brand-new-barriers-at-McCormick-Place

  C2E2 busts down brand new barriers at McCormick Place

The largest convention center in North America may need to expand the layout for C2E2 next year. McCormick Place South continues to be the home of the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and in 2023 ...


 
SAVOR-The-Albert-stuns-with-Calabrian-inspired-cuisine-Dolci-Amori

  SAVOR The Albert stuns with Calabrian-inspired cuisine; Dolci Amori

The Hotel EMC2, in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, certainly stands out in a city that's started with places to stay. Elements of arts and science are present throughout the hotel, from the room to the lobby to ...


 
Illinois-attorney-general-joins-others-in-calling-for-an-end-to-anti-LGBTQ-blood-donation-policy

  Illinois attorney general joins others in calling for an end to anti-LGBTQ+ blood-donation policy

--From a press release

Chicago — Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, issued a letter to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) today in support of a proposal that would end an outdated blood ...


 
Knudsen-looks-ahead-to-April-4-runoff-election

  Knudsen looks ahead to April 4 runoff election

The following is part of Windy City Times' coverage of openly LGBTQ+ candidates in the 2023 municipal election. Ald. Timmy Knudsen narrowly came in first in the Feb. 28 general election, and is facing Brian Comer ...


 




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Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times,
The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
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