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- A $1.9-trillion coronavirus stimulus bill—the first major legislation of President Joe Biden's term—passed the U.S. House mostly along party lines ...  | | | COVID Vaccinations at United Center starting March 10 - On Feb. 26, the Biden administration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Lori E. ... | | | House passes Equality Act, LGBTQ Victory Institute demands Senate vote - --From a press release - Washington, DC — Today LGBTQ Victory Institute — the only national organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ elected officials — applauded ... | | | Advocates, legislators introduce bill to
decriminalize HIV in Illinois - --From a press release - SPRINGFIELD, IL - Legislation was introduced in Springfield this week to end criminal penalties against people living with HIV (PLWH), ... | | | Daniel Biss wins Evanston mayoral race
- Former Illinois state Sen. Daniel Biss, a Democrat, won the Evanston mayoral race on Feb. 23, media outlets reported. An ... | | | Mike Madigan now wants successor to step down
- Just two days after appointing Edward Guerra Kodatt as his successor, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has asked him ... | | | Madigan resigns as state Democratic chair
- On Feb. 22, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigned as chairman of the state Democratic Party—one day after ... | | | Gov. Pritzker signs legislation transforming Illinois criminal justice system - --From a press release - CHICAGO — Building on efforts to create a more equitable and safe criminal justice system, Governor JB Pritzker signed landmark ... |
| | U.S. House passes COVID stimulus bill
- A $1.9-trillion coronavirus stimulus bill—the first major legislation of President Joe Biden's term—passed the U.S. House mostly along party lines ... | | | Equality Act would provide federal civil rights protections to 13M LGBTs - --From a press release - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, federal legislation that would expressly prohibit discrimination based on sexual ... | | | National Restaurant Association Show cancelled
- Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show announced the cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show, which was ... | | | ELECTIONS Chicago alderman exploring secretary of state run - According to Politico Playbook, Chicago Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) is exploring the possibility of running for secretary of state. ... | | | Preservation Chicago unveils list of most endangered Chicago buildings - Preservation Chicago—which works with city officials, neighborhood residents, owners and stakeholders to prevent what is often viewed as the wholesale ... | | | Harris reveals legislative agenda for 2021 - --From a press release - With remote committee hearings starting next week, the Spring Session is now truly underway. I wanted to share my legislative ... | | | COVID Vaccinations at United Center starting March 10 - On Feb. 26, the Biden administration, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Lori E. ... | | | Mike Madigan picks second successor
- On Feb. 25, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar was sworn in as the new 22nd District state representative, media outlets reported. Guerrero-Cuellar is ... | | | COVID Ann Sather restaurant fined $2,000
- The Ann Sather restaurant at 909 W. Belmont Ave. has been fined $2,000 for violating the state's indoor dining ban ... | | | House passes Equality Act, LGBTQ Victory Institute demands Senate vote - --From a press release - Washington, DC — Today LGBTQ Victory Institute — the only national organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ elected officials — applauded ... | | | Vaccine eligibility opens to Illinoisans with serious medical conditions - --From a press release - CHICAGO — Building on efforts to equitably distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Health today ... | | | Dr. Rachel Levine confirmation hearing today, to be first trans Senate-confirmed appointee - --From a press release - Washington, DC — Today Dr. Rachel Levine will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ... | | | One-third of gay, bisexual men who take PrEP discontinue within three years
- --From a press release - Familiarity and favorable attitudes towards PrEP have increased over time, though use remains low A new study from the Williams ... | | | Victory Institute condemns Rand Paul attack on
Dr. Rachel Levine, trans youth - --From a press release - Washington, DC — Today LGBTQ Victory Institute condemned Senator Rand Paul's transphobic attack on Dr. Rachel Levine during her confirmation ... | | | Advocates, legislators introduce bill to
decriminalize HIV in Illinois - --From a press release - SPRINGFIELD, IL - Legislation was introduced in Springfield this week to end criminal penalties against people living with HIV (PLWH), ... | | | Newman, Taylor Greene clash over Equality Act - Illinois U.S. Rep. Marie Newman's push to pass the Equality Act—a law that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans—has put ... | | | Team USA defends women's soccer title with 6-0 win
- The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team won its fourth SheBelieves Cup on Feb. 24 after a commanding 6-0 victory over ... | | | LGBTs rise to 5.6% of U.S. population
- Gallup's latest update on lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender identification finds 5.6% of U.S. adults identifying as LGBT, according to ... | | | Three Illinoisans among Victory Fund's latest endorsed candidates
- On Feb. 24, LGBTQ Victory Fund—the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office—issued a press release ... | | | Daniel Biss wins Evanston mayoral race
- Former Illinois state Sen. Daniel Biss, a Democrat, won the Evanston mayoral race on Feb. 23, media outlets reported. An ... | | | Mike Madigan now wants successor to step down
- Just two days after appointing Edward Guerra Kodatt as his successor, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has asked him ... | | | 1.3 million adult immigrants in the US identify as LGBT
- --From a press release - LGBT immigrants are more often male and younger compared to all immigrants in the country An estimated 1,274,500 LGBT foreign-born ... | | | Madigan resigns as state Democratic chair
- On Feb. 22, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigned as chairman of the state Democratic Party—one day after ... | | | Gov. Pritzker signs legislation transforming Illinois criminal justice system - --From a press release - CHICAGO — Building on efforts to create a more equitable and safe criminal justice system, Governor JB Pritzker signed landmark ... | | | Chicago soccer team holding anthem contest
- The Chicago-based soccer club Edgewater Castle FC (ECFC) is holding a competition for Chicago musicians, artists and composers to write ... | | | Mike Madigan chooses successor
- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Feb. 21 he hasn't made a decision on how long he will continue ... | | | Pride and Less Prejudice to host panel on LGBTQ media representation March 20
- On Saturday, March 20, at 1 p.m. CT, Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP)—which provides free, age-appropriate, LGBTQ-inclusive books to pre-K-3rd ... | | | NATIONAL Virginia items, Marriott CEO, Black LGBTQ+ icons, trans kids' book - Virginia lawmakers are about to roll back a state law that allows faith-based adoption and foster-care agencies to refuse service ...
Author: Windy City Times staff | | | Showbiz: Black gay director, Oscars, soccer couple, Demi Lovato - Paris Barclay, the Emmy-winning TV director and former president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), will receive the guild's ...
Author: Windy City Times staff | | | WORLD Canadian groups, Moroccan refugee, LGBT+ Rights Ghana, trans heroine - From $400,000 in funding for a national initiative aimed at expanding two-spirit advocacy, to $239,000 to improve LGBTQ youth housing ...
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| | Author and educator Sarah Chadwick talks new book on female sexuality - Sarah Chadwick's debut book, The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris, was the result of her desire to ... | | | Billy Masters
- "Life is about building bridges, not walls."—Elton John, when criticized for performing at Rush Limbaugh's 2010 wedding. Something I say ...
Author: Billy Masters | | | THEATER Global, Grindr-based 'Borders' to run Feb. 25-27
- Dirty Laundry Theatre's virtual experience Borders, directed by Chicago resident Michael R. Piazza, will feature three live shows on Feb. ... | | | Andersonville Chamber expands Restaurant Week
- The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is expanding its traditional Andersonville Restaurant Week throughout March. Each week will feature a ... | | | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus' 'Diva Dracula' in March
- Chicago Gay Men's Chorus (CGMC) will present a virtual production of "Lipstick & Lyrics: Diva Dracula," on March 6, 12 ... | | | DANCE Hubbard Street season to resume with 'In Any Event'
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's (HSDC's) 43rd season will resume Thursday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. with a virtual world premiere ... | | | Spots revealed for Chicago Restaurant Week 2021
- The venues participating in Chicago Restaurant Week (March 19-April 4) have been revealed. This year's participants include a range of ... |
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