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| | County Clerk issues 10,000th same-sex marriage license
On the morning of Wed., Aug. 31 Cook County Clerk David Orr's office issued the 10,000th marriage license to a same-sex couple. The men, who've been together 18 years, are Terry Beauchamp, 49, and Anthony Aranda, ... | | 
| | Dozens of companies at WERQ! LGBTQ Job Fair Sept. 16 in Chicago
From a press release
More than 70 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits will participate in the Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago. ... | | 
| | Orr, marriage backers anticipate 10,000 same-sex licenses
Video below article
Just as attorney John Knight, of ACLU of Illinois, finished speaking at an Aug. 29 press conference heralding the 10,000th marriage license distributed to a same-sex couple in Cook County, County Clerk David Orr said, "I ... |
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| | Legacy Live Series to honor Fr. Mychal Judge, saint of 9/11
From a press release
On September 11, 2001 the future changed forever. As the world watched in horror, over 3000 Americans lost their lives in the single deadliest terrorist attack of all time. What few knew was that one man ... | |
| | Voting rights groups to court: Protect voting opportunities for November election
From a press release
Chicago — Warning against the possible disenfranchisement of thousands of Illinois voters, five voting rights organizations today asked a federal court to preserve Election Day registration (EDR) in local polling ... | |
| | Marine veteran who saved lives Orlando LGBT club shooting to be honored
From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation's largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military families, announced that Imran Yousuf of Orlando, Florida ... | | 
| | 'Love Fest' features health village and performances
On Aug. 27, the Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus (CBGMC) presented its 11th Annual Love Fest and Urbanity Mini Ball at the Chicago Illuminating Company at 2110 S. Wabash Ave. The festival and ball offered a ... | |
| | PASSAGES Robert Allen Toyra
Robert Allen Toyra died unexpectedly on Aug. 20. He was 59. A longtime employee of AT&T, Toyra was born in Waukegan on Nov. 19, 1956, to the late Melvin and the late Charlotte Toyra. He is survived by brothers David (Patricia), ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Wesley Klug
Wesley Harold Klug—a fine artist and painter known for sold-out openings—passed away Aug. 19. He was 88. Klug was a native of Milwaukee, and a longtime resident of Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood. He was an exponent ... | | 
| | Civil-rights icon Bayard Rustin honored by Legacy LIVE Series
Legacy Project, Affinity Community Services, The Northalsted Business Alliance, The Center on Halsted join
On Aug. 24, 1987, one of the most significant, audacious and passionate figures both in the United States civil rights movement and innumerable worldwide causes dedicated to the betterment of humanity and a recipient of the ... | | 
| | Japanese-American center hosts workshop on LGBTQ-affirming spaces
The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) Legacy Center hosted a Memories of Now seminar series presentation—NIKKEI QUEER: A workshop on making our spaces LGBTQ affirming—Aug. 18 at the JASC headquarters ... | | 
| | Multicultural Leadership cohorts announced
The Latino Policy Forum has announced the 24 community leaders serving Latino and African-American communities to participate in the Forum's inaugural Multicultural Leadership Academy, set to begin in September. The Academy will ... | |
| | Considering Matthew Shepard
by Gregory Hinton
It's hard to believe that he would have been 40 this December. As a gay expat who long ago evacuated the reddening Rocky Mountain West for the warming blue shores of Southern California, the 1998 murder ... | |
| | SENIOR MOMENTS The out and proud voice of atheism
"Our fight in this world is not against Islam; it is against religion. I can tell you this for sure: No one's head has ever been cut off in the name of atheism. No one has ever cut into human flesh ... | | 
| | National roundup: Pulse Nightclub, Clinton endorsement, mayor marries
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Survivors of the Pulse Nightclub massacre who were treated at two Orlando, Florida, hospitals will not be billed for their medical care, ABC News reported. Orlando Health, the healthcare network that includes Orlando Regional Medical Center, ... | | 
| | World news: Couple father triplets, Australian vote, John Kerry
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
For possibly the first time in the history of South Africa, a same-sex couple fathered triplets, their children having DNA from both men, The New York Daily News noted. South Africans Theo and Christo Menelaou provided ... | |
| | SPARTA names new president after trans military policy victory
From a press release
Washington, DC — SPARTA, one of the leading advocates for transgender military service, today announced Blake Dremann as the new Board Chair and President of SPARTA, and the addition of three new Board members: Jennifer Peace, ... | | 
| | Local activist chronicles history of marriage equality in new book
Special to the online edition of Windy City Timesby Nina Matti
Advocating for social justice is in Leslie Gabel-Brett's DNA. As a feminist and lesbian, she's always worked hard to advance the rights of women and LGBTQ people. She has worked at Lambda Legal, a law firm ... | |
| | National Geographic Live announces 2016-2017 Chicago Speaker Series
From a press release
CHICAGO, IL (August 30, 2016)—National Geographic Live is thrilled to announce the fourth season of its Chicago Speaker Series with another exhilarating lineup at Goodman Theatre. Subscription packages for the ... | | 
| | Bill cracks down on Pokemon GO
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy introduced a measure to protect sensitive geographical areas from augmented reality games such as Pokemon GO. At the Loyola Dunes Restoration Site in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, a PokeStop had been placed ... | |
| | NW Indiana coalition launching Sept. 10
The NW Indiana Gay-Straight Coalition, a 501(c)(4) organization, will hold its kickoff event Saturday, Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m., at ArtSpace, 717 Franklin St., in Michigan City. According to a press release, "The focus of this newly ... | |
| | Wheaton College on "shame list" of worst campuses for LGBT youth
From a press release
Charlotte, NC….August 29, 2016,…..Campus Pride today releases its 2016 "Shame List," highlighting for the first time a national list of "The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth." The national listing ... | |
| | PASSAGES Mexican singer Juan Gabriel dies at 66
Mexican singing superstar Juan Gabriel died of a massive heart attack in Santa Monica, California, on Aug. 28. He was 66. Gabriel was in the middle of the U.S. leg of his "MeXXico Es Todos" tour. ... | |
| | Lambda Legal honors NCAA for fight for LGBT rights in Indiana and nation-wide
From a press release
(Indianapolis, IN, August, 24, 2016) — On Friday, September 16, Lambda Legal will honor the NCAA at its annual Indiana Benefit, the largest annual LGBT civil rights event in the state, in recognition of the NCAA's ... | |
| | Labor issues regulations for federal contractors on LGBTQ non-discrimination protections
From a press release
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued final regulations implementing President Obama's executive order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. Among its provisions, the regulations will help ... | | 
| | Community welcomes Daniel-McCarter to Alliance helm
Owen Daniel-McCarter, who is now the first transgender man to lead an LGBT organization, was welcomed by community members at an Aug. 25 reception at the downtown headquarters of Access Living Chicago. Daniel-McCarter was named executive ... | | 
| | Leather Archives & Museum celebrates 25 years with free weekend
From a press release
CHICAGO, August 26th, 2016 — Nestled amid a residential/business corridor of Rogers Park in Chicago, the Leather Archives & Museum—an arguably unique, off-the-beaten-path museum—is preparing to celebrate its work of ... | |
| | PASSAGES Wesley Harold Klug
Wesley Harold Klug, 88; fine artist and painter known for sold-out openings; native of Milwaukee, longtime resident of Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood; passed away August 19, 2016. Wesley was an exponent of the "New Realism" movement ... | |
| | NC blocked from enforcing anti-trans law against plaintiffs while suit proceeds
From a press release
RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal court today granted a request to stop the University of North Carolina from enforcing H.B. 2, the state law that bans many transgender people from restrooms that match their gender identity, ... | | 
| | La Casa Norte breaks ground for Pierce House and Community Center in Humboldt Park
From a press release
(CHICAGO, IL) August 26, 2016 — La Casa Norte, one of Chicago's key provider of services to homeless youth and families, is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, September 9th at 10:00 am, for ... | |
| | Hillary Clinton statement on National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce endorsement
From a press release
Today, after receiving the endorsement of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce—the first time the organization has endorsed a candidate for president—Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: "I am honored to have earned the ... | |
| | Cook County within reach of 10,000 same-sex marriages
Cook County will likely have given out 10,000 marriage licenses to same-sex couples by around Labor Day, according to officials. As of mid-August, the county had licensed about 9,925 same-sex marriages and gave out, on average, ... |
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BENT NIGHTS Jill Scott; The Gold Web
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
As one of many artists labeled "neo-soul" when she debuted in 2000, Jill Scott has managed to defy that category by keeping her music intensely personal. Whereas contemporary Erykah Badu has delved in hip-hop, jazz, rap, ... | | 
| | Rain doesn't stop the Broadway beat
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Broadway in Chicago presented its annual preview of the upcoming season at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on a rainy Aug. 15. Cast members from shows such as Finding Neverland and Stomp were on ... | | 
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THEATER REVIEW Good Friday
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Playwright: Kristiana Rae Colon. At: Oracle Theater, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. Tickets: free. Runs through: Sept. 17 Our prologue presents us with a line-up of multiethnic young women dressed in underwear. After examining their bodies, they ... | |
| | Amazon store coming to Chicago, independent booksellers respond
From a press release
CHICAGO — August 31, 2016 - In response to news that Amazon will open a brick-and-mortar store in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago next year, the independent bookstores of Chicago and the Chicago area unite to ... | | 
| | Music Box Theatre to pay tribute to Gene Wilder with a special double feature
From a press release
The Music Box Theatre will screen a double feature to honor the work of Gene Wilder. WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will show at 7 pm and BLAZING SADDLES at 9:15pm on Tuesday, September 13th, ... | | 
| | Entertainment news: Sarah Paulson, Kanye West, Colton Haynes, Russell Wilson
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Out actress Sarah Paulson has been cast in Ryan Murphy's new FX anthology series Feud, TheWrap noted. "Excited to announce Sarah Paulson will be playing legendary Oscar-winner Geraldine Page in FEUD," Murphy tweeted. The series will ... | | 
| | THEATER: LT Cousineau launches only LGBTQ show at Fringe Festival
The Chicago Fringe Festival's seventh year runs Aug. 31-Sept. 11. This year, local theater personality LT (Larry Todd) Cousineau has the only show with clear LGBTQ content. His show, Songs From My Closet, features lyrics from ... | | 
| | DOUBLE REVIEW Sister Cities, Dementia Me
Sister Cities Playwright: Colette Freedman . At: Chimera Ensemble at Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: ChimeraEnsemble.com; $22-$26. Runs through: Sept. 18 Dementia Me Playwright: John Michael. At: Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Rose
Playwright: Laurence Leamer. At: Solo Celebration at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $42-$48. Runs through: Sept. 25 Once upon a time, a young couple fleeing poverty and starvation emigrated to the United States seeking ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Bakersfield Mist
Playwright: Stephen Sachs. At: TimeLine (sic) Theater, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Tickets: 773-327-5252; TimelineTheatre.com; $38-$51. Runs through: Oct. 15 Bakersfield Mist has two wonderful actors and a witty script but it's ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
The Good Person of Szechwan, Cor Theatre at A Red Orchid Theatre, through Sept. 11. This is not your schoolroom Brecht, but a parable brimming with vibrant street sounds and topicality, starring a cross-dressing Will Von ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Jim J. Bullock gets 'Kinky'
Out actor Jim J. Bullock has had a long history being in the limelight. Starting with the '80s sitcom Too Close for Comfort, he quickly gained national attention as the neighbor Monroe. He went on to ... | |
| | 'Sharmila' to run in Sept. at Steppenwolf
The production Me, My Mom and Sharmila, by Fawzia Mirza, will run Sept. 23-24 at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. In "Sharmila," Mirza shares a comedic journey of self-discovery and strength that carries her from ... | | 
| | David Pevsner releases first CD of original gay songs: Most Versatile
From a press release
David Pevsner is one of the writers of the hit off-Broadway revue "Naked Boys Singing". He was in "Fiddler on the Roof" on Broadway and performed in the longrunning Off-Broadway shows "When Pigs Fly" and "Party" ... | |
| | Jeff Awards Equity nominations honor outstanding 2015-2016 productions
From a press release
Tuesday, August 30, 2016-Chicago, IL. — Six world premiere plays and four new adaptations seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by The Jeff Awards Committee. 178 nominations in 32 categories honor Chicago ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE Ralph Macchio kisses and tells
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Actor Ralph Macchio has made a long career of playing the underdog and the good guy. After starting on TV's Eight Is Enough, he went on to tackle bullies in the Karate Kid films. Other movies ... | |
| | Priscilla, The Nance part of Pride Films and Plays 2016-17 season
From a press release
Pride Films and Plays' 2016-17 season will include two Chicago premieres of Tony Award nominated shows and two world premieres, Executive Director David Zak and Artistic Director Nelson Rodriguez announced today. Under the theme, "Let in ... | |
| | Chicago International Film Festival in October, honoring Bogdanovich, McQueen
From a press release
Chicago (August 25, 2016) - The Chicago International Film Festival today announces the first film selections to be featured at the 52nd edition, October 13-27. Additionally announced is Peter Bogdanovich as recipient of the Festival's Gold ... | | 
| | Working in America featuring Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Lynsey Addario to open
From a press release
CHICAGO August 15, 2016 As election season heats up, a multimedia exhibit focused on issues of work in America will open Sept. 14 at Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center. Inspired by the ... |
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| | SAVOR Belly Up Smokehouse & Saloon
DISH: Weekly Dining Guide Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
South Loop restaurant Belly Up Smokehouse & Saloon (1132 S. Wabash Ave.; BellyUpChicago.com) feels like it's something straight out of a Luke Bryan song. That's certainly not a criticism. (After all, who couldn't listen to the ... | | 
| | Tree House Humane Society gets new home, executive director
What would inspire a former police officer and a veteran of more than 20 years with animal welfare organizations from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia to leave a year's worth of well-deserved retirement ... | | 
| | Knight at the Movies: Little Men; The Intervention
Boys will be boys Two years after making the best film of his career—Love Is Strange, the lovely bittersweet story of John Lithgow and Alfred Molina as an elderly gay couple facing financial and personal trauma ... | | 
| | Dining news: Hoy tasting, Oyster Bah, restaurant openings
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Chicago Hispanic newspaper Hoy hosted its inaugural Noche de Agave event Aug. 18 at Morgan's on Fulton. Guests sampled tequila brands such as El Jimador, Tequila Herradura, Balam, Cruz de Fuego, Trianon Tequila and Flor de ... | | 
| | Golden girl Elena Delle Donne returns to the Sky, reflects on Rio 2016
Elena Delle Donne returned to the Chicago Sky on Thursday morning at the team's practice facility in north suburban Deerfield, sans Olympic gold medal. Her gold from the recently-completed Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro is ... |
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 | NATIONAL Trans woman killed, Tenn. law, S. Carolina coach, Evan Low, Idaho schools
| | Through a queer lens: Photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya discusses Chicago exhibition
| | WORLD Ugandan law, Japan, Cass report, Tegan and Sara, Varadkar done
| | Q FORCE launches 2024 election efforts in Chicago
| | SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, '9-1-1' actor, Kayne the Lovechild, STARZ shows, Cynthia Erivo | |
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