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| | Equality Illinois PAC announces endorsements
From a press release
CHICAGO—The Equality Illinois PAC is proud that an unprecedented number of candidates sought endorsement in the March 2018 Illinois primary election from the only statewide political action committee dedicated to defending and securing the rights of ... | | 
| | Gov candidate Ives releases anti-trans ad
Anti-LGBT gubernatorial candidate state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is running an ad mocking, among other groups, transgender Illinoisans. The ad features what's intended as a comic depiction of a masculine man wearing ... |
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| | 700+ parents sign letter condemning DeVos failure to protect of trans students
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, more than 700 parents of transgender children sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos condemning her failure to protect transgender students and calling on her to recognize the basic human and ... | |
| | Free Opportunity for Women of Color to Share their stories
Feminine Comique (Fem Com) is a Chicago-based class that provides opportunities for female-identified individuals to use comedy to share and convey their unique stories in an all-female supported environment: https://www.femininecomique.com/ ... | |
| | Emanuel announces 'Getting to Zero' investments
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced $36 million in new HIV funding opportunities to support Chicago's "Getting to Zero" initiative that aims to effectively eliminate all new diagnoses of HIV ... | |
| | Reports say Robber met victims through Grindr
Chicago Police Department issued a community alert on Feb. 2 warning the community of two armed robberies wherein the perpetrator met his victims through the Grindr hook-up app, met them at their apartments, then produced a ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Elizabeth E. Owen
Elizabeth E. Owen, passed away peacefully Jan. 27 at home in Chicago. She was 43. She was born June 20, 1974 in McHenry, Illinois, to Edwin "Ted" Thompson and Barbara (Rein) Kimble. She received her associates ... | | 
| | Shannon Downey on artistic/activist 'craftivism,' other feats
Activism has always been a part of Shannon Downey's life, going back to her childhood outside of Boston. "In elementary school, our home was the union organizing center for the labor movement," said Downey. "For months ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2018, GOVERNOR. Pritzker talks LGBT issues, opponents' criticisms
Businessman J.B. Pritzker has been mounting an aggressive campaign to win the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor in the March 20 primary. Pritzker eventually hopes to eventually unseat incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, whose administration he has ... | | 
| | Woodward/Bernstein event Feb. 8 at NEIU
Journalism icons and authors Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein will participate in a conversation about current events as Northeastern Illinois University presents the third installment of the Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series at 3701 W. ... | |
| | VIEWPOINTS Abortion access is an LGBTQ issue, too
This year, we are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which affirmed that the Constitution protects the right to an abortion. Yet, the ability to seek out safe and ... | |
| | LETTERS Not GLAAD about resolution
The following is from a press release that LGBTQ media-advocacy organization GLAAD released: GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization released the following statement in response to the Republican ... | |
| | Same-sex wedding expo March 18
The 2018 LGBT Wedding Expo will be held Sunday, March 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Hotel Chicago, 333 N. Dearborn St. It will be the 10th year for the expo in Chicago. Patrons will be able to win a wedding worth $2,500 ... | |
| | State travel/tourism conference in Chicago in Feb.
The Illinois Governor's Conference will hold three days of high-level speakers, educational panels and key networking opportunities in early 2018 in Chicago. The 2018 Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism will take place Feb. 26-28 ... | | 
| | Assessor candidate Raila claims political harassment by Kaegi
From a press release
Today, candidate for Cook County Assessor Andrea Ralia held a press conference outside of the Cook County administration building surrounded with over twenty women supporters to denounce what she called machine tactics by her opponent,Fritz Kaegi, ... | | 
| | WORLD NEWS DignityUSA reply, app crackdown, mayor comes out as gay
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Pro-LGBT Catholic organization DignityUSA responded with dismay to reports in The Irish Times that images of same-sex couples have been removed from resource materials aimed at helping people prepare for the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Log Cabin Republicans, DNC official leaves, Grindr case
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The highest-ranking openly LGBT official at the Democratic National Committee has departed from her role less than one year after she started serving in the position, The Washington Blade noted. Jess O'Connell, who was named as ... | | 
| | SSHC to provide 'Panther' tickets with HIV testing
Via a ticket giveaway, South Side Help Center (SSHC) is promoting HIV/AIDS prevention and care specifically targeting the African-American community in commemoration of the annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. ... | | 
| | Sue the T. rex goes nonbinary
The Field Museum announced its iconic T. rex, Sue will use preferred gender pronouns they/them/their in an effort to honor Sue's identity and remain true to the lack of scientific data about the sex of the ... | |
| | She-nannigans to host event for local women running for office Feb. 8
From a press release
She-nannigans, Chicago's first bar to hire female bartenders in 1970, will host an event to support local women running for office this Thursday, Feb. 8. You might miss it if you weren't looking, but outside of ... | | 
| | #BlackPride4 trial begins, GetEQUAL/BQIC calls for support on social media
From a GetEQUAL/Black Queer & Intersectional Columbus press release
On June 17th, 2017, Black Queer and Trans people gathered with their allies at the Columbus Pride Festival in Columbus, Ohio with the intent of silently blocking the parade for seven minutes. This action was to ... | |
| | Civil, Human Rights Coalition urges Labor Dept. to let workers to keep tips
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights submitted comments to the Department of Labor (DOL) in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind portions of tip regulations DOL issued ... | |
| | Publix decides to add PrEP coverage for employees, HRC responds
Publix has announced via Twitter that they are in the process of reversing course on PrEP: "Publix appreciates the concerns shared by our associates and customers. We offer generous health coverage to our eligible full-time and ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS Cook County Board Pres. Preckwinkle talks accomplishments, plans, soda tax
Toni Preckwinkle (D) has been the Cook County board president since 2010 and is running for a third term in the 2018 election. Her primary opponent is former Chicago Ald. Robert Fioretti. Windy City Times: Why ... | | 
| | Gloria Steinem attends Marie Newman Congressional benefit
Marie Newman's campaign to unseat 3rd District U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski received a boost from longtime feminist activist Gloria Steinem Feb. 4. Steinem came to town to campaign for Newman, including appearing at a benefit for ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Actor John Mahoney dies at 77
Actor John Mahoney—a longtime Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member and someone known to millions for playing the title character's father on the NBC television sitcom Frasier—died Feb. 4 of cancer at age 77, multiple outlets have reported. ... | | 
| | 'Speak Truth to Power' Midwest debut features Kerry Kennedy
On opening day of the Speak Truth to Power exhibit, Kerry Kennedy (Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights President) hosted a tour of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Eddie Adams' portraits featured in her book, "Speak Truth ... | | 
| | Dining Out for Life April 26 to benefit Test Positive Aware Network
From a press release
"Chicago's restaurants are in large part the cornerstone of our community—going above and beyond in giving back to their local neighborhoods each and every day," observed Trotter Project Executive Director and Co-Founder ... | | 
| | Openly gay man among those in exhibit featuring Black, disabled artists
Project Onward's "Honoring Legendary African American Artists: Distinct Portraits by disAbled Artists" exhibition will be open to the public Feb. 16 to March 30 (with an opening reception Feb. 9). Among the many Project Onward artists ... | |
| | HRC first-Of-its-kind survey of LGBTQ need for paid family, medical leave
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, released a report detailing the results of its groundbreaking nationwide survey of LGBTQ ... | |
| | My True Colors announces champions of social justice, LGBTQIA+ rights and arts
From a press release
NEW YORK, New York, Tuesday, February 5, 2018—My True Colors Festival, an annual multidisciplinary arts event for and by underserved lesbian, gay, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual plus (LGBTQIA+) storytellers, announced ... | | 
| | Gov. Rauner, Mayor Emanuel open Equality Illinois gala
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner set aside their continuing differences over the state of the state Feb. 3 as each presented welcoming remarks, as did Rauner's wife Diana, at Equality Illinois' 2018 fundraiser at ... | |
| | Talk It Out Conversations to focus on future of #MeToo movement
From a CFW press release
(February 1, 2018) — Today, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) announced the third annual Talk It Out conversation series will focus on #MeToo, the national reckoning with sexual harassment and abuse, and how women and men ... | |
| | HRC to Honor Texas Pediatrician For Her Lifesaving Care of Trans Youth
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) announced that it will honor Dallas pediatrician Dr. Ximena Lopez, who founded the only clinic in the Southwest specializing in transgender ... | | 
| | Chicago Sky team hosts kickoff at new home arena
From a press release
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the WNBA's Chicago Sky Feb. 2 to formally announce the team is moving to Wintrust Arena in Chicago's South Loop for the 2018 season. In addition, the University of Chicago Medicine ... | |
| | NEW REPORT A Path to Victory in 2018, HRC and the Power of the Equality Voter
From an HRC press release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released a new report, A Path To Victory In 2018: The Power Of The Equality Voter (https://assets2.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/A_Path_To_Victory_In_2018_Report.pdf ... | | 
| | Jackie Anderson Scholarship Fund endowed at Roosevelt U
Longtime Chicago civil-rights activist Jackie Anderson will be remembered in a more permanent way, after her passing Jan. 7. Her family has established a scholarship in her name at Roosevelt University. Thanks to initial donations, the ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Darlene Cross has died
Darlene Lorraine Cross (also known as Red) was born to Louise and Richard Lee Cross Jan. 18, 1959 in Chicago. On Jan. 17, 2018 she peacefully departed this life with her beloved pet Tennille by her ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Adrien Iris Pikovsky dies
Adrien ("A") Iris Pikovsky was born Oct. 14, 1942, to Lee and Barney Pikovsky. Growing up on Chicago's West Side, she suffered from myriad health issues from the time she was a young child. Although these ... | |
| | SEIU Illinois State Council Endorses Marie Newman for Congress
From a press release
CHICAGO — Today, the SEIU Illinois State Council announced its endorsement of Marie Newman in the state's March 20 Democratic primary. Newman is running to unseat longtime incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski in ... |
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| | Critics' Picks
All My Sons, Court Theatre, through March 18. When America's leaders are ethical and moral frauds, Arthur Miller's first great play (about personal integrity and war profiteering) is more pertinent than ever. The veteran cast is ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW Nice Girl
Playwright: Melissa Ross At: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets: $43-$46. Runs through: March 11 A woman 38 years old in 1984—when this play purports to be set—would have been born in 1946 and graduated ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Merrily We Roll Along
Score: Stephen Sondheim; Book: George Furth At: Porchlight Music Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. . Tickets: 773-777-9884 or PorchlightMusicTheatre.org; $33-$60. Runs through: March 11 Merrily We Roll Along is ... | | 
| | THEATER SPOTLIGHT on Cal in Camo
Rivendell's Cal in Camo paints a riveting portrait of the ravages of post-partum depression—something the CDC says affects some 900,000 women. While much of pop culture paints new motherhood as a glowingly maternal state of bliss, ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Humans
Playwright: Stephen Karam At: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. Tickets: 800-775-2000; BroadwayInChicago.com; $25-$98. Runs through: Feb. 11 The Humans, a rare successful contemporary American drama, had its world ... | | 
| | THEATER
Golden Age Hollywood icons are reborn on the Chicago stage
On Feb. 16-17 at the Athenaeum Theatre, two legendary women from Hollywood's Golden Age will return to audiences (and to life) in two Chicago theatrical premiere, 90-minute, one-woman musicals: The Garbo The Musical, and Hedda! A ... | | 
| | MOVIES HUMP Film festival celebrates amateur sex cinema
A porn festival for people who don't like pornography? That's how syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage described the HUMP! Film Festival, a two-day annual event coming to Chicago's Music Box Theater on Feb. 16-17. In a ... | |
| | Chicago Theatre Week Feb. 8-18
Presented by the League of Chicago Theatres in partnership with Choose Chicago, Chicago Theatre Week is returning for its sixth year and will take place Feb. 8-18. Visitors and residents will again have the opportunity to ... | | 
| | LGBTQA TV/film critics announce Dorian winners
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics—composed of more than 200 LGBTQA entertainment journalists in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom—has announced its ninth annual Dorian Award winners ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE MOVIES Sebastian Lelio's 'Fantastic' project
The new movie A Fantastic Woman stars Chilean transgender actress Daniela Vega, who plays Marina, the survivor of the death of her lover, Orlando. His family wants her to just go away quietly while she wants ... | |
| | Chicago Filmmakers moves into new home
Chicago Filmmakers has moved to its new home—a historic 1920s firehouse, fully renovated with classrooms, a screening room, office space and projection facilities—at 5720 N. Ridge Ave. The organization purchased the building from the City of ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE MOVIES Mike Farrell channels Chicagoan Miglin in Gianni Versace
Gay executive producer Ryan Murphy is on a roll with his second installment of FX's American Crime Story. The first season's The People v. O.J. Simpson was a critical success, earning many awards including an Emmy ... | |
| | Driehaus' 'The Art of Seating' Feb. 10-Aug. 11
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie St., has announced the upcoming exhibition The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design, opening Feb. 10. The exhibition will feature 37 examples of chairs created between ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Zachary Quinto, gay fitness model, Octavia Spencer, Streisand
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
History is bringing back In Search Of, based on the 1970s franchise, as a 10-episode docuseries, hosted and executive-produced by Emmy-nominated Zachary Quinto (Star Trek; Snowden; I Am Michael), according to Deadline.com. From the mythical to ... | | 
| | Five Worth Finding: The (mostly) Valentine's Day edition
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—The Bouqs Company (Bouqs.com): This company delivers flowers fresh from eco-friendly, sustainable farms around the world to doorsteps nationwide. The Valentine's Day Bouqs are available in a variety of sizes ... | | 
| | VALUE TRAVEL Puerto Vallarta
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a bargain LGBT winter escape holiday adventure. Entrees are seven dollars, and it's four dollars for wine. Plus, it is arguably the most gay-friendly city in North America. Think Boystown combined with ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE THEATER Therese Plaehn unveils 'Human' nature
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Winner of four Tony Awards in 2016, The Humans is the story of the Blake family gathering at a Manhattan apartment for Thanksgiving. This award-winning play returns to Chicago after the 2014 world premiere at the ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE THEATER Leo Schwartz takes on Trump with 'We the People'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Leo Schwartz is making musicals great again by creating We the People: The Anti-Trump Musical. Set during the 2016 election and the aftermath, there's a group of six actors playing 55 characters in 65 minutes. Flying ... | | 
| | BENT NIGHTS
Bad Bad Meow;
Milky Chance
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Although 2018 started with a brutal arctic blast, there were many shows in the area that made it feel like a Chicago summer. Shockingly for this town, January was surprisingly eclectic, with DIY bands as well ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE MUSIC Lara Fabian on 'I Will Love Again,'visiting Chicago
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Canadian-Belgian singer Lara Fabian continues to astound the masses with her incredible three-octave range. She began her career in singing competitions eventually coming in fourth place to winner Celine Dion in the 33rd Eurovision Song Contest. ... | | 
| | About Face Theatre to premiere Time is on Our Side
From a press release
CHICAGO (February 5, 2018) — Following its sell-out hit Significant Other, About Face Theatre is pleased to continue its 2017-18 season with the Midwest premiere of R. Eric Thomas' gleeful mystery Time is on Our Side, ... | | 
| | Keith Haring The Chicago Mural exhibit showing at Cultural Center
From a press release
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to present Keith Haring: The Chicago Mural on view March 3 through September 23 at the Chicago Cultural Center in the ... | | 
| | Wanda Sykes performs King's 'The Other America'
Audible announced the release of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s The Other America, performed by Wanda Sykes, as a free download. This speech is an early look at The Radical King, a collection of 23 of ... | | 
| | Artists mark start of Black History Month at Center on Halsted
Black artists gathered at the Center on Halsted on Feb. 1 to commemorate Black History Month with "Quiet Storm: The Art & Times of Black LGBTQ Life." Chicago-based poet e. nina jay read from her book ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Women in Jeopardy
By: Wendy MacLeod At: First Folio Theatre, 1717 31st St., Oak Brook. Tickets: 6330/986-8067, FirstFolio.org; $34-$39. Runs through: Feb. 25 You can't fault the cast in First Folio Theatre's staging of Wendy MacLeod's Women in Jeopardy. ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Ragtime: The Musical
Playwright: Terrence McNally At: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire. Tickets: MarriottTheatre.com or Ticketmaster.com; $50-$60. Runs through: March 18 Many of us add a little fiction to our facts. True ... | | 
| | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus to present Lipstick and Lyrics: Vice Versa
From a press release
CHICAGO, February 5, 2018 — Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents Lipstick and Lyrics: Vice Versa, performing at Uptown Underground on Friday, February 23, 2018 and Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. each ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Fifty Shades of Shakespeare
Created and developed by: Jess Shoemaker At: Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. Tickets: RediscoverTheatre.com/fifty-shades-of-shakespeare; $15; Runs through: Feb. 24 Recent news is fraught with frightening stories about men (including ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Blind Date
Playwright: Rogelio Martinez At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: $20-$75. Runs through: Feb. 25 For as long as historical dramas have been written, their authors have struggled with the task of conveying the context ... | | 
| | LGBTQA TV/film critics announce awardees
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics—composed of more than 200 LGBTQA entertainment journalists in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom—has announced its ninth annual Dorian Award winners. This ... | |
| | Kingdom, about an all-LGBTQ African American family, to premiere in March
From a Broken Nose Theatre press release
CHICAGO (February 2, 2018) — Broken Nose Theatre is pleased to launch its 2018 Season with the world premiere of resident playwright Michael Allen Harris' kitchen sink comedy Kingdom, directed by Kanome Jones. The new play ... |
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| | ALMA's 'Winter Salsa' Feb. 9
The Association of Latino/as Motivating Action (ALMA) will host its "2nd Annual Winter Salsa" on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave. Among other events, awards will be given ... | | 
| | DINING NEWS Golden Girls brunch, Valentine's Day options
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Tickets are on sale for "Thank You For Being a Friend! A Golden Girls Brunch," which will be held Sunday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the Ivy Room Chicago, 4 E. Ohio St. The Golden Girls-inspired, four-course champagne brunch/tasting menu ... | | 
| | Asians & Friends Chicago to present Year of the Doggie Style Dinner
In the only LGBTQ event of its kind in the city, Asians & Friends Chicago will be hosting its annual Chinese New Year's Dinner on Sat. Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Jade Court, 626 S. Racine in Chicago, just south ... |
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