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| | Obama-era guidance protecting safety of transgender prisoners now rolled back
From news releases
From the Human Rights Campaign: WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, responded to news that ... | |
| | Trans military persons file in Trump ban case
NCLR, GLAD file to permanently stop ban
Transgender military-ban plaintiffs in Doe v. Trump—the first lawsuit to challenge the Trump-Pence ban—filed a cross-motion for summary judgment May 11 in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, with assistance ... | | 
| | Lightfoot formally announces mayoral candidacy
"Inclusion and equity" were key words echoed throughout Lori Lightfoot's announcement for her mayoral candidacy. Joined by her wife Amy Eshleman and daughter Vivian, Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, held a press conference at the Hyatt ... |
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| | LGBTQ State Legislative Candidates Win in Pennsylvania; Primary Victories Elsewhere
From news releases
From The Human Rights Campaign: PHILADELPHIA — Tonight, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement ... | |
| | 'P.O.W.E.R. Project' to run in June
The Art Leaders of Color Network (ALCN) and the Comfort Station join forces to present the P.O.W.E.R. Project during June. In lieu of traditional arts programming, the Logan Square multidisciplinary art space known as Comfort Station ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2019 CHICAGO Mayoral candidate Lightfoot on LGBT issues, police board work
Lori Lightfoot, an attorney and former federal prosecutor who for three years headed up the Chicago Police Board, announced her candidacy challenging incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel on May 10. Should Lightfoot win, she'd be both Chicago's ... | | 
| | Lightfoot speaks with local LGBT leaders
Just one day after officially announcing that she was joining the crowded field of candidates who will be challenging incumbent Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel in the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, attorney and former Chicago Police Board ... | | 
| | Experts say large health disparities exist between Chicago LGBTQs
by Jesse Arnholz
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump made overt attempts to reach out to LGBTQ residents. In June 2016, for example, he tweeted, "I will fight for [LGBTQ people] while Hillary brings in more people that will ... | |
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Illinois LGBTQ leaders part of internship program
Victory Institute announced the 12 young LGBTQ leaders it selected for the 2018 class of the Victory Congressional Internship program. Three individuals from Illinois are among the interns. They are: —Donna Gary, from Chicago (New York ... | |
| | Local dealership settles anti-gay discrimination suit
A Chicago car dealership will pay $100,000 to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit, after an employee alleged that they were discriminated against for being gay and having a disability. The agency announced ... | | 
| | CPS holds annual 'Queer Prom'
On May 11, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) held "Candyland 2018," its seventh annual prom for LGBTQA students, at Lindbloom High School, 6130 S. Wolcott Ave. This year's event was the first held on the South ... | | 
| | Billie Jean King shows pioneering spirit in talk with Kate Kendell
Billie Jean King's lifelong fight for equality began when she was 12, when the junior tennis player was practicing at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. King, 75, recently speaking to a sold-out audience at San Francisco's ... | | 
| | THE AMAZON TRAIL The six-foot table solution
Yes, we can solve all our problems with six-foot tables—even world peace. I'm surprised no one thought of it before. It was my fairy goddaughter (FGD) who opened my eyes to the concept. She, also a ... | |
| | LETTER TO THE EDITOR Walking for immigrant justice and dignity
To whom it may concern: On April 28, Rev. Jose S. Landaverde, of the diocese of Quincy, Illinois—and chaplain of The Latin American Labor Council—in the company of many supporters from Chicago and the surrounding areas ... | |
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'Ethical Sluthood' May 24 at the Center
"Ethical Sluthood"—the second in the COUP/3 GOALS series—will take place Thursday, May 24, 7-9:30 p.m., at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. During this session, COUP/3 GOALS collaborates with Janet W. Hardy, author of The ... | |
| | Taste of Chicago headliners announced
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the full music lineup for the 38th Annual Taste of Chicago, being held July 11-15 in Grant Park. ... | |
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Holocaust museum's architectural honor
The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center as one of Illinois' 200 Great Places, in honor of the state's bicentennial in 2018. The announcement ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Election news, Pulse Nightclub, drag queen attacked
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Ohio state Rep. Nickie J. Antonio won the Democratic primary election on Nay 8 and will almost certainly become the first openly LGBTQ state senator in Ohio come November, a Victory Fund press release touted. Antonio, ... | | 
| | WORLD Mariela Castro, HIV news, Greek legislation
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Mariela Castro, a Cuban lawmaker and daughter of Communist Party chief Raul Castro, has said she will push for same-sex marriage to be included in a constitutional reform process expected to begin in July, NBC News ... | | 
| | Authorities searching for missing suburban man
Chicago Police Department and River Forest Police Department are asking for information as to the whereabouts of a Western Suburban resident who disappeared last weekend, Chicago Tribune reported. Howard Wax, 51, was last seen at his ... | |
| | Unprecedented 7 LGBT candidates for governor
Only in recent years, the LGBT community has been able to support one or two openly LGBT candidate for governor. In 2014, it was two —Mike Michaud in Maine and Heather Mizeur in Maryland; they lost. ... | | 
| | The Shepards keynote hate-crimes summit
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Judy and Dennis Shepard gave the keynote address at the Matthew Shepard Foundation- and Center on Halsted (the Center)-sponsored hate-crimes summit and community reception May 10 at the Center. The ... | |
| | ACLU asking court to reverse allowing group to intervene in transgender student case
From a news release
CHICAGO — In November 2017, Nova Maday and the ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against the Township High School District 211 in Palatine for denying Nova the use of the ... | | 
| | Party promoters speak about lesbian spaces at Center in Halsted
Video below
Center on Halsted introduced the women's faces behind the spaces for the program "Courageous Conversations: What the L" on May 11. While lesbian bars in Chicago have been disappearing over the years, there are still women ... | | 
| | Stephanie Sandberg new Executive Director of LPAC, LGBTQ women's political group
From a news release, video below
WASHINGTON, DC, May 11, 2018……….LPAC, the country's only political action committee empowering and engaging LGBTQ women politically, today announced that Stephanie Sandberg has taken the helm as Executive Director, as ... | |
| | Oklahoma First State in 2018 to Deny Children Loving Families
From a Lambda Legal news release
(New York, May 11, 2018) — Today, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed SB 1140, a license-to-discriminate bill that would allow taxpayer-funded child welfare agencies to reject foster or adoptive parents ... | |
| | Genderqueer poet at AWM on June 5
At a June 5 "Tuesday First Books" event at the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., playwright/activist Ana Simo (author of the new novel Heartland) will engage in conversation with genderqueer Appalachian poet C. Russell ... |
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| | THEATER REVIEW The Days Are Shorter
Playwright: Corinne J. Kawecki At: Pride Films and Plays at the Pride Arts Buena, 4147 N. Broadway. Tickets: $25; PrideFilmsAndPlays.com; 773-857-0222. Runs through: June 3 Contrary to popular stereotype, women's midlife crises are not always easily
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| | SUMMER THEATER SPECIAL Summer promises: Theater in and around the city
One might not believe it from the climate-change weather people are getting now, but summer is on its way and, with it, outdoor warm-weather picnic-welcome entertainment and no-brain indoor spectacles. (Note: Asterisks indicate productions with no ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW ThroatPunch
Playwright: Sharon Krome At: Chicago Mosaic School, 1101 W. Granville Ave. Tickets: NothingWithoutACompany.org; $10-$20; free on select days. Runs through: June 3 It's morning in America, but the kids aren't all right. In fact, they're mad ... | |
| | Critics'Picks
Buddy, American Blues Theater at Stage 773, through May 26. Far more concert than story, the short, mostly sweet life of Buddy Holly features 16 rocking vocal and instrumental stars. Don't miss! JA Macbeth, Chicago Shakespeare ... | | 
| | Theater Spotlight on Don Quixote
Think Don Quixote, and most invariably think one of a ziggitygillion crooners going for the money notes in "The Impossible Dream." If you have a memory for Lit 101, you may also picture a guy with ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Flies! The Musical!
Playwright: Cindy O'Connor (music), Larry Todd Cousineau (book and lyrics) At: Pride Films and Plays at The Broadway, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway. Tickets: $20-25; PrideFilmsAndPlays.com; 773-857-0222. Runs through: ... | |
| | Second City to host Pride sketch show
The Second City has announced a June run for "The Second City's Let's Make It Perfectly Queer: A Salute to Pride," a sketch show performed entirely by an all-LGBTQIA cast. Under the direction of Mick Napier ... | |
| | Rivendell extends 'The Cake' to June 2
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE)—Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core—will add four performances to the run The Cake. Eight performances have been added to the run, which must close ... | | 
| | SUMMER THEATER SPECIAL Hot recommendations
Summer theater productions are rising in temperature with some hot upcoming performances heading to Chicago. If you don't want to leave the air conditioned house, watch the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 10, on ... | | 
| | SUMMER DANCE SPECIAL Unusual offerings heat up summer
Dance this summer starts with a bang and ends with a slow, satisfying burn. Front load your dance card in June, take a beach break in July and return for some glitz, glamour and guts in August. Here are the top ... | |
| | Global play readings through May 31
International Voices Project (IVP)—marking the ninth season of play readings by playwrights from around the world—will take place at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio, through May 31, with performances at 7 p.m. The series is presented ... | | 
| | SUMMER THEATER SPECIAL Ten wonderful shows to see
Whether you love big flashy musicals or intimate black box dramas, Chicago theaters have something special in store. Here are 10 fantastic shows to heat up your summer. Having Our Say—Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., ... | | 
| | Beverly Arts Center to host its first LGBTQ show
Sunday, May 20, will mark at least two firsts for the Chicago community of Beverly: the first time the Beverly Arts Center will host an LGBTQ art show, and the first time this South Side neighborhood ... | | 
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Friends to host benefit for acclaimed songwriter Marsha Malamet in LA
Clifford Bell, Hillary Rollins and Lampkin Music Group present: "Love Don't Need a Reason: A Benefit for Marsha Malamet" on Tuesday, May 29th at Catalina's Jazz Club. VIP Tickets are $75.00 (receive a free CD download) ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Charlize Theron, Mapplethorpe, Karamo Brown, ABBA
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
On Watch What Happens Live, Charlize Theron confirmed that an Atomic Blonde 2 is in development, Deadline noted. The Academy Award-winning actress simply confirmed the buzz around a sequel to the 2017 David Leitch-directed action thriller ... | | 
| | SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW Chicago to host Janelle, Sam Smith and much more
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Chicago is heating up in the next few months, with tons of concerts coming to town, including outdoor festivals featuring multiple musicians for a one-stop aural experience. More than ever, the LGBT community is represented in ... | | 
| | SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW Films feature mystery, superheroes and Cher
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
This summer Hollywood seems to have learned a lesson on producing overhyped blockbuster movies, films based on TV shows or just too many sequels. There are a few on the roster, though, with The Incredibles 2, ... | | 
| | VALUE TRAVEL A weekend getaway to Toronto
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times by Bill Malcolm
Toronto makes a perfect destination for a summer getaway, especially since your U.S. dollar is worth $1.28 Canadian. I was recently there for the International Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association (IGLTA) meeting and found lots to ... | | 
| | SUMMER THEATER SPECIAL Theater on the open road
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Most of the year people go to theater despite the weather, but during thesummer people can go because of the weather and combine play-going (or concert-going) with picnics, wine and the sun and stars. Indeed, dozens ... | | 
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SUMMER THEATER SPECIAL 'The Days Are Shorter' on aging, from women's perspectives
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The male midlife crisis has been examined in exhaustive detail in everything from John Updike's novels to plays such as Tracy Letts' Linda Vista at Steppenwolf last spring. But it's harder to find stories that center ... | | 
| | MOVIES Director, writer talk star-studded 'Book Club'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Cashing in on the book club craze, four seasoned stars have come together to make a movie about relationships and starting anew. Diane Keaton plays Diane who is recently divorced after 40 years of marriage; Jane ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE THEATER Heath Saunders takes lead in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Extended for the online version of Windy City Times
The 1970 groundbreaking musical Jesus Christ Superstar—which Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice created—continues to rise in popularity to this day, thanks to a recent live version on TV and a new production at the Lyric ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Suddenly Last Summer
Playwright: Tennessee Williams At: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street. Tickets: 773-338-2177; RavenTheatre.com; $46. Runs through June 17 New Orleans is a drinking town, but in Suddenly Last Summer old Violet Venable has one lone daiquiri ... | | 
| | The Condo Association presents year of queer, political, unapologetic community
From a news release
The Condo Association is an art collective comprised of anti-fascist, and anti-capitalistic humans seeking to empower and support the creativity and productivity of queer people, people of color, women, and other marginalized bodies. Saturday May 19th ... | |
| | City Lit's 2018-19 season to span four centuries with comedies, dramas
For its 2018-19 season, City Lit Theater will reach across four centuries to examine ideas that continue to challenge us today. Artistic Director and Producer Terry McCabe today announced the season, which will open in September ... | |
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Pride Arts Center plans cabarets, film screenings, comedy and WeFest
From a news release
Chicago - In addition to its just-announced "PAC Pride Fest" of five fully-staged plays, the Pride Arts Center will host another five special events and performances. The lineup will include the cabaret events OUT AND PROUD ... |
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| | DINING Stan's Donuts, royal wedding desserts, 'Star Wars' drinks
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Stan's Donuts & Coffee has partnered with Passion House Coffee Roasters on two custom coffee roasts that will be freshly brewed in all nine Stan's stores starting Friday, May 18. To celebrate the launch, Stan's is ... | | 
| | SAVOR Vine and dandy, Checking out Michigan wineries
DISH Weekly Dining Guide Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Michigan is known for various things, from cars to apples to Wolverines (the ones from the University of Michigan, not the large, ferocious weasels—or the comic-book character, for that matter). However, the state is becoming a ... | | 
| | Andersonville Wine Walk on May 20
The 12th annual Andersonville Wine Walk (featuring 30 local businesses) will take place Sunday, May 20, 3-6 p.m. This year, the event is undergoing a growth spurt. Instead of the two routes of years past, the ... |
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