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| | Mayor Emanuel hosts annual Pride reception
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed dozens of LGBT leaders, business owners, activists and politicians to Roscoe's bar on Halsted Street June 27 for his annual LGBTQ Pride reception. Jim Ludwig, co-owner of the bar with partner ... | | 
| | Supreme Court's Kennedy retiring
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, 81, announced June 27 that he is retiring after more than three decades on the court. Kennedy is the court's longest-serving member and second-oldest justice after its leading liberal, Ruth ... | |
| | With Historic Primary Win Jared Polis On Track to Be First Openly Gay Man Elected Governor
From a LGBTQ Victory Fund news release
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Jared Polis won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Colorado and will face Republican challenger Walker Stapleton, an opponent of LGBTQ equality who ran on his support for the policies of President ... | | 
| | Mother Nature shines on 49th Pride Parade
More to come
Hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans and out-of-towners lined the streets of Lakeview and Uptown for the 49th annual Chicago Pride Parade the afternoon of June 24. Police officials did not yet have attendance figures at the ... | | 
| | Mayor Emanuel pursues landmark status for Legacy Walk
From a press release
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City would seek Landmark Status for the Legacy Walk in Boystown. With its Northalsted "Rainbow Pylon" Streetscape with conjoined outdoor museum, the half-mile Legacy Walk remains the only outdoor ... |
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| | Jackhammer, Leather 64TEN proprietors search for new building owner
Two prominent North Side LGBT businesses have just under a month to find a new owner for the building they've long called home, or their businesses are in danger of closing. The building at Clark Street ... | |
| | LETTERS Being human, meeting obligations to children
Being human To whom it may concern: Every day at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, we teach about the dangers of intolerance and indifference through the lens of the horrific history of World War II ... | |
| | PASSAGES Gay-rights pioneer Dick Leitsch dies at 83
Gay-rights icon Dick Leitsch, who led so-called "sip-in" protests during the 1960s, died in New York City on June 24, according to NBC News. He was 83. Born in Kentucky, Leitsch became a cornerstone of the ... | |
| | Human Rights Campaign Endorses Lauren Underwood of Illinois for U.S. Congress
From a news release
CHICAGO — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced its endorsement of Lauren Underwood for U.S. Congress in Illinois' 14th Congressional District. "Lauren Underwood is the clear choice for Illinois ... | |
| | Supreme Court ruling undermines union ability to fight for worker rights, groups respond
From press releases
From Human Rights Campaign: WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) reacted to the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County ... | | 
| | Out at CHM discusses history of Queer Expression In Public Spaces
Inside the Center on Halsted's auditorium, while queer community vendors tabled their wares over a DJ, an open bar, and plates of hors d'oeuvres, Chicago History Museum board member Matt Blakely called queer history and Chicago ... | | 
| | 'Getting to Zero' aims for no new HIV cases by 2030
by Noah McCarthy
Getting to Zero is an Illinois community engagement initiative that aims to eliminate new cases of HIV by 2030. The initiative held a kickoff event June 20 that featured multiple government representatives and HIV researchers who ... | | 
| | Gov. Rauner joins 'Getting to Zero' session
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner joined public officials and service providers the morning of June 20 as they kicked off a daylong working session laying out the logistics of the state's Getting to Zero initiative. The goal ... | |
| | 'Queer Narratives' July 15 at MCA
"Queer Narratives with Zach Stafford and Jack Halberstam" will take place Sunday, July 15, at 3 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 220 E. Chicago Ave. Stafford—editor-in-chief of Grindr and INTO, the app's recent ... | | 
| | City to pursue landmark status for Legacy Walk
On June 22, as Chicago's Pride weekend kicked off, city officials announced that they'd be pursuing landmark states for the Legacy Walk in Boystown. "The Legacy Walk is not only a historically significant legacy of the ... | | 
| | Trans at Northern Trust, an employee tells her story at Citywide Pride
Northern Trust—which hosted a Citywide Pride event about trans employees on June 13 at their offices at 50 S. LaSalle St.—had an ideal representative in Denise Bowker, a longtime employee who had transitioned on the job ... | | 
| | Brave Space Alliance conducting dedicated transgender needs assessment
Brave Space Alliance (BSA) is doing a "Dedicated Trans Needs Assessment" this month. This will be inclusive to the trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC) community in the Chicago area. Stated LaSaia Wade, BSA executive director: "This ... | |
| | Investigation urged regarding trans woman in ICE custody
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Roxsana Hernandez, a transgender woman who died while in the custody of ICE, an ... | |
| | PrideIndex.com's Esteem Awards June 30
PrideIndex.com announced the seven organizations and 12 individuals that have been selected to be honored at the 11th Annual Esteem Awards. This year's cocktail reception will take place Saturday, June 30, at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted ... | | 
| | British activist talks political endeavors, U.S. speaking tour
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The ascension of the Conservative (Tory) Thatcher government in the 1980s and the birth of what is now known as neoliberalism drove Kevin Ovenden toward radical left politics during his high school years in the Northern ... | |
| | 'Foster and Adopt' June 29 at Center
The town-hall event "Foster and Adopt Our Children: Recruiting Within the LGBTQ Community and for LGBTQ Children"will take place Friday, June 29, 5-9 p.m., at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. The event will include ... | | 
| | Illinois Diversity Council holds initial roundtable event
The Illinois Diversity Council (ILDC) held its first-ever LGBTQIA roundtable event—"Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: Advocating for LGBTQIA Equality in the Workplace"—June 14 at the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Illinois offices ... | | 
| | PRIDE COVERAGE 2018 Center on Halsted celebrates Pride
The Lake View LGBT community space Center on Halsted continued a long tradition of kickoff parties for Pride weekend. On June 22, the festivities began with international DJ Deanne. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams served treats with ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Supreme Court, Edie Windsor, Utah mob, Starbucks
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, the high court vacated and remanded the Washington state Supreme Court's decision in Arlene's Flowers v. Washington, a case involving a same-sex couple turned ... | | 
| | WORLD Attacker subdued, United Nations news, group attacks Budweiser
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
A gay army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, stepped in to shut down an attack by a belligerent and violently homophobic man on a bus in London, NewNowNext.com noted. Former Grenadier Guardsman Lee ... | | 
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President Bill Clinton reveals turn as mystery writer in visit
By NOAH MCCARTHY
Former President Bill Clinton came to Chicago's Auditorium Theatre on June 21 to discuss his newest accomplishment, the publication of The President is Missing, a mystery-thriller co-authored by James Patterson. Although he may not be as ... | |
| | Half of LGBTQ Employees in the U.S. Remain Closeted at Work, per HRC
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation released the results of a survey of employees across the nation, revealing the persistent daily challenges that have led nearly half of LGBTQ people to remain closeted ... | |
| | Fear Grows Serial Killer Targeting Jacksonville's Transgender Community
From a news release
Jacksonville, FL — Equality Florida mourns the murder of a transgender woman killed this Sunday in Jacksonville and joins with local LGBTQ leaders in calling on law enforcement to change policies that are hampering the investigation ... | |
| | SCOTUS rules Muslim ban constitutional, HRC and Lambda respond
From news releases
HRC Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Muslim Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) responded to the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling that the Trump-Pence Administration's Muslim Ban is constitutional. ... | |
| | Supreme Court Sends LGBT Discrimination Case Back to Washington State Supreme Court
From news releases
From ACLU: WASHINGTON — On the heels of the Supreme Court's decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, the high court vacated and remanded the Washington State Supreme Court's decision in Arlene's Flowers v. Washington, a case involving a ... | |
| | Temple Professor Helps Launch First Exhibit of LGBTQ Video Game Archives
From a press release
PHILADELPHIA — June 21, 2018 — For the first time worldwide, the queer history of video games will be explored in a major museum exhibition: "Rainbow Arcade" will open at Schwules Museum Berlin in December 2018. ... | |
| | Raoul for AG attacks opponent on anti-gay views
From a press release
CHICAGO — As we celebrate Pride Month, Kwame Raoul's campaign for Attorney General has released a new video, "Republican Erika Harold: Wrong for Illinois," highlighting her shocking views on the safety of children and same-sex couples ... | | 
| | Proud to Run marks 37 years with theme 'Run Foward'
Proud To Run celebrated 37 years with its annual 5K run/walk and 10K run June 23 at The Grove just north of Montrose Harbor. This year marked the first time the event has a theme, "Run Foward," as well as ads ... | | 
| | Chicago Dyke March returns to Little Village
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The 22nd annual Chicago Dyke March returned to Little Village on Chicago's Southwest Side this year. Front and center was the message of the event: It was pro-Palestinian, with inclusion up front of Little Village residents ... | | 
| | Rush University Medical Center holds fifth annual Pride Month reception
Filmmaker, writer and artist Lilly Wachowski's "Say Our Names" exhibit was featured at the Rush University Medical Center's 5th annual Pride Month reception June 20 on the Medical Center's West Side campus. T Chicago Department of ... | | 
| | Pennycuff apartments groundbreaking held in Logan Square
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A groundbreaking was held for the John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments at Robert Castillo Plaza, 2031 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square, June 23. The special guests were Castillo joined by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ald. Joe Moreno ... | | 
| | Affinity hosts W.O.M.B. pride night
The monthly W.O.M.B. poetry and performance night June 21 at Affinity Community Services in Bronzeville featured special readings written by African American legends including Pat Parker and Audre Lorde, as interpreted by Chicago women, as well ... | | 
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Berwyn hosts 2nd Pride celebration
West suburban Berwyn hosted their second annual Pride celebration June 23, with a short march, gathering with speakers, and a closing party at Lavergne's bar. The first event last year was the idea of Gary Lennon, ... | |
| | White Sox to hold first ballpark-wide Pride Night Aug. 31
From a news release
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox will hold their first ballpark-wide Pride Night in association with the club's "BasebALL: One Game for All" diversity and inclusion initiative at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, Aug. 31 vs. ... | | 
| | Statement from CTU President Karen Lewis
From a news release
CHICAGO, June 22, 2018—Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis issued the following statement today in the wake of reports that she has submitted paperwork for retirement as a CPS educator: Given my health challenges, it is ... | |
| | Attorney General Lisa Madigan honored by fellow Attorneys General
From a news release
Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan received the prestigious Kelley-Wyman award Thursday from attorneys general across the country. The Kelley-Wyman Award is presented by the National Association of Attorneys General ... | |
| | Milwaukee Pride welcomes 45,000
Milwaukee Pride's 31st Annual PrideFest Milwaukee welcomed a record-breaking crowd of 45,000 people, according to a press release. This number reflects a 21-percent increase over the previous record of 37,682 set in 2017—and is the single ... | | 
| | Chicago women launch LGBTQ travel companies specializing in same-sex weddings in Italy
From a press release
CHICAGO, IL (JUNE2018) —To Italy lovers, Rome is the most romantic city in Europe — sorry Paris! Amid passionate residents, spectacular natural beauty, great food, and flowing wine, Italy inspires love for ... | | 
| | Point Foundation names 45 LGBTQ students for scholarships
From a press release
LOS ANGELES (June 20, 2018) — Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students, today announced its ... | | 
| | For the first time, City Club invites Pride inside
The first time the City Club of Chicago held an LGBTQ event, it did so with what panel moderator and Equality Illinois CEO Brian Johnson called "leaders" of the LGBTQ community. City Club chairman Edward Mazur ... |
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| | BOOKS
Jim Elledge spills 'Fairy Town' secrets at Unabridged
Gay history descended upon Lake View's Unabridged Bookstore June 20, when Unabridged employee and local historian Owen Keehnen interviewed Jim Elledge, the author of the recently released Boys of Fairy Town. The book is a comprehensive
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| | THEATER
Higher ground,'The View Upstairs' at Pride Arts Center
A port city whose coastal elevation mandates cemetery repositories above the ground surface is almost guaranteed to have a rich necrology, but the legacy of the 1973 UpStairs Lounge holocaust remained buried until 2016, when the ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Golden Girls, The Lost Episodes, Volume 2
Playwright: David Cerda At: Hell In A Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. Tickets: $15-$27; handbagproductions.org; 800-838-3006. Runs through: Sept. 7 In the annals of North American comedy, the television series providing the ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Green Bay Tree
Author: Mordaunt Shairp. At: Pride Arts Center- Buena Theater, 4147 N Broadway. Tickets: 866-811-4111; PrideFilmAndPlays.com; $15-30. Runs through: July 8 It's hard out there for a straight-faced read on a melodrama like ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW You Can't Take It With You
Playwright: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart At: Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Tickets: OakParkFestival.com; $32. Runs through: July 22 A collection of dream-chasing free spirits, some related by blood and others merely by ... | |
| | Critic's Picks
The Light Fantastic, Jackalope Theatre at the Broadway Armory, extended through June 30. You have just one more weekend to see Ike Holter's exorcist-scary outsmart-the-devil parable whose playbill credits include a "ghost wrangler." ... | | 
| | THEATER SPOTLIGHT Hamlet
In the Gift Theatre's memorable staging of Hamlet, the titular Danish prince (Daniel Kyri) is mercurial, conflicted and contemporary. As a troubled young man in a state rotten with secrets, Hamlet has fire in his eyes ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Haymarket
Playwright: Alex Higgin-Houser (book, lyrics), David Kornfeld (music) At: Underscore Theatre at the Den Theatre's Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: UnderscoreTheatre.com; $30-$35, $15 students, industry ... | |
| | Peach holding 'Water' June 30
The Chicago-born national LGBTQ+ women's event series Peach will host its Pride event, "Water," on Saturday, June 30, 12-4 p.m., at Whiskey Business (private rooftop), 1367 N. Milwaukee Ave. This 21-and-older event is part of the ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE THEATER Bob Mackie sews a 'Cher Show'
Fashion designer Bob Mackie has dressed a multitude of Hollywood icons over the years and is now bringing his costumes to life on the Chicago stage for The Cher Show. He was worked with Cher for ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Frank Ocean, Amandla Stenberg, Kylie Minogue, anti-hate PSA
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Univ. of California-Berkeley students will be able to take a class about openly LGBT R&B singer Frank Ocean this fall, according to NewNowNext.com. The class is called "Brain Like Berkeley," which is also a lyric from ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Maids
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Author: Jean Genet At: The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand Ave. Tickets: 866-811-4111 or TheArtisticHome.org; $25/ Runs through: July 14 The Maids at the Artistic Home theater is little bit unexplainable, but deeply entrancing. It's a ... | | 
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BOOKS Roxane Gay talks sexual violence, writing advice in Chicago visit
Author Roxane Gay made an appearance at City Winery June 19 to promote her paperback releases of Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture and Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body. The event, which The Book ... | | 
| | MOVIE REVIEW Hearts Beat Loud
Director: Brett Haley Starring: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons and Ted Danson. Time: 96 minutes. Currently in theaters In Hearts Beat Loud, actress Kiersey Clemons stars as medical student Sam Fisher—who receives guidance from her father Frank, ... | | 
| | Hell in a Handbag cast announced for The Artificial Jungle
From a press release
CHICAGO (June 20, 2018) — Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for The Artificial Jungle, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam. The Artificial Jungle will feature an ... |
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| | PRIDE COVERAGE 2018 Montrose gathering
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| | PRIDE COVERAGE 2018
Pride North in Rogers Park
Hundreds flocked to this annual Northside Pride party, which unfolded on Sunday, June 24, after the parade. Two stages of DJs (including Sandra Suave, Eric Daly, The Byrne Twins, Ron Geronimo, Laura Bee, Jerry Featherston and ... | | 
| | DINING Lawry's deal, Revival Social Club closes, Walton to open
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Through June 30, Lawry's the Prime Rib, 100 E. Ontario St., is offering $80 steak dinners for two people in honor of the restaurant's 80th anniversary on June 15. The dinner include the original spinning bowl ... | | 
| | Pride Family Fest one of Back Lot Bash's many events
Back Lot Bash's 'Pride Family Fest' had family fun, food, crafts, balloon artists and games on Saturday June 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Cheetash's Gym on Clark St. ... | | 
| | SAVOR Homestead on the Roof; Big Gay Ice Cream at Nico
Have you ever seen one of those print ads or commercials where people dine in a picturesque outdoor setting—while eating perfect-looking dishes and laughing? Well, that can happen to you, courtesy of Homestead on the Roof ... | | 
| | Big Gay Ice Cream offering treats for Pride Weekend
With Chicago celebrating Pride Month (culminating in June 24's Pride Parade), it makes perfect sense for Big Gay Ice Cream to offer some treats in the city. On June 22, Big Gay Ice Cream stopped by ... | |
| | Peach presents the Water Pride Edition celebrating LGBTQ+ women, femmes
From a press release
Peach!, an event series that celebrates all LGBTQ+ women & femme family, presents the 2018 4-event series…'The Elements' (Air, Water, Earth, & Fire). Join us as we explore the resilient spirit, beauty, and power of our ... |
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