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| | HHS wants to rewrite sex-discrimination law
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reportedly prepared a proposal to limit the identification of a person's gender to include only "male" or "female," based on what genitals the person was designated as ... | | 
| | Rauner ad depicts Madigan, Pritzker in mock gay wedding
A new political ad from incumbent Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, depicting a marriage between rival J.B. Pritzker and House Speaker Mike Madigan, has been blasted by advocates and politicians for its anti-LGBT overtones. "Rauner just vetoed ... | |
| | Report: Trump may remove transgender rights from federal civil rights law
The Trump administration is considering defining gender on the basis of genitalia at birth—which would surely rescind protections of transgender people under federal civil-rights law and threaten trans-related rights in ... |
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| | Treasurer's office
observes LGBT
History Month
Illinois state Treasurer Mike Frerichs and his office paid tribute to LGBT History Month on Oct. 18 by honoring a number of longtime community activists. In a ceremony held in the main concourse of the James ... | |
| | 'S.O.S. Ball,' equality panel Oct. 27 at CSU
Chicago State University's (CSU's) Student Government Association (SGA), In Demand Entertainment (IDE) and the Overall Icon House of Infiniti are collaborating to host the 16th annual S.O.S. Ball and the ... | | 
| | Longtime activists reflect on trans community issues
In a talk she took part in Oct. 16 at Lake View Presbyterian Church, activist Stefanie Clark said that she and co-speaker Gloria Allen are "sisters from different mothers." Both women discussed their lives, as well ... | | 
| | Ross keynotes at TransTech summit
Entrepreneur/performer Angelica Ross opened the 2018 TransTech summit, which was held Oct. 20 at Groupon's River North headquarters with a keynote address about finding one's own "superpower." Ross, a former Chicagoan who is currently a regular ... | | 
| | Corporate LGBT groups host 'LGBTQ Movement: Then and Now'
The corporate LGBT groups Out@Comcast and Out@NBCUniversal held a discussion Oct. 18 entitled "The LGBTQ Movement: Then and Now" at NBC 5 studios downtown. The presentation, held in observance of LGBT History Month, was moderated by ... | |
| | LGBT-friendly Lee Lumber closing
Lee Lumber—the largest family-owned lumberyard in Chicago that had a float that once won a prize in Chicago's Gay Pride Parade—is closing after 66 years, The Chicago Tribune reported. The company's materials and workmanship are part ... | | 
| | Transilient project tells non-binary, trans stories
As Basil Soper was soaking in the silence of a ten-day meditation retreat a few years ago, he began forming the blueprint for Transilient, a traveling photo and interview-based project of which he is the founder ... | | 
| | Illinois scholar receives MacArthur Fellowship
A prominent Illinois sociologist and legal scholar has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation for her work researching issues around accessibility of legal resources. Rebecca Sandefur, who is a lesbian, was one ... | |
| | APA decries apparent administration attempt to erase transgender definition
WASHINGTON — A reported attempt by the administration to redefine sex in civil rights law in order to remove anti-discrimination protections for transgender people fails to recognize decades of scientific ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Debra Shore talks water, climate issues
Debra Shore is running for a third six-year term on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) board. She was the first out LGBT candidate to win this office when she joined the board in 2006. Windy ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Marcelino Garcia on running for MWRD
Marcelino Garcia is currently Cook County Health and Hospital System's community affairs director as well as an Overseas Strategies, LLC, partner. He is also a licensed attorney and would be the second out LGBT person, alongside ... | |
| | ELECTIONS 2018 Chicago NOW PAC backs Preckwinkle
The Chicago NOW PAC is endorsing Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for mayor of Chicago. "We are extremely excited to be supporting Toni's candidacy for mayor. She is the only progressive in the mayoral race ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS 2018
Kevin B. Morrison aims to be the first out Cook Co. commissioner
Community organizer Kevin B. Morrison (D) is running against three-term 15th District Cook County Commissioner and Illinois Republican Party Chair Timothy Owen Schneider. Windy City Times: What has the campaign trail been like since you were ... | |
| | Working for a world where all can live
GUEST COLUMN
The following was presented as the keynote for State Treasurer Frerichs LGBTQ History Month Program Thank you Treasurer Frerichs for inviting me to speak today. Thank you, Alice Morales, for coordinating this event. And thank you ... | |
| | HRC Chicago to honor Indivisible Aurora
Indivisible Aurora will receive the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago Community Leadership Award at the 2018 HRC Chicago Gala and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, starting at 6 p.m. ... | |
| | Gay rights advocates condemn Rauner ad
Equality Illinois PAC, the political action committee arm of the Equality Illinois organization, on October 31 released a statement condemning Republican nominee Bruce Rauner for a campaign ad attacking an opponent for their support of gay ... | | 
| | 50 Years On, Busting the Myths of Stonewall
Each of us who were at Stonewall has a different view of the event. They run the gamut from it being a rebellion, a riot, a revolution, or simply a night of the queens having fun and taking over their home, ... | |
| | Joie de Vine starts GoFundMe campaign
The Andersonville nightspot Joie de Vine has launched a GoFundMe campaign as it fights to remain open. The 14-year-old business has stated that it needs funds as it faces "increased competition and changing community preferences." It ... | | 
| | The Emma Jones Society Convention, largest LGBT gathering in country
Emma Jones was one of the greatest LGBT allies in the 1960s in northern Florida. Too bad she didn't actually exist. When a reporter once went looking for the mysterious woman he was told, "Honey, the ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Pelosi, Planned Parenthood, gay GOP judge, Schindler death
Speaking at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) identified the Equality Act as a personal goal in wide-ranging remarks about her plans for the next ... | | 
| | Carolyn Wahlskog on upcoming award, career, mobilization
Carolyn Wahlskog, the senior program manager of 360 Youth Services, will receive the Emerging Leader Award from the Illinois chapter of The National Association of Social Workers on Wed., Oct. 24, at the Hilton Lisle. According ... | | 
| | WORLD Activist attacked, LGBT+ flight, Richard Grenell, sterilization
French LGBT-rights activist Guillaume Melanie has suffered injuries, including a broken nose, after he was violently beaten up in a what he called a homophobic hate crime, PinkNews reported. Melanie is the president of Urgence Homophobie ... | |
| | Nicole Maines to be honored with HRC Chicago Visibility Award
CHICAGO, Ill., October 22, 2018— Nicole Maines, transgender actor and activist, will be honored with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago Visibility Award. The award will recognize Nicole's incredible fight to be herself, as well as ... | | 
| | Local architecture firm partners with nonprofit for pro bono project
Local architect firm JGMA does not let money restrict its clients. Not unlike other architects working on the South and West sides, JGMA's philosophy that design can influence better education, social programs and more public space ... | | 
| | Lesbian CEO takes reins at New Thought Channel
At New Thought Channel, Paula Langguth Ryan serves as the chief financial officer, chief operating officer, marketing director and promotions manager. Now, has taken on yet another role: CEO. In Indiana, Ryan was born on the ... | |
| | Trump administration reportedly narrowing federal definition of sex, groups comment
From the ACLU: NEW YORK—The Trump administration is reportedly working to dramatically roll-back protections for transgender students and narrow the definitions of sex and gender that courts have increasingly used ... | | 
| | Former Mich. governor keynotes milestone Personal PAC event
Personal PAC marked 25 years of advocating for pro-choice candidates with the organization's annual awards luncheon, featuring a rousing keynote address by former Michigan Gov. and Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, to a packed house of ... | | 
| | Chelsea Clinton signs hundreds of new kids' books at W&CF
More than 700 people of all ages lined up around the block to meet author, Clinton Foundation Vice-Chair and former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton Oct. 21 at Women and Children First bookstore. Clinton signed copies of ... | |
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Margaret Atwood to discuss 'The Handmaid's Tale' at Northwestern Oct. 30
EVANSTON, Ill. — Margaret Atwood, author of "The Handmaid's Tale," will visit Northwestern University to discuss the implications her 1985 dystopian novel has on our contemporary world as part of the One Book One Northwestern program. ... | |
| | Women's Advocates Condemn Erika Harold for Sexual Harassment Victim Blaming
Chicago, IL — Today, State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, State Sen. Heather Steans, and State Rep. Ann Williams and representatives of Planned Parenthood and Equality Illinois condemned Republican AG nominee Erika Harold for blaming and shaming victims ... | |
| | IDOC sued on behalf of Black & Pink for censoring free speech of LGBTQ prisoners
Chicago, IL (October 18, 2018) — Today, attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Chicago chapter of Black & Pink, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide LGBTQ people in prison with allies ... | |
| | Legislation Would Expand Care for LGBT Elders, People With HIV
Yesterday, D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to better protect and support LGBT elders and older people living with HIV in the District of Columbia. The bill, modeled after similar efforts ... |
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| | Aguilera, Sivan deliver sick shows
The Chicago Theatre packed in the audiences this past week with two shows that stood out for queer attendees. Starting with pop singer Christina Aguilera on Oct. 16, this landmark venue filled up for the two ... | | 
| | A Cradle Song Part Two
A Cradle Song, written by Mark Zubro and illustrated by W.S. Reed, debuts in the Windy City Times as the new holiday classic. Filled with travail and woe, warmth and great joy, it is a story for the ages. It will ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
Flyin' West, American Blues Theater @ Stage 773, through Nov. 3. In all-Black Nicodemus, KS in 1898, four feisty farming women deal with a rogue male. An endearing cast puts over this enjoyable melodrama-comedy blend. JA ... | | 
| | HedwigDances Futura World premiere begins Nov. 1
Hedwig Dances choreographer and artistic director Jan Bartoszek has taken the company's reputation as an interdisciplinary creative force to new heights in her latest collaborative work. Futura applies principles of the Bauhaus ... | |
| | Swan Lake
Composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky At Joffrey Ballet at The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; 312-386-8905; Joffrey.org; $35-$195. Runs through: Oct. 28 A story of magic, mystery and an impossible love bourrées onto the stage of ... | | 
| | Frankenstein
Playwright Nick Dear At Remy Bumppo Theater Company at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.. Tickets: RemyBumppo.org; 773-975-8150; $37.75-$62.75. Runs through: Nov. 17 Imagine a newborn baby—not a round, cuddly, greeting-card cherub, but a thin, pale, ... | |
| | SPOTLIGHT on Hooded
In Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies, two Black teens spend one long night in a confined space. Marquis is a preppie bookworm from an affluent home. Tru is a street smart survivor ... | | 
| | Gypsy
Playwright Arthur Laurents (book), Jule Styne (music), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) At Porchlight Music Theatre, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: 773-777-9884 or PorchlightMusicTheatre.org; $34-$61. Runs ... | | 
| | 'The Last Session' musical tackles AIDS
More than 675,000 people in the United States have died of HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the '80s according to the Center for Disease Control. Another 1.2 million Americans currently live with ... | |
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CSO performing with 'Frankenstein' screening Oct. 26
Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform Academy Award-winning composer Franz Waxman's score to Bride of Frankenstein at an Oct. 26 screening of the film at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. The 1935 film, ... | | 
| | Pippin
Playwright Roger O. Hirson (book), Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) At Mercury Theater Chicago, Venus Cabaret, 3745 N. Southport Ave. Tickets 773-325-1700 or MercuryTheaterChicagocom; $60-$65. Runs through: Nov. 18 If ... | | 
| | Rupert Everett, having a Wilde time with 'The Happy Prince'
At the height of Rupert Everett's stardom, he was co-starring alongside Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and opposite one of his best friends, Madonna, in The Next Best Thing (2000). He even voiced ... | | 
| | The American Revolution
Devised by Theater Unspeakable At Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $20-30; Greenhousetheater.org . Runs through: Nov. 11 Seven actors. Twenty-one square feet. The entire American Revolution. According ... | | 
| | Jill Soloway reads from 'She Wants It' at local appearance
With a line of people wrapped around the block in increasingly chilly weather, it was easy to catch snippets of why fans were there to see the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning creator of Transparent, Jill ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"I actually feel bad for him. What I saw was a minstrel show today. Him in front of all these white people—mostly white people—embarrassing himself and embarrassing Americans, but mostly African-Americans, because every one of them ... | |
| | So You Think You Can Dance Live tour in Chicago Oct. 29
The So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2018 tour, based on the Fox dance-competition show, will stop at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., on Monday, Oct. 29. Among other people, the concert features ... | | 
| | Truman and the Birth of Israel
Playwright: William Spatz At: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-404-7336; GreenhouseTheater.org; $32-$35 Runs through: Nov. 18 My father said Harry Truman supported Israel because of Eddie Jacobsen ... | | 
| | Glad Rags, Garbage perform
Out troubadour Glad Matt and his band, Glad Rags, played a pre-siesta show at The Hideout Inn on Oct. 14 in support of their latest full-length release, Wonder Under (on bandcamp). The band played selections from ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ 'Orange' ending, 'Tales of the City,' Rihanna, Jussie Smollett
Lionsgate's Orange Is the New Black, which streams on Netflix, will end with season seven in 2019, TheWrap.com reported. Season six dropped in its entirety on June 27. Creator Jenji Kohan said in 2017 that she ... | | 
| | Monthly Pride Film Fest returns on election night with LGBTQ independent short films
Pride Films and Plays' monthly festival of LGBTQ independent short films will return for its second season on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Ten films chosen from over 120 entries will be screened. In honor of the ... | |
| | American Blues Theater, Goodman Theatre Lead 50th Annual Jeff Awards
CHICAGO, IL - The Jeff Awards celebrated their 50th anniversary on Monday, October 22, 2018 during a spirited and nostalgic ceremony at Drury Lane Oakbrook. American Blues Theater's "Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story" received the most awards ... | | 
| | Masque Macabre
By Aly Greaves Amidei, John Henry Roberts, Cara Beth Heath At Strawdog Theatre, 1806 W. Berenice Ave. Tickets Strawdog.org, $40-$50. Info 773-644-1380. Runs Through: Oct. 31 Strawdog Theatre's new immersive ... | | 
| | David Hernandez,'Idol' alum on new CD, recovery and self-love
American Idol finalist David Hernandez's new self-released Kingdom: The Mixtape shows a great maturity from 2011's I Am Who I Am. While it explores depression, substance abuse and frustrations with the music industry, Kingdom also celebrates ... | | 
| | Doc explores Art, AIDS and activism in Chicago
Documents: Art, AIDS & Activism in Chicago—a traveling documentary that Visual AIDS and QUEER, ILL + OKAY presented—premiered Oct. 20 at Pride Arts Center. The documentary showed the history of fighting AIDS and HIV in Chicago ... | | 
| | Chicago hosts Latino Fashion Week
The opening night of Latino Fashion Week was as fierce as the models walking the runway. The opening night was Oct. 11 at Block Thirty Seven in downtown Chicago. Models, photographers, spectators and friends gathered for ... | | 
| | CIFF names winners; LGBT movies named
The 54th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) hosted its Awards Ceremony at AMC River East 21, on Oct. 19, celebrating the films chosen as the award winners by the Festival juries. Prizes were awarded to films ... | | 
| | Chicago author publishes story about escape
Coming from a place of experiences and a vast amount of travel, Joe English has written his first novel, A Place Called Schugara. English was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and came of age in Mexico ... | | 
| | Coco Sho-Nell's horror show to present real scares
For more than a decade, Raymond Cleveland has broken out the fright wigs and fake blood to celebrate his favorite holiday, Halloween. Cleveland's onstage persona, Coco Sho-Nell, has teamed with dozens of drag and variety performers ... | | 
| | Noah Cyrus gives fans a 'Good Cry'
Singer Noah Cyrus just gave Chicago a "Good Cry" at the House of Blues recently. Her new Good Cry EP covers a very public breakup with rapper Lil Xan, the passing of collaborator XXXTentacion and her ... | | 
| | Out Libertyville actor takes stage in 'Hello, Dolly'
As a student at Libertyville High School, Ian Liberto he was more of a band geek than a theater kid. The double-bass player even got a scholarship. But when Liberto graduated from Decatur's Millikin University in ... | | 
| | It's Only a Play
By Terrence McNally At Pride Arts Center, The Broadway, 4139 N. Broadway. Tickets: 866-811-4111 or 773-857-0222; PrideFilmsAndPlays.com, $25-$40. Runs through: Nov. 11 Can a play be accused of being Minnesota-nice? ... | |
| | Chicago-made "the T" Wins Best Indie Series in Streamy Awards
Chicago, IL - The winners of 24 Streamy Awards were unveiled this past weekend, including Chicago-made web series "the T" (Full Spectrum Features and OTV), which won for Best Indie Series. The 8th Annual Streamy Awards, ... | | 
| | Joffrey's 'Swan Lake' draws on Degas, backstage drama
Swan Lake may evoke thoughts of feathers, tutus and Natalie Portman. In 2014, the Joffrey Ballet set out to change that—and ended up with a hit. This year, Oct. 17-28, the Joffrey revives its production of ... | |
| | Wright tour in Rockford Oct. 23
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is hosting a day trip, "Wright's Accessible Usonian: The Laurent House in Rockford," on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to a Rockford, Illinois, residence—the only home Wright designed to be wheelchair-accessible. The home ... | | 
| | The Boogeyman comes for the adults in new Halloween film
Late in John Carpenter's 1978 classic Halloween, young Tommy Doyle—whose babysitter, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), has just fended off one of multiple attacks from Michael Myers, a.k.a. "The Shape"—hurriedly ... |
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| | Hundreds dress up for 'Big Orange Ball'
Hundreds of people crowded the Park West Oct. 20 for Howard Brown Health's fourth annual Big Orange Ball—the kickoff to the Halloween season. Raising nearly $150,000, the event showcased the A.J.A. Talent dancers on Park West's ... | | 
| | 'Wig' out! HalloWig raises funds for Lurie
Things got pretty hairy at Sidetrack for their HalloWig party, Saturday, October 20. Bewigged participants pitched in to help raise over $5,000 for Lurie Children's Hospital. The party was hosted by Sidetrack resident Dixie Lynn Cartwright. ... | | 
| | DINING 'Raising the Bar,' Trotter gala, Halloween items
—The James Beard Foundation's Taste America will present an inaugural kick-off reception on Thursday, Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m., at The Lakewood, 1758 W. Lake St. "Raising the Bar—James Beard Foundation Celebrates Women ... | | 
| | SAVOR Alpana Singh returns to 'Check, Please!'
DISH Dining Guide
Check, Please!—the local show focuses on a rotating panel of everyday people commenting on various restaurants—will have a combination of the new and the familiar when Alpana Singh returns to helm the show after a five-year ... |
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