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| | Illinois trans woman freed from prison
Strawberry Hampton—a transgender woman who was transferred to multiple Illinois men's prisons after making abuse allegations against inmates and guards—is now free after the public campaigned for her release, WBEZ.org ... | | 
| | WOMEN'S WORLD CUP U.S. wins championship
On July 7 in Lyon, France, the United States claimed a fourth Women's World Cup triumph with a 2-0 victory over European champions Netherlands in the final. Megan Rapinoe, an out lesbian, and Rose Lavelle scored ... | |
| | Convicted Lake View killer hangs himself
A Chicago man who'd been convicted of killing two gay men in 1987 has died after hanging himself in jail. The incident, which took place the evening of July 2, was reported on the CWB Chicago ... |
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| | PASSAGES Steven Courtney
Steven Joseph Courtney died of natural causes in his home on June 26 in Chicago. He had just turned 59 in May. Steve was born on May 8, 1960, in Dekalb, Illinois, and graduated from Dekalb High School in 1979. Steve ... | |
| | Meister announces run for clerk
Activist and civil-rights attorney Jacob Meister launched his campaign for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court with a video announcement on Facebook. Meister—who founded the LGBTQ advocacy organization The ... | | 
| | WorldPride crowds estimated at 5M
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that approximately 5 million people attended WorldPride in New York City over the June 29-30 weekend, surpassing estimates of about 3 million, ABC News reported. The mayor also ... | | 
| | Larry Kramer gives us one more chance to wake the f*ck up
Our friend Larry Kramer, the godfather of the AIDS activism movement, hasn't lost his edge. That should surprise no one. In his speech at the Queer Liberation March on June 30 (at the Queer Liberation March ... | | 
| | PRIDE 2019 Esteem Awards honor local, national Black LGBTQ communities
The 12th Annual Esteem Awards paid tribute to 11 individuals and organizations Sunday for their contributions to the LGBTQ community. Held in conjunction with the Lighthouse Church of Chicago's Black Gay Pride Worship service on July ... | | 
| | WORLD Canadian school law, Mexico City parade, Indian rape statute
The United Conservative government of new Alberta Premier Jason Kenney—promoted by some on the Canadian right as a model for the nation—has passed legislation that gay rights activists say will roll back protections for gay-straight alliances ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Court briefs, flag burned, Amazon books removed
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Lambda Legal, Out & Equal, Out Leadership and Freedom for All Americans announced that 206 major corporations have signed a "friend of the court" brief that will be filed with the ... | |
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Cook County Commissioner Morrison plans town hall in Elk Grove Township
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host his second town hall since he was sworn into office in Elk Grove Village this week. The town hall will be held Wednesday ... | | 
| | Black Gay Men's Caucus holds annual LoveFest
On July 6, The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus, in partnership with Rails Marketing Group and David Dodd Productions, presented the annual LoveFest at The Promontory in Hyde Park. This year's festival featured a brunch buffet; ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Milos Stehlik, leader in the Chicago film industry
Monday, July 8, 2019: Milos Stehlik, founder of Facets and a key figure in the development of Chicago's international film culture, died at his home in Lincoln Park, Chicago on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He died ... | | 
| | Two Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Sites get World Heritage Desnignation
CHICAGO, IL (July 8, 2019) — The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is proud to announce that the Frederick C. Robie House (1908-1910) and Unity Temple (1905-08), both architectural masterpieces designed by Frank ... | | 
| | Activist/author Urvashi Vaid keynotes DignityUSA event
Attorney, author and advocate Urvashi Vaid gave a keynote address at DignityUSA's three day conference, "True to the Spirit, True to Ourselves," July 6 at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. (DignityUSA is a national pro-LGBTQ Catholic ... | | 
| | Buttigieg speaks at Rainbow PUSH event
Openly gay presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke July 2 at a the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Fund's annual Business Breakfast event at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Buttigieg did not discuss ... | |
| | Handyman arrested in gay ex-actor's death
Oregon authorities arrested a man in connection with the death of actor Dennis Day, an original member of Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club, Deadline noted. The former Disney star was 76 when his husband, Ernie Caswell, ... | | 
| | Smollett wants case moved to federal court
Embattled actor Jussie Smollett wants the lawsuit that the City of Chicago filed against him moved from state court to federal court, The Chicago Tribune noted. The city sued the actor in April for $130,000—the cost ... |
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| | DRAG PROFILE Bella DeBalle
NAME "Bella DeBalle is inspired by my favorite movie, Beauty and the Beast. I wanted a really stupid pun name because I'm an idiot, but I also wanted something glamorous and regal sounding because she's a
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| | 10 Questions with Felix Maritaud
Audiences were still talking about Felix Maritaud's performance in the 2017 hit French film, '120 Beats Per Minute', about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 1990s France, when another critically acclaimed film, 'Sauvage' premiered ... | | 
| | 'Paris Is Burning' at Music Box in July
A new 2K restoration of the 1990 landmark documentary Paris Is Burning will run July 12-18 at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. Preceding the FX show Pose by decades, this film looks at ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW King Lear
Playwright: William Shakespeare At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: Redtwist.org and 773-728-7529; $35-$40. Runs through: Aug. 4 What comes to mind first when we hear "Shakespeare's King Lear" is grandeur: scenery-chewing by a ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Head Over Heels
Songs: The Go-Go's; Conception and original book: Jeff Whitty; Book adaptation: James Magruder At: Kokandy Productions at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.. Tickets: 773-975-8150 or KokandyProductions.com; $35-$40. Runs through: Aug. 25 ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW The Flower of Hawaii
Authors: Paul Abraham (composer); Alfred Grunwald & Fritz Lohner-Beda (librettists). At: Chicago Folks Operetta, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: FolksOperetta.org; $30-$40. Runs through: July 14 The music is ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Tempest
Author: William Shakespeare At: Lincoln Park and various other Chicago public parks. Tickets: MidsommerFlight.com; Tickets are free, no reservations required. Runs through: Aug 25 Producing the ideal Shakespeare in the ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
Six, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, through Aug. 4—This acclaimed and proudly feminist British fringe musical smartly reimagines the six wives of King Henry VIII as contemporary pop song contestants in a flashy sing-off. SCM The Ballad of ... | | 
| | Teen performer talks Jimmys, being on Broadway
By Joshua Irvine
He was standing on an escalator in the lobby of a Times Square theater when the magnitude of what Jacob Simon was experiencing hit him. "It was surreal," Simon said. "I was, like, 'Wow, we're in ... | | 
| | PRIDE 2019 Prince Poppycock entertains at Pride event
By Mackenzie Murtaugh
Chicago's Pride celebration began June 28 at the Center on Halsted with a performance by Prince Poppycock, the opera-singing entertainer known for his time on America's Got Talent. Poppycock took the stage after a few hours ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"Do you know what? I've been giving that some thought recently because a couple of other parents said that to me as well. I think, you really don't start thinking about that until you are a parent, and I think — ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Lance Bass, trans actor, Miley Cyrus, 'Queer Eye'
In California, Lance Bass is a co-owner of Rocco's WeHo—the latest iteration in a small chain of establishments that mixes a traditional sports bar with an Italian-American eatery, Advocate.com noted. However, this queer spot also includes ... | |
| | Jazz group to perform 'Immigrant Stories' July 22 in Chicago
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), under the direction of artistic director and co-founder Orbert Davis, will conclude its second year of the series entitled "Chicago Immigrant Stories" on Monday, July 22, at Millennium Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The ... | |
| | 'Ms. Blakk' now running thru July 21
Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has added seven more performances to the run of Ms. Blakk For President. Now playing through July 21 at Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., this new work ... | | 
| | Patricca play to be performed July 21
Promethean Theatre Ensemble will perform An Uncertain Hour, a work by gay playwright Nick Patricca, on Sunday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at The Lincoln Loft, 3036 N. Lincoln Ave. According to a press release, the ... | | 
| | 'Toni Morrison' running at Music Box
Director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is currently running at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., through Thursday, July 11. According to a press release, the film "offers an artful and ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW GRINDR The Opera (An Unauthorized Parody)
Book, music and lyrics by: Erik Ransom At: The Buena, Pride Arts Center, 4147 N. Broadway. Tickets: pridefilmsandplays.com; $20-40. Runs through: July 28 Looking for an easy way to chat with and meet other gay/bisexual men ... | | 
| | ART Darling Shear on artistic journey, making history
Mixed-media artist Darling Shear will become the first transgender artist to receive a grant from the Chicago Dancemakers Forum at the organization's annual awards celebration and benefit, to be held Thursday, July 11, at The Arts ... | | 
| | THEATER Sean Masterson's Timeless Magic
Playwright: Sean Masterson At: Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, Chicago. Tickets: https://www.chicagomagiclounge.com/ . Runs through: Oct 2 How has the Chicago Magic Lounge existed since 2015 without my having been aware of it? This old ... | | 
| | Renee Taylor lives her Life on a Diet
Renee Taylor will always be remembered as Sylvia Fine, the mother in the TV series The Nanny, but her accomplishments are many. She created 22 plays, four films and nine TV movies and series with her ... |
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| | SAVOR Maddon's Post
It's safe to say that the co-owners of Maddon's Post (1119 W. Waveland Ave.; https://www.MaddonsPost.com)—James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano and Chicago Cubs coach Joe Maddon—have immersed themselves into this ... | | 
| | SAVOR Avli Taverna
DISH Dining Guide
In Greek, the word meraki is used to describe "putting your heart and soul into something," philoxenia means "treating guests like old friends" and kefi means "living joyfully in the moment." I know this because it's ... | | 
| | DINING Perry's turns 40, Roscoe Village Burger Fest, Stan's Cookies
—Oak Brook spot Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, 5 Oakbrook Center, is celebrating 40 years by giving customers four choices for four courses, all for $44, throughout July. Appetizers, entrees and desserts include fried asparagus, kale salad, ... | | 
| | Custom frame shop has served LGBTQs for two decades
Duran Duran's 1982 album, Rio, blasts from the record player of Wall to Wall Framing, a custom frame shop in Edgewater. The record sleeve is propped up against a bookshelf lined full with other classic records, ... | | 
| | Historians discuss 'Tell Me About It'
On June 27, LGBTQ historians Owen Keehnen and St. Sukie de la Croix discussed their literary collaboration, Tell Me About It: LGBTQ Secrets, Confessions, and Life Stories, at Gerber Hart Library and Archives. Local historian John ... | |
| | Lesbian tennis player: More athletes should 'come forward'
Professional tennis player Alison Van Uytvanck told The Guardian that more of her fellow athletes should come out of the closet, according to CNN.com. "We [would like to] see more people coming forward and saying 'It's ... |
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