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Poll: 48 percent of Americans prefer LGBT-inclusive brands
Nearly half of Americans say they prefer bands they perceive as LGBT inclusive.
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'Conrad the Unicorn' to return for the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade
Over the past eight years, Balloons by Tommy has delighted spectators of Chicago's annual Pride Parade with colorful balloons entries - from spelling out "Chicago", "Peace" and "Love" to last year's crowd-pleaser, Conrad
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Team Cesar's looks to claim team titles, again, in Proud To Run Chicago
A team of 11 representing Cesar's on Broadway, including restaurant manager Steven Kopp, is once again participating in the 36th annual Proud To Run on Saturday morning, June 24, along the lakefront in Chicago.
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Sidetrack marks 35 years, commemorates with successful anniversary party
Sidetrack celebrated 35 years as an anchor of Chicago's LGBT community at the annual Anniversary Party, held Thursday night, June 15, at the popular Boystown bar.
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Andersonville, Edgewater top nationwide 'Neighborhood Pride' score; Boystown absent
The Andersonville and Edgewater neighborhoods have been ranked as the "gayest" neighborhoods in Chicago - and among the top ten in the country - according to a recent study conducted by Trulia and dating website OKCupid.
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AT&T partners with GLAAD to launch 5th annual Live Proud campaign
AT&T is celebrating June Pride Month with its 5th annual Live Proud campaign. From June 1 – July 31, Live Proud invites the LGBT community and its allies to celebrate self-expression, live with pride, and exemplify this
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mEAT returning to Boystown, replaces Dive Bar
The owners of mEAT are bringing their popular concept restaurant back to Boystown, replacing the nautical-themed Dive Bar, which closed Tuesday after two years in the space at 3345 N. Halsted.
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Patrik Gallineaux brings the glitter to Stoli Group, representing the LGBT community
Patrik Gallineaux has a high-energy, glitter-filled life as the North American LGBT Manager and Ambassador for Stoli Group, a role that expanded across the U.S. since 2009 when he worked only in North California.
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Ben & Jerry's supports gay marriage with same-flavor scoops ban
U.S. ice cream giant Ben & Jerry's is showing its support for marriage equality in Australia by banning two scoops of the same flavor in its Australian shops.
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PHOTOS: Cram Fashion, Nasty Pig kick off IML 2017
Cram Fashion, Lakeview's destination boutique for menswear, opened International Mr. Leather (IML) Weekend with Nasty Pig CEO and Founder, David Lauterstein, and his team on Thursday, May 25.
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Nasty Pig celebrates 23 years as a trendsetting, mega-popular diverse, risque brand
Nasty Pig has blossomed into a mega-popular brand, with a longtime clothing store in New York City, featuring fetish wear, underwear, jockstraps and so much more.
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Axel Ballesteros: bringing ease to bartending, celebrating his U.S. citizenship
Axel Ballesteros recalls the first time he went to a club: the Fort Lauderdale venue was filled with "vibrant energy and (memorable) interactions between the staff and its patrons." He was instantly hooked on the atmosph
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Google Home ad features gay family
Google on Thursday released a new ad for Google Home starring a family headed by two dads.
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John Dalton celebrates his 40th birthday with a multi-country overseas adventure
If a new Thai-themed, gay-run restaurant opens in Chicago later this year or in 2018, John Dalton likely will be behind it.
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Jennivee's Bakery, owned by Filipina transgender baker, is a must try
There's a sugary buzz buzzing about in Boystown and Wrigleyville, all thanks to the delightful Jennivee's Bakery at 3301 N. Sheffield Ave, which opened in early February of this year. The bakery is a first for Chicago in
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Red Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus to help fight HIV/AIDS
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new iPhone 7 and iPhone7 Plus as part of the Product Red program.
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LGBT newspaper 'Washington Blade' to launch Los Angeles edition
LGBT newspaper the Washington Blade on Friday announced that it was launching a new publication on March 24.
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Ramen and PokÉ will be served in the former Spin Nightclub location
After nearly two decades servicing the late-night crowd with a series of bars, most notably Spin Nightclub, the northwest corner of Halsted and Belmont is now going the restaurant route.
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#DeleteUber campaign grows, Lyft pledges $1 million to ACLU
The hashtag #DeleteUber trended worldwide Saturday night as Uber provided rides at JFK airport while other taxi drivers held a strike over President Donald Trump's ban on Muslim travelers.
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Man found unresponsive at Boystown bathhouse, police investigating
Chicago police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man found unresponsive at Steamworks, 3246 N. Halsted, late Monday night.
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Lush's Valentine's Day campaign features gay couples
Lush Cosmetics has released a Valentine's Day campaign that features gay couples.
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IBM unveils rainbow logo to support LGBT rights
IBM on Friday unveiled a rainbow version of its iconic 8-bar logo.
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Number of companies earning 100 percent on HRC's LGBT Index jumps
The number of companies earning top marks for how they treat their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees has hit a record high, according to a new report released Monday by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the
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Attendance at North Carolina furniture market drops after passage of anti-gay law
A twice-a-year furniture market in North Carolina has seen lower attendance since passage of House Bill 2 (HB2).