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Representative Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) on Wednesday urged Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to stop workplace discrimination against the LGBT community and promote equal rights for all Ameri
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo has backed ex-Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe's claims that his gay marriage advocacy ended his NFL career.
Singer Ricky Martin, actor Neil Patrick Harris and rugby star Ben Cohen were among the celebrities sending messages of support to British Olympic diver Tom Daley on his coming out.
Chicago's progressive talk radio station will be adding a new LBGT-themed radio program in January.
Nearly half of gay and lesbian adults would consider changing jobs if their employer required them to transfer to a state where same-sex marriages were not recognized, according to a Harris poll released today and commis
Illinois Safe Schools Alliance (ISSA) Executive Director and Founder Shannon Sullivan will be leaving the advocacy group at the end of November.
The Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) Board of Directors announced the resignation of Bill Farrand as Chief Executive Officer of TPAN. Farrand resigned from his position on Friday, Sept. 27 for both personal and profess
Chris Carmack, who plays closeted country singer and guitar player Will Lexington on the ABC drama Nashville, has warned gay country stars against coming out.
Puerto Rican boxer Orlando "The Phenomenon" Cruz says his decision to come out gay was about respect.
Equality Illinois Thursday announced the appointment of Patricia Dillon, a longtime advocacy organizer and native Illinoisan, as its new Director of Field Operations.
British Olympic diver Tom Daley brushed off rumors that he is gay, insisting that he'd come out if he were.
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association has announced its next convention will take place in Chicago.
Jake Shears, best known as the lead male singer for the band Scissor Sisters, says he's glad he came out gay as a teen.
Actress Raven-Symone Christina Pearman, known simply as Raven-Symone or Raven, has come out lesbian in cheering for recent gay marriage wins.
Two-time Olympic figure skater, three-time US National Champion, openly gay Johnny Weir has responded to calls to boycott the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia next February to protest the recent escalation of Russian ant
Former state Rep. Deb Mell was officially sworn in as Alderman of Chicago's 33rd Ward on Wednesday.
Windy City Times will recognize 30 outstanding LGBT individuals and allies during its 30 Under 30 Awards ceremony on Thurs., June 27.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez along with members of the office's LGBT Council presented Pride Awards during a ceremony in commemoration of Gay Pride Month.
In keeping with a long Broadway tradition, Broadway In Chicago will dim the marquee lights at its four theatres in downtown Chicago Wednesday night in honor of prolific Chicago producer Bernard "Bernie" Sahlins.
This week, Chicago Public Health Commissioner Bechara Choucair, M.D., announced the appointment of Joe Hollendoner as First Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), effective July 8, 2013.
Sportscaster Bob Costas believes Jason Collins was the "perfect guy" to become the U.S.'s first openly gay professional athlete.
Star Trek Into Darkness star Chris Pine believes Zachary Quinto and Jonathan Groff make "a fantastic couple."
Robbie Rogers has posed for the NOH8 Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending California's 2008 voter-approved gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.
