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Chicago-based Bisexual org celebrates at Springfield Pride
Bisexual Queer Alliance Chicago, one of the only bisexual organizations in the Greater Chicago Area, took to Springfield, Ill. to help kick off the Pride season with the city's PrideFest on Saturday, May 21.
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Paranormal fans psyched to see Ryan Buell and Annabelle at Warrens ParaCon
The famous bisexual ghost hunter has seen a resurgence in popularity since his controversial disappearance from the public.
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Midwest FurFest back in-person Dec. 3-5; all doses of vax required by Nov. 19
Masking will be required underneath a fursuit head piece. Fake vaccine cards will be reported to police.
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LGBT wedding expo, March 18
The 2018 LGBT Wedding Expo will be held Sunday, March 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Hotel Chicago, 333 N. Dearborn St.
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International Asians and Friends conference in Chicago Sept. 1-5
Asians & Friends Chicago will host the International Friendship Conference (IFCON) 2016—a conference for the LGBT Asian/Pacific Islander community—Sept. 2-5.
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Trump offers protection and support to LGBTQ comminty
In his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention Thursday evening in Cleveland, Republican Presidential nominee Donal Trump offered words about the LGBTQ community never before heard from a GOP presidential
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IML 2016 welcomes leather and fetish community to Chicago
International Mr. Leather opens Friday welcoming the leather and fetish world to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend.
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NLGJA to hold national convention, LGBT summit in Chicago
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) will hold its National Convention and 10th LGBT Media Summit at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago August 21 through August 24 with a full lineup.
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Proud to Run 5K races through Chicago's lakefront Pride Parade weekend
Proud to Run celebrates their 33rd annual LGBT 5K race on Saturday, June 28, 2014 along Chicago's lakefront.
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IML 2014 welcomes leather and fetish community to Chicago, May 22-26
While LGBT festivals in Chicago like the annual Pride Parade and Market Days draw hundreds of thousands to the Windy City, nothing quite says "Oh my god!" like the annual International Mr. Leather conference and competit
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Mr. International Rubber announces judges
Mr. International Rubber (MIR) has announced the judges for MIR 17, to be held Nov. 8-10 at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.
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NLGJA National Convention & LGBT Media Summit 2014 in Chicago
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association has announced its next convention will take place in Chicago.
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Leaders of MCC Church: Freedom and Equality Won!
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Rockford's first-ever Pride fest aims to unify, educate and build a better future
Rockford, Illinois will celebrate their inaugural Pride Fest on Saturday June 9th, 2012. Organizers expect 2,000 to 5,000 attendees to the festival which will include civil union ceremonies throughout the day, live enter