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In the latest installment of sharing about everyday legends, veterinary technician Charles "Charlie" Castro reflects on navigating faith, family dynamics, and living life proudly as an openly gay man.
A founding voice behind ACT UP Chicago and the city's landmark human rights legislation reflects on coalition-building, the AIDS crisis, and why the work of liberation is far from finished.
From grassroots healthcare to legendary runway performances, the third annual Vogue for Good event honored the trailblazers and youth shaping Chicago's LGBTQ community.
A Chicago country tea dance brought the community together to raise funds and awareness for The Trevor Project, featuring a blessing from Sister Pegatha Bundy and a reflection on the organization's lifesaving mission.
State officials and community members gathered in Chicago to recognize local leaders for their outstanding service in business, education, labor, and civil rights.
Interdisciplinary artist and drag performer Alex Benjamin reflects on his one-person show, The Witch Project, discovering Hollywood costume designer Kent Warner, and why understanding queer ancestry is essential for the
In his own words, veteran writer and advocate Ben Musa shares his path from suppressing his identity in suburban Texas to embracing his queerness and demanding change for the next generation.
Get ready for a quarter-century of camp! Hell in a Handbag Productions announces its 25th Anniversary Season, featuring a holiday Golden Girls musical, the return of Caged Dames, and a sci-fi romp with Khan.
Discover how older and younger generations connected over personal coming-out stories, historical resistance, and community advocacy at a special LGBTQ History Month event.
Living Queer Monthly gathered at the Center on Halsted for an evening of community, local arts, and solidarity during Latine Heritage Month.
Get ready, Chicago! The iconic former Pasteur space at 5525 N. Broadway is roaring back to life with a brand-new double-feature. Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the neighborhood favorite is returning as a cross-conc
From designing spaces at Skokie's Holocaust Museum to finding his voice as an artist, second-generation photographer Harold Di Vito shares his story of resilience.
From powerful personal testimonies to calls for radical solidarity and support for Spanish-language theater, explore the highlights from the latest Queer Quentos gathering in Chicago.
From the halls of the White House to grassroots organizing, trailblazing advocate Adrienne McCue shares how navigating survival, poverty, and intersectional identity shaped her life's work for the LGBTQ community.
From drag performances by Coco Sho-Nell to heartfelt honors for longtime volunteers, catch up on everything that happened as Gerber Hart Library and Archives celebrated 45 milestone years of preserving LGBTQ history.
From trans joy and education rights to family advocacy and youth-led sketch comedy, the upcoming Power of PFLAG Conference has a packed agenda. Find out what to expect on October 10 and how to secure your spot for just $
Sweeping federal policy changes are bringing major Medicaid rollbacks to Illinois, hitting low-income residents and LGBTQ communities hard. Here is what you need to know about those state letters and where to get help be
Ready to channel your inner Katmai brown bear? After over a decade of stretch-pants-mandatory research across Chicago, David Fields, Keizo Beeck, Viet Vo, and I share our definitive, all-you-can-eat guide to local dining
Advocate Victor Houi shares his journey through an adult autism diagnosis, coming out, and finding deep community love and support.
Being an LGBTQ sanctuary city means nothing if LGBTQ Chicagoans cannot afford the door.
Co-founder of Chicago's Invisible to Invincible, Jed Dulanas, shares how queer Asians balance personal truth, workplace survival, and the ongoing demand for civil rights.
From honoring late activist Ed Negron to an impassioned blessing from Sister Lucy Gucy, Chicagoans gathered in Logan Square to celebrate the strength and visibility of the bisexual community.
The Legacy Walk expands its outdoor museum with tributes to an intersex general and an AIDS pioneer
