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Dawn Clark Netsch, the first woman elected on a major ticket to run for governor in Illinois, has died after battling Lou Gehrig's disease. She was 86.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reaffirmed his support for marriage equality in an email sent to supporters on Monday.
Chicago may have been the ‘hog butcher to the world', but that didn't deter a pair of optimistic vegetarians from opening a ground-breaking meat-free restaurant in 1983. Thirty years and a new second location later, ‘the
Reconstruction of the Wells Street Bridge started over the weekend and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) officials advise commuters to leave early or late to avoid delay. Train service on the bridge will temporarily cease
The Quad Cities Times on Sunday called on Illinois House lawmakers - in particular socially conservative Democrats - to follow in the footsteps of the Senate and approve a gay marriage bill.
Illinois Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago), the sponsor of a marriage equality bill in the Illinois House, said he is "prepared to put it all on the line."
Hollywood's Dolby Theatre wasn't the only place lighting up the red carpet for the Oscars this year. Center on Halsted welcomed their network of supporters, activists, and leaders for a red carpet evening of the VIP trea
A bill to legalize gay marriage in Illinois cleared its first hurdle in the House late Tuesday when a House Executive Committee passed The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act by a vote of 6 to 5.
A bill to legalize gay marriage in Illinois will face its first hurdle in the House today, when the 11-member House Executive Committee convenes at 3 p.m.
Twenty-three prominent Latino leaders on Sunday called on Illinois lawmakers to approve a gay marriage bill.
To the televised backdrop of the stars, Oscar wins, and famous red carpet moments Center on Halsted is rolling out their red carpet again this year for its annual Oscar Party tonight at Chicago's Park West, 322 W. Armita
Pat Brady, chairman of the Illinois GOP, is in jeopardy of losing his position over his support for gay marriage in Illinois.
To the televised backdrop of the stars, Oscar wins, and famous red carpet moments Center on Halsted is rolling out their red carpet again this year for its annual Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Chicago's Park West, 32
The 30th anniversary Annual Global Convention of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association in Chicago May 2-4 is an opportunity to honor individuals and companies that have improved the landscape of gay and le
While the Illinois Senate passed a measure to legalize same-sex marriage on Valentine's Day, Chicago comedy theatre pH Productions prepared for the opening of their newest show, an original LGBT-themed musical sketch com
The momentum continues on a bill to legalize gay marriage in Illinois with a House Executive Committee hearing scheduled for Feb. 26.
Gay and lesbian couples and their families gathered in Springfield Wednesday to meet with State Representatives and urge them to pass the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act.
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) Tuesday announced a rebranding of its Triad Health Practice, including a new name and location.
The results of a new poll published Tuesday by Crain's Chicago Business indicates a majority of Illinoisans support the gay marriage bill that passed the Senate last week.
The Chicago Tribune on Monday called on Illinois House lawmakers to follow in the footsteps of the Senate and approve a gay marriage bill.
Opponents of a proposed gay marriage bill in Illinois are working against its passage by claiming that being gay is a choice.
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