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From progressive records to outsider platforms, candidates are lining up to lead Chicago. It's time to look past photo ops and ask tough questions about healthcare, youth shelters, and neighborhood safety.
Following fierce debate over a plan to cap contestant classes at roughly 50, IML Executive Director David Ronneberg apologized for the unrest but insisted the changes are necessary to keep the historic Chicago event pers
From hiding behind college textbooks to finding his voice in improv, comedian Bren Tran opens up about shedding expectations and rewriting the rules of modern queer culture.
Moth GrandSLAM winner Archy Jamjun opens up about his early fears of straight men, finding peace with his family, and why older LGBTQ mentors changed everything.
Marine Corps veteran Bradley Setter reflects on breaking free from survival mode, finding his voice in Chicago organizing, and the power of visibility.
As political attacks on the LGBTQ community intensify ahead of November, the deadly hate crime at an Arizona gay bar shows the real-world consequences of campaign vitriol.
From navigating early isolation to finding kindness within the LGBTQ community, Steven Winkelstein shares essential wisdom on art, self-acceptance, and living authentically.
From a conservative religious upbringing to embracing bisexuality and polyamory, Joshua De La Luz reflects on unlearning suppression and living without apology.
Musician and advocate Waymon Hudson shares hard-won lessons on chosen family, intersectional identity, and why your worth is never up for a vote.
Founded to provide the welcoming space its owners dreamed of as youth, Goblin Market brought together local writers and book lovers for a weekend of storytelling and connection. Read highlights from featured creators and
Producer and creator Tony opens up about navigating the nuances of bisexuality, breaking free from rigid boxes, and balancing life between different cultures. Discover his journey toward radical self-acceptance and the i
Acrylic painter Peter Thaddeus reflects on over 25 years of creating bold, vibrant art and the journey of coming out both personally and professionally. Discover how community youth work inspired him to place authentic L
From navigating conservative cultural expectations to finding liberation in art and community, Maestro Dominic Martin Reyes shares his story of authentic self-discovery.
Believing that everyone deserves to feel authentic, loved, and rooted in community, Tia Ng brings a dynamic showcase of inclusive vendors to the West Loop. Explore how this one-of-a-kind gathering turns personal mileston
Drag icon Honey Davenport reflects on her journey from the pageant circuit to RuPaul's Drag Race and International Mr. Leather.
Award-winning playwright and FBI story editor York Walker visited Black Alphabet in Chicago to host The Spark of a Play workshop. Walker opened up about coming out, finding healing in his craft, and the transformative po
Every August, Northalsted Market Days transforms Halsted Street into a safe space of joy, pride, and belonging. It boosts Chicago's economy, connects people to vital health services, welcomes families and dogs, and gives
Comedian and producer Andrew Clayton Stier brought his Los Angeles-born showcase to Chicago's Stars & Garters this past Thursday. The unique event uses roast comedy to build bridges between straight and LGBTQ performers,
During a bustling summer weekend in Chicago, Tales from the $trip brought current and former sex workers, strippers, and adult industry professionals together at The Newport Theater to share their powerful, unfiltered li
Looking for big laughs in an inclusive, sober-friendly space? Lavender Laugh Lounge brings Chicago's best women and LGBTQ comics to Loaves & Witches on the first Saturday of every month. Catch the showcase, stick around
Local artists and allies gathered at My Buddy's in Chicago for EFCT's 15th season QueerceaÑera fundraiser to benefit the Midwest's oldest Latino LGBTQ advocacy organization.
Co-curated by LGBTQ author Angel Abcede, a new exhibit at the International Museum of Surgical Science highlights the migration story and history of Filipino nurses in America.
Columbia Yacht Club hosted the Rainbow Regatta for the first time, bringing together LGBTQ sailors and allies for a day of racing, community, and tradition on Lake Michigan.
Community leaders and advocates brought essential wellness resources, safe spaces, and LGBTQ+ representation to over one million festivalgoers.