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Ed Negron funeral will include procession through N. Halsted St.
Visitation and funeral service announced for August 2 and 3. Leather64Ten planned a July 29 memorial at its shop.
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The SoFo Tap delays reopening due to pandemic supply chain strain
The SoFo Tap is popular for a leather and bear following, DILF night, and rock 'n' roll karaoke.
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Howard Brown will opt out of major festivals due to Delta spread
The health clinic won't participate in Market Days, Bud Billiken, and Chicago Pride Parade.
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Chicago-native is first trans cover model for Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
Black and Asian Americans are celebrating alongside the LGBTQ community.
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R Kelly accused of predation of 17-year old boy, grooming of another
R Kelly met a boy in a Chicago McDonald's which led to a sexual encounter.
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Ed Negron, LGBTQ advocate, hall of fame inductee, photographer dies
"Ed was always full of kindness," Illinois House Majority Leader Rep. Greg Harris (13th) said.
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Arlington Heights bans flying of Pride, Juneteenth flags on village property
Sparreo noted that Arlington Heights opened Pride month with a proclamation celebrating it. The exclusive flag ordinance turned the proclamation into an "empty promise" or lie.
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JB is in for a second run; Republican governor bets are anti-LGBTQ
JB is considered safe bet for LGBTQ rights. But Rabine and Bailey are rabidly anti-LGBTQ. Schipf is silent on the issue while Barickman is the only senator to vote for marriage equality.
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Illinois pols push for renters to apply for assistance, avoid eviction
The application is available at ILRPP.IHDA.ORG.
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Not a hate crime, says CPD, state's attorney after attempted Pride flag burning
Police records indicate "the elements of a hate crime are not present."
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Lawsuit filed by four gay soccer fans against Soldier Field
Mexico soccer fans have a history of using the homophobic slurs and taunts at games.
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Fitness Formula Club in 'Boystown' vacated; merged with Lakeview locale
FFC Lakeview members are asked to use the nearby East Lakeview club on Pine Grove Ave.
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Historic Pabst beer mansion will now be queer, trans service provider
Gustav Pabst was president of Pabst from 1904 to 1921. It was founded in 1844 by father Frederick.