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Illinois State Representative Greg Harris, the highest-ranking openly gay elected official in the state, announced his endorsement of JB Pritzker for governor during an LGBT event at Sidetrack on Nov. 29.
This Saturday, Dec. 2, the streets of Boystown will once again be filled with more than 200 speedo-clad Santas dressed in holiday cheer running through the chilly streets of Chicago's gayborhood as the Most Fabulous Sant
For her activism on behalf of her fellow transgender youth, Jazz Jennings will be honored at the 2018 Equality Illinois Gala as the first recipient of the Spotlight Award.
The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus tackles that ever-tough holiday debate: Have you been naughty or nice?!
The annual Butterball Party from SKIN Productions featured a pair of Brazilian DJs and four skin-flaunting go-go dancers. More than 400 party-goers attended the five-hour fiesta that started late Saturday night, Nov. 25,
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago's 15th annual World of Chocolate winter gala will take place Thursday, Dec. 1— World AIDS Day—at Revel Fulton Market, 1215 W. Fulton Market, 6-9 p.m.
Chicago-based DJ Jesse Mercado made his debut at an Octane Party from SKIN Productions on Saturday night, Nov. 11, at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown -- and he delivered a five-plus hour high-energy set, wrapping up in the
Nine individuals, three organizations, and two friends of the community were inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the organization which honors and celebrates notable members of Chicago's LGBT communities, on Nov
Two men were charged and denied bail in a string of armed robberies on Chicago’s North Side after allegedly using Grindr to lure victims.
Fresh off their wickedly successful 'Gods of the Nile' Market Days party, Neverland is now bringing some of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons to life for Chicago's largest gay Halloween dance party this Saturday in
Ming Mac and Will Dong each completed the Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 15, completing their multi-year journey to run a marathon in all 50 States.
The legendary Northalsted Halloween Parade, where hundreds of costumed participants march down the streets of Boystown, returns this Tuesday, Oct. 31 under the theme 'Haunted Halsted'.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its sixth annual Municipality Equality Index (MEI) for 506 U.S. cities, including nine in Illinois. Chicago remains the friendliest city for LGBT Illinoisans, with Naperville at t
Milo Yiannopoulos' Nov. 13 show at the Patio Theater in Portage Park was cancelled Wednesday after fierce backlash and planned protests over the booking of the controversial alt-right author and speaker.
Toy Armada is a Chicago Cubs fan, specifically, pitcher Jake Arrieta – and Armada has a Cubs shirt with ARRIETA emblazed on the back.
DJ Dani Toro deviated for a brief moment during his four hour-plus set of circuit party beats at the Octane Party from SKIN Productions that started late Saturday night, Oct. 14, and didn't finish at Fantasy Night Club i
Pride Films and Plays' annual fall benefit, Simply Sensational, will feature Broadway musical theater star NICK ADAMS, who originated the role of Adam/Felicia in PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, in its American premiere o
Ming Mac ran the 2004 Chicago Marathon, marking his first 26.2-mile journey. He was only planning to run one marathon ever – and boy was it painful in the days after, such that, he couldn't squat because his thighs were
The Legacy Project will celebrate Phase 6 Dedication of Chicago's Award-Winning Legacy Walk Outdoor LGBT History Museum on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted.
More than 2,500 runners, walkers, volunteers raise over $400,000 for 32 organizations that support people living with HIV/AIDS as part of the 16th annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Irv Slobodskaya often had difficulty getting to the barbershop due to his long work-hours, and didn't find any online booking/reservation systems for barbers near him in New York City. And a last-minute cut was nearly im
LGBTQ and allied groups met with Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday morning to discuss challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Illinoisans that might find remedy in actions by the state.
More than 75 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits are expected for the third annual Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N.
Prominent Chicago photographer Scott Barnes passed away Saturday after collapsing at Six Flag's "Out in the Park" event.