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Bringing back the vibe of the gentlemen's social clubs of 1920s and 30s, The Den Cocktail Bar officially opened Thursday, May 21. ChicagoPride.com got an exclusive taste of The Den's offerings during its VIP reception be
It's that time of year again! Although Memorial Day itself promises to chase away the recent chill settling around Chicago, with temperatures reaching into the high 70s, the weather prediction for this weekend is rain. T
The Illinois Senate on Wednesday unanimously gave final approval to a bill enhancing hate crimes protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Illinoisans. Last month, House Bill 3930, passed the Illinois House
A bipartisan Illinois House majority on Tuesday approved a measure to protects minors from anti-gay "conversion therapy."
After more than 15 years, the International Mr. Leather conference and competition is going back to its roots, holding the event at the Congress Plaza Hotel for the first time since 2000.
Calling all bears, daddies, bearded hipsters, otters, wolves, other furry friends and those who love them! Last year party creator Joe Fiore celebrated the 10 year anniversary of his wildly popular NYC party Furball by b
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) commemorated three decades of action with the HIV/AIDS community during its 30th Year Gala on Saturday, May 16.
The legendary gay nightclub Manhole returned on Saturday, May 16 with a preview of the revamped space that was once Spin Nightclub.
William B. Kelley, 72, who in 2015 was marking 50 years as a gay activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 17, according to Chen K. Ooi, his partner since 1979.
What was formerly Spin – and then Whiskey Trust for a brief moment – will officially become a 1920s cocktail lounge next week, bringing Prohibition-era beverages to Boystown.
After 20 years of offering a wide range of support, education and advocacy for Chicago-area LGBTQQ Latinas, Amigas Latinas is announcing plans to fold the organization.
On Sat., May 9, 2015, Friends of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame (GLHF) will hold its fourth annual 'Celebrity Bowl', at Waveland Bowl, 3700 N. Western Ave. in Chicago.
Chicago Children's Museum kicks off two months of All Families Matter programming, as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the museum serves the needs of LGBT-led families and gender non-conforming children, with Int
Jazz vocalist and bandleader Elaine Dame will host a benefit for the Matthew Shepard Foundation Sunday, May 3, 6-10 p.m., at SIP (aka Southport & Irving), 4000 N. Southport in Chicago.
The wait is over. Chicago Pride Fest organizers officially released the 2015 music lineup Wednesday, and popular names like Big Freedia, Estelle, Cazwell and The Veronicas are slated to perform in Boystown this summer.
An official statement released Monday by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) confirms the annual Chicago Pride Parade will be staying in Boystown and the Lakeview neighborhood, as ChicagoPride.c
Chicago author Jake Biondi is excited to announce the release of the much-anticipated next installment in his "Boystown" book series.
The Chicago Pride Parade will apparently be staying in Boystown for 2015, a source has told ChicagoPride.com.
Hundreds of Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) students from schools across Chicago gathered Friday to conclude the Day of Silence, which protests the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allied (LG
Republican leaders in the Indiana House have tabled an attempt to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodations.
This Friday, April 17, is the Day of Silence, when countless participants across the world take a vow of silence to protest the silencing of LGBTQA students in schools and the bullying they face. That evening, Night of N
Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT individuals ( and allies ) for its annual 30 Under 30 Awards.
A Chicago taxi driver has been arrested and charged after allegedly kicking two men out of his cab and onto a busy highway for sharing a same-sex kiss.
Boystown's annual Proud to Run race has come a long way since its inception, with 2015 poised to be the biggest year yet.