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Victim of Paris shooting was gay

One of the victims of Thursday's shooting in Paris was gay.

Apr 24, 2017

Chicagoan leads Habitat For Humanity home-build on Maui over spring break

He was 29 and his 7-year relationship was coming to an end in late-2006. Matt Liberatore received one last Christmas present from his former partner: a volunteer trip to Guatemala, for a home-build through Habitat For Hu

Apr 21, 2017

RuPaul among Time's 100 most influential people

Emmy winner RuPaul is among those featured in Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people.

Apr 21, 2017

#MyChicagoBookstore challenge celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Two dozen independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Winnetka to Hyde Park, from Naperville to Northbrook—are collaborating to make this year's Independent Bookstore Day an event that celebrates the incredib

Apr 20, 2017

NYT criticizes Trump's LGBT record

In an op-ed published Monday, the New York Times criticized President Donald Trump's record on LGBT rights.

Apr 19, 2017

Chicago native singer Kym Sims is set to 'Turn It Up!' in 2017

Days after singing on the Main Stage to a sun-soaked, rainbow-filled crowd of thousands at the Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival in early-April, Kym Sims was still smiling at the lasting memory.

Apr 18, 2017

Sun, fun & celebrities help Miami Beach Gay Pride shine bright

Miami Beach Gay Pride – a three-day, rainbow-filled, love-fest – is a fun, sun-soaked celebration of all things LGBT ...just don't wear any snazzy, high-dollar shoes.

Apr 18, 2017

Nikki Haley condemns persecution of gay men in Chechnya

Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on Monday condemned reports of police in Chechnya torturing and killing men suspected of being gay or bisexual.

Apr 18, 2017

Debra Messing says new 'Will & Grace' will 'celebrate all the other initials of LGBTQ'

In an interview with The Huffington Post, Debra Messing said that the upcoming revival of Will & Grace will "celebrate all the other initials of LGBTQ."

Apr 18, 2017

John Dalton celebrates his 40th birthday with a multi-country overseas adventure

If a new Thai-themed, gay-run restaurant opens in Chicago later this year or in 2018, John Dalton likely will be behind it.

Apr 15, 2017

Joe Biden condemns persecution of gay men in Chechnya

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday condemned reports of police in Chechnya torturing and killing men suspected of being gay or bisexual.

Apr 15, 2017

Chuck Hyde to be remembered with memorial ceremonies in Chicago and Fort Lauderdale

The legacy of Chuck Hyde will be remembered in South Florida and Chicago in mid-May, when two separate ceremonies will be held to honor the former longtime manager of Sidetrack in Boystown who had been living and working

Apr 13, 2017

Pastor who cheered Orlando gay nightclub massacre found guilty of child molestation

A Georgia pastor who tweeted support for last year's Orlando shootings has been found guilty on eight charges related to child molestation.

Apr 13, 2017

PHOTOS: Skin, sweat and amazing sounds turn Octane Party into must-attend event

The monthly Octane Party from SKIN Productions, held March 11 at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown, was an energy-filled dance party that rocked well into Sunday morning. Daylight savings didn't affect the powerful atmospher

Apr 12, 2017

Caitlyn Jenner reveals she's had gender reassignment surgery

In her upcoming memoir The Secrets of My Life, Caitlyn Jenner reveals that she underwent gender reassignment surgery earlier this year.

Apr 11, 2017

Ricky Martin to play Gianni Versace's lover in 'Versace: American Crime Story'

Grammy winner Ricky Martin will play Antonio D'Amico, clothing designer Gianni Versace's longtime partner, in the third installment of Ryan Murphy's anthology series American Crime Story.

Apr 11, 2017

Jennivee's Bakery, owned by Filipina transgender baker, is a must try

There's a sugary buzz buzzing about in Boystown and Wrigleyville, all thanks to the delightful Jennivee's Bakery at 3301 N. Sheffield Ave, which opened in early February of this year. The bakery is a first for Chicago in

Apr 10, 2017

Photos: Celebrating 20 years of Miss Foozie

Apr 10, 2017

Gov. Robert Bentley, who said gay marriage harms children, faces impeachment over affair

Lawmakers in Alabama are moving ahead with impeachment hearings against Governor Robert Bentley after the Alabama Supreme Court gave the greenlight on Saturday.

Apr 10, 2017

Chuck Hyde, former Sidetrack GM, passes away at 55

Chuck Hyde, who worked at Sidetrack for 32 years, passed away April 6 in Florida of heart disease.

Apr 7, 2017

Bryan Fischer claims LGBT community stole rainbow from God

Christian conservative Bryan Fischer claimed this week that the LGBT community stole the rainbow from God and must "give it back."

Apr 7, 2017

Not your typical living room drama: 'The Kid Thing'

For the last three weeks Nothing Without a Company has welcomed theatregoers into the Berger Park North Mansion where they're staging a living room drama in an actual living room, giving the audience an intimate peek int

Apr 5, 2017

Pat Robertson wants to produce films with Kevin Sorbo to fight gay 'dominance' of media

Christian conservative Pat Robertson said Monday that he was working with actor Kevin Sorbo to produce films to break the "homosexuals' dominance" on the media.

Apr 5, 2017

Olympic Medalist Kelsey Serwa to lead Peak Pride Parade

Apr 4, 2017