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Ald. Deb Mell announces marriage ending on Twitter

Chicago Ald. Deb. Mell announced that her marriage to Christin Mell is ending.

Jul 3, 2014

Best places to eat, drink outside in Boystown

With every Chicagoan still suffering from a debilitating case of spring fever, news that Fourth of July weekend is expected to be sunny and gorgeous is like a choir of angels.

Jul 3, 2014

Chicago Pride Parade float drawing criticism for negative body image message

One float from the 205 registered entries at Sunday's Chicago Pride Parade is getting considerable attention -- for all the wrong reasons.

Jul 3, 2014

PRIDEChicago announces 2014 Chicago Pride Parade winners

PRIDEChicago, the organizers of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, announced the awards from the 205 registered entries at Sunday's parade.

Jul 3, 2014

Lakeside Pride Band performs at Oak Park Fourth of July Parade Friday

Jul 3, 2014

Burger King's 'Proud Whopper' makes woman cry

Jul 2, 2014

Joan Rivers performs surprise wedding for gay couple

Jul 2, 2014

Center on Halsted Strives to Assist Chicago LGBTQ Community and Conducts a New Study

Jul 2, 2014

Participants gearing up for Ride for AIDS Chicago

For Ride for AIDS Chicago 2014 participant Rodney Winterland, 34, a nuclear engineer of Uptown, the ride is not simply a bicycling event but a way to become more involved in his community as well as a way to support his

Jul 2, 2014

Glam Tie Media releases Chicago Pride Parade promo video

Chicago-based production and video company Glam Tie Media has released a promotional music video to tease the upcoming release of a full-length music video from the 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade.

Jul 1, 2014

Sports Hall of Fame to honor Bean, Davis, Tuaolo, Fox

The National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Friday, July 11, 2014, 6 p.m., at Center on Halsted, 3656 H. Halsted, Chicago. Organizers said inductees Billy Bean, Wade Davis, Esera Tuaolo, Fallon

Jul 1, 2014

Judge strikes down Kentucky's ban on same-sex marriage

A federal judge has struck down Kentucky's ban on same-sex marriage, ruling that gay and lesbian couples have the freedom to marry in the state.

Jul 1, 2014

Ald. Tunney would consider plan to move Chicago Pride Parade downtown

Alderman Tom Tunney (44th) said Monday that he is open to the possibility of moving the annual Chicago Pride Parade from Boystown to downtown.

Jul 1, 2014

Apple's Tim Cook marched In Sunday's San Francisco Gay Pride Parade

Apple CEO Tim Cook marched Sunday in San Francisco's 44th annual Gay Pride parade.

Jun 30, 2014

George Takei documentary 'To Be Takei' to premiere July 3rd on DIRECTV

DIRECTV next week will premiere a documentary on the life of actor George Takei.

Jun 30, 2014

More than 1 million people celebrate at Chicago Pride Parade

More than one million people turned out for the 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade as spectators crowded the streets from Uptown to Boystown to celebrate gay pride from the streets, rooftops and balconies on Sunday.

Jun 29, 2014

Quigley talks love for LGBT community, marching in Chicago Pride Parade for 32 years

The defining list of characteristics for U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) may include his unwavering love the Chicago Blackhawks and a "Most YOLO Congressman" status on Buzzfeed, but when it comes to the LGBT com

Jun 29, 2014

Celebration in the air as Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon

With Illinois' marriage equality fully realized statewide, celebration will be in the air when an expected 1 million people arrive today in Lakeview for the 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade.

Jun 29, 2014

All you need to know for Chicago's 45th Annual Pride Parade

The 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon, Sunday, June 29, and Chicago's LGBT community is ready to celebrate full marriage equality.

Jun 28, 2014

Gay Chicago Rewind: History of the Chicago Pride Parade

A history of Chicago's annual Pride Parade by LGBT historian Sukie de la Croix.

Jun 28, 2014

Marriage equality will lead to sibling marriages, Wisconsin candidate claims

Karen Mueller, who is seeking the GOP nomination for a Wisconsin congressional seat, stated on Tuesday that she's opposed to marriage equality because it could lead to incestuous marriages.

Jun 28, 2014

Sam Smith's advice to gay people thinking about coming out: Be yourself

British singer Sam Smith provides some advice to gay people thinking about coming out.

Jun 28, 2014

Proud to Run steps off Saturday morning

The 33rd annual Proud to Run LGBT 10K run and 5K run and walk steps off Saturday morning along Chicago's lakefront.

Jun 28, 2014

115 Gay Couples Marry During Toronto WorldPride Week

One-hundred-and-fifteen gay and lesbian couples from around the globe got hitched Thursday as part of Toronto's WorldPride Week.

Jun 27, 2014