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Delaware to become 11th state allowing gay marriage

May 7, 2013

DJ Peter Rauhofer loses brain cancer fight

Internationally known DJ, remixer, producer and label owner Peter Rauhofer died of a brain tumor today at 48. He had been diagnosed with the tumor in April after suffering a seizure.

May 7, 2013

Chicago House raises record amount during annual brunch

Chicago House raised $129,000, and counting, at its sold-out, record breaking 26th Annual Spring Brunch and Fashion Show.

May 7, 2013

70 percent of young adults support gay marriage

Seven in ten young adults, those born after 1980, support gay marriage.

May 7, 2013

Illinois Republican chairman Pat Brady steps down

Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady announced his resignation as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party in a letter sent Tuesday to the state party's central committee.

May 7, 2013

Chicago City Council to consider resolution supporting LGBT athletes

Chicago's City Council is considering a resolution that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety.

May 7, 2013

Illinois Republican chairman Pat Brady expected to resign Tuesday

Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady is expected to resign Tuesday following several unsuccessful attempts to oust him as party chairman over his support for same-sex marriage.

May 6, 2013

Wade Davis previews LGBTQA sports camp in Chicago

On Sunday, May 5, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago held its first, and hopefully annual, Safe Space Day at the Center on Halsted.

May 6, 2013

Illinois Rep. Sandack affirms 'yes' on equal marriage bill

Anti-gay protesters in Downers Grove more than doubled LGBTs and allies at a rally outside Rep. Ron Sandack's office May 4, but the Republican told crowds that his vote on the state's equal marriage bill was a firm "yes.

May 5, 2013

Windy City Times wins 2 Lisagor journalism awards

Windy City Times reporters won two Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club May 3 at the Union League Club of Chicago.

May 4, 2013

Tony Casillas says he played next to gay Dallas Cowboys players

Former defensive lineman Tony Casillas said he played next to gay players on the Dallas Cowboys team in the 90s.

May 3, 2013

Center on Halsted and IGLTA help local school with beautification of outdoor classroom

On Saturday, May 4th 2013, Center on Halsted is teaming up with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association during their 30th Annual Global Convention in Chicago to launch a volunteer-driven beautification proje

May 3, 2013

Rhode Island approves same-sex marriage

Rhode Island became the tenth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage after the state legislature approved the measure on Thursday by a final vote of 56-15.

May 2, 2013

Paul Ryan reverses course on gay adoption; says he regrets 1999 vote

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan on Monday reversed course on gay adoption, saying that he regrets a 1999 vote.

May 2, 2013

New community event creates ‘Safe Space' for LGBTQ youth

On Sunday, May 5, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding its first, and hopefully annual, Safe Space Day at the Center on Halsted.

May 2, 2013

SPACE (Evanston) holds benefit show for Center On Halsted this weekend

Back in March, we were all captivated by the story of Michelle Shocked (singer-songwriter who once identified as bisexual), who went on a very public anti-gay tirade during a show in San Francisco. Almost immediately, ve

May 2, 2013

International host organization and corporate sponsor officiates welcome reception

Celebrating 30 years of institution, The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) commenced its annual Global Convention with a media reception on the 99th-floor Skydeck of Chicago's Willis Tower, Wednesday

May 1, 2013

Westboro Baptist Church claims it will protest Thursday's Bulls game

Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is planning to protest the Chicago Bulls playoff game on Thursday over Jason Collins, who on Monday become the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out as gay.

May 1, 2013

Marriage forces get ready for Illinois House vote

Legislators have returned to Springfield this week, and numerous activists are asking whether this could be the week that the House will vote to make Illinois the 10th state permitting same-sex marriage.

May 1, 2013

Competing marriage rallies to target pro-gay Republican

Supporters of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples will counter-protest a rally led by the anti-gay Illinois Family Institute (IFI) this Saturday at the Downers Grove office of Rep. Ron Sandack (81st), a Republican

May 1, 2013

ESPN's Chris Broussard attacks Jason Collins; says he's 'not a Christian'

ports analyst Chris Broussard, who mainly covers the NBA for ESPN, on Monday criticized Jason Collins after he came out gay.

Apr 30, 2013

National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame launched

A new hall of fame – the first of its kind in the U.S. – has been established to honor individuals and organizations whose achievements and efforts have enhanced the fields of sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian

Apr 30, 2013

Illinois Gov. Quinn pushes strong for marriage equality bill

Illinois lawmakers are facing increased pressure from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to pass The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which, if passed, would make Illinois the 10th state to allow same-sex marriage.

Apr 30, 2013

Black ministers target Illinois House Black Caucus on gay marriage

Some Chicago-area black clergy are targeting members of the Illinois House Black Caucus less than a week after its leader endorsed a proposed gay marriage bill.

Apr 30, 2013