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Pete Buttigieg covers 'Out' magazine's pride issue

May 23, 2019

Chicago's own Johnny V 'extremely flattered' to co-host Grabbys Award Show

Johnny V went to his first Grabby Award Show about five or six years ago, and left with two awards: Hottest Bottom and Best Duo Performance, with Ryan Rose.

May 22, 2019

IML welcomes leather community to Chicago this weekend

International Mr. Leather (IML) opens Thursday welcoming the leather and fetish world to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend.

May 21, 2019

Gus Kenworthy says he's biking 550 miles to remind people that HIV rates are climbing

In a recent interview with LGBT glossy The Advocate, out Olympian Gus Kenworthy revealed he has raised $153,000 for his upcoming AIDS/LifeCycle ride.

May 20, 2019

In historic firsts, Lori Lightfoot becomes Chicago's new mayor

Lori Lightfoot was sworn in Monday as Chicago's 56th mayor, becoming the first black woman and first openly gay mayor to hold the office.

May 20, 2019

WATCH: The historic inauguration of Lori Lightfoot

May 19, 2019

DJ Paulo headlines gym gear dance party, My Coach, over IML weekend

Mother Nature has been fickle this spring, but Memorial Day weekend certainly is the kickoff of Chicago's gay summer. The annual International Mr. Leather (IML) is always the start of the fun season locally.

May 19, 2019

Grabbys Award Show celebrates 20th anniversary, honors Mark Nagel

The show will go on and, yes, there will be a special ceremony to honor Mark Nagel, the co-owner of the annual GRABBYS Award Show who passed away unexpectedly this past February, GoPride.com has confirmed.

May 19, 2019

In historic first for Asia, Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage

May 19, 2019

LGBT protections bill Equality Act clears House

May 18, 2019

Robbie Rogers, Greg Berlanti welcome second child

Retired soccer star Robbie Rogers and his husband Greg Berlanti welcomed their second child this week.

May 16, 2019

WATCH: Steve Grand releases new bubbly music video for 'Pink Champagne'

"All-American Boy" Steve Grand returns with a new music video for his song "Pink Champagne" off his second album, not the end of me, which reached the number 2 slot on the iTunes pop chart and the top 10 on Billboard's i

May 16, 2019

Rep. Dan Lipinski says he'll vote for LGBT protections bill Equality Act

Illinois Representative Dan Lipinski on Wednesday announced that he will vote for the Equality Act.

May 16, 2019

Lightfoot named Honorary Grand Marshal of 2019 Chicago Pride Parade

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot has been named Honorary Grand Marshal for this year's Chicago Pride Parade.

May 16, 2019

Ultra Nate headlines Chicago Pride Fest, June 22

May 16, 2019

Australian soccer star Andy Brennan comes out gay

Australian professional soccer player Andy Brennan has come out gay, making him the first Australian male soccer star to do so.

May 15, 2019

Organizers announce Market Days 2019 entertainment lineup

A diverse lineup of entertainers are pegged to take the stages at Market Days 2019 as organizers release an early schedule for the popular two-day street festival in Boystown this August.

May 15, 2019

Fundraiser for Proud To Run Chicago is May 18 at Sidetrack

Clear way for the catwalk at Sidetrack, as the annual Proud To Runway fundraiser is Saturday, May 18, from 6-9 p.m., which is Proud To Run's biggest fundraising event of the year.

May 15, 2019

Pete Buttigieg launches LGBT Pride merchandise

Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's campaign has started selling LGBT Pride merchandise.

May 14, 2019

Chicagoan talks flowers for Oprah, President Obama, Dolly Parton and other celebrities

Roberto Gonzalez, 43, who lives in Uptown and is openly gay, is originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela, and has lived in Chicago for 19 years. He is the creative director and owner of Roberto Gonzalez Flowers.

May 14, 2019

Serving a Stoli-ito in stilettos -- Robb Godek captures Chicago title in Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic

Robb Godek is heading to Key West, Florida next month to represent Chicago at the 6th annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Finals after winning the four-person Chicago competition on Saturday, May 11 at Sidetrack.

May 14, 2019

Carly Rae Jepsen: Being called a gay icon has been 'the gift of my career'

May 11, 2019

GLAAD calls on Rep. Dan Lipinski to support Equality Act

May 11, 2019

Bartenders battle Saturday at Sidetrack for Chicago title in Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic

The 6th annual Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic Tour struts into Chicago on Saturday afternoon, May 11 – with four local contestants battling it out and celebrity performances by queens from RuPaul's Drag Race.

May 10, 2019