UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
After Trump trans athlete ban, IHSA says it’s in ‘untenable position’
The IHSA says it's in an "untenable position" after President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes in girls sports.
Trans pilot falsely blamed in DCA plane crash files defamation lawsuit against influencer
A transgender woman was falsely identified as the pilot flying the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane on January 29. Now, she's suing the right-wing influencer over social media posts that named her.
Drag brunch at Offshore Rooftop this weekend
We love a good brunch, but add some queens of drag, bottomless bites and lakefront vibes, and now we're really talking.
Illinois research reveals global implicit bias trends and shifting views on LGBTQ+
Implicit bias still runs deep, but some attitudes are shifting. Here’s what researchers found.
U of I research reveals global implicit bias trends and shifting views on LGBTQ+
Implicit bias still runs deep, but some attitudes are shifting. Here’s what researchers found.
Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility in Chicago
Precious Brady-Davis became the first Black openly transgender woman to be elected to public office in Cook County. She joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility events in Chicago.
Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Date, theme announced for historic celebration
This will be the 54th year of the Chicago Pride Parade, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Who is Payton McNabb? Trump honors former volleyball player at speech
Payton McNabb, injured by a transgender opponent in volleyball, was honored at Trump's joint address.
Trump: 'There are only two genders'
President Trump talks about keeping biological men out of women's sports during his speech to Congress.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Trump to sign executive order to keep biological men out of women's sports
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
3 trans women file emergency request not to be transferred to male prisons
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Chicago's Brave Space Alliance helps provide support for LGBTQ community
Brave Space Alliance is helping provide services to the LGBTQ community on Chicago's South Side all year long.
Chicago officiant to host inclusive wedding event for same-sex couples ahead of Inauguration Day
Love is racing against the clock as the nation prepares for a new administration in Washington, D.C., and one local wedding officiant is offering a solution for same-sex couples.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Transgender care for minors case lands at the Supreme Court: What to know
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.