Buffalo Grove volunteers send handwritten support cards to LGBTQ+ people nationwide
At a bagel shop in Buffalo Grove, volunteers wrote heartfelt notes to LGBTQ+ people they’ve never met, hoping a few words on a card could ease a season that often feels isolating.
Buffalo Grove volunteers send handwritten support cards to LGBTQ+ people nationwide
At a bagel shop in Buffalo Grove, volunteers wrote heartfelt notes to LGBTQ+ people they’ve never met, hoping a few words on a card can ease a season that often feels isolating.
Olympics gender policy under review, ban on transgender athletes possible
While we're still more than two years away from the 2028 Olympics Summer Games, a committee is weighing a potential ban on transgender athletes competing.
Transgender athlete ban considered ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee may move to bar transgender women from female events, a major policy shift that could reshape competition before the 2028 Summer Games.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Illinois trans volleyball player incident unleashes parade of angry parents on school board meeting
A trans athlete made a girls' high school volleyball team in Chicago's northwest suburbs, igniting chaotic debate among many of the town's parents.
A decade after Illinois’ ban, conversion therapy debate reignites nationwide
Illinois banned the practice for minors a decade ago, but decisions in other states have raised fears for those still haunted by their experiences.
A decade after Illinois? ban, conversion therapy debate reignites nationwide
Illinois banned the practice for minors a decade ago, but decisions in other states have raised fears for those still haunted by their experiences.
Chicago Blackhawks fired employee for being gay, lawsuit claims
A former PR manager for the Chicago Blackhawks claimed in a new lawsuit that he was fired by the club because he is gay.
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care.
LGBTQ+ youth support option ends on national crisis line after Trump administration cuts
LGBTQ+ youth can no longer access specialized support through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ? known as Option 3 ? one month after the Trump administration announced its end.
LGBTQ+ youth support option ends on national crisis line after Trump administration cuts
LGBTQ+ youth no longer have access to Option 3 — a specialized support line through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — one month after the Trump administration announced it would shut it down.
LGBTQ+ youth support option ends on national crisis line after Trump administration cuts
LGBTQ+ youth can no longer access specialized support through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ? known as Option 3 ? one month after the Trump administration announced its end.
Wisconsin man charged with hate crime over alleged threat on Illinois LGBTQ+ group's Facebook post
A Wisconsin man was charged with a hate crime for allegedly making a threatening comment on an Illinois LGBTQ+ organization's Facebook post.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
2025 Chicago Pride Parade prevails through heat and drizzle
As June comes to a close, the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade caps off the month-long celebrations of LGBTQ+ awareness and support.
Thousands celebrate 2025 Chicago Pride Parade
As June comes to a close, the 2025 Chicago Pride Parade caps off the month-long celebrations of LGBTQ+ awareness and support.
How to make a rainbow sangria for Pride Month
Summertime and Pride Month are the perfect time to make a colorful Rainbow Sangria.
Chicago celebrates its 54th annual Pride Parade
Organizers of the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade were expecting a big crowd despite warm temperatures.