Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.