Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Everything you need to know
The Chicago Pride Parade will step off later this weekend on the city's North Side.
Chicagoans brave the heat for Chicago Pride Fest
Many braved the hot weather to celebrate at Chicago Pride Fest.
JoJo Siwa cancels her Chicago Pride performance
JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at a Chicago Pride concert this upcoming Sunday.
Chicago businesses launch Pride merch to support LGBTQ+ youth after 988 lifeline cut
The federal government announced this week it will end "option 3" on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — the dedicated line for LGBTQ+ youth — on July 17. In response, two Chicago businesses are teaming up to support those affected.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
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.
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.
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.


















