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.
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.
Trevor Project: Chicago creatives rally behind LGBTQ+ youth as federal 988 support line set to end
As the government prepares to end "Option 3" on the 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, two Chicago businesses launch a new Pride-themed collaboration benefitting The Trevor Project — aiming to raise awareness and funds ahead of Pride Fest and the city’s Pride Parade.
As the government prepares to end "Option 3" on the 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, two Chicago businesses launch a new Pride-themed collaboration benefitting The Trevor Project — aiming to raise awareness and funds ahead of Pride Fest and the city’s Pride Parade.
Chicago Pride Fest 2025: What to expect this weekend on Halsted
Chicago's 24th annual Pride Fest is happening this weekend. It?s located on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace in the city?s historic LGBTQ+ business district.
Chicago's 24th annual Pride Fest is happening this weekend. It?s located on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace in the city?s historic LGBTQ+ business district.
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.
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.
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Pride Month celebrations kick off across Chicago area
From parades to pop-ups, Pride Month celebrations were officially underway in the Chicago area, including in suburban River Forest.
From parades to pop-ups, Pride Month celebrations were officially underway in the Chicago area, including in suburban River Forest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.