Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.
Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.
Elgin hosts first-ever Pride parade and festival
June is Pride Month, and this year, a new celebration is happening in the suburbs.
June is Pride Month, and this year, a new celebration is happening in the suburbs.
LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties
This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.
This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Anheuser-Busch faces backlash and boycotts from Chicago bars over Dylan Mulvaney controversy
After the partnership went viral, Anheuser-Busch lost some $5 billion in market value amid calls for a nationwide boycott and bars and distributors across the country reported significant drops in Bud Light sales.
After the partnership went viral, Anheuser-Busch lost some $5 billion in market value amid calls for a nationwide boycott and bars and distributors across the country reported significant drops in Bud Light sales.
Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival to be a 'family-friendly' gathering
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival to be a 'family-friendly' gathering
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Person responsible for ?liking? anti-transgender post from CPD Twitter account will be held accountable, Lightfoot says
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Des Plaines Theatre cancels 'Awake Illinois' event after alleged threats made
A culture war is brewing in the suburbs after a conservative group's event was canceled at the Des Plaines Theatre after alleged threats from LGBTQ activists. Fox 32's Nate Rodgers has the details.
A culture war is brewing in the suburbs after a conservative group's event was canceled at the Des Plaines Theatre after alleged threats from LGBTQ activists. Fox 32's Nate Rodgers has the details.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Chicago group advocating for trans, gender-affirming care
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would protect reproductive rights and abortion in the state. However, advocacy groups in Chicago say a Senate amendment cuts out a large population.
Chicago's LGBTQ community could feel impact of healthcare worker strike
Health care workers are walking the picket line at Howard Brown Health Clinics across Chicago, and the labor conflict could impact health care in the LGBTQ community.
Health care workers are walking the picket line at Howard Brown Health Clinics across Chicago, and the labor conflict could impact health care in the LGBTQ community.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe
The founder of Chicago’s first Black-led, trans-led center for LGBTQ+ residents is at the center of an investigation into Brave Space Alliance’s finances, according to the center’s leaders.
The founder of Chicago’s first Black-led, trans-led center for LGBTQ+ residents is at the center of an investigation into Brave Space Alliance’s finances, according to the center’s leaders.
Veteran who helped disarm shooter at Colorado gay club hailed a hero
When army veteran Rich Fierro realized a gunman was spraying bullets inside the club where he had gathered with friends and family, instincts from his military training immediately kicked in.
When army veteran Rich Fierro realized a gunman was spraying bullets inside the club where he had gathered with friends and family, instincts from his military training immediately kicked in.