Chicago marathon quietly adds nonbinary division, ‘hurtful’ to some runners

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the most prestigious races, drawing runners from around the globe. So when Cal Calamia heard that the race on Sunday had opened a nonbinary runner category for first time ever, they were ecstatic.

Foundation helping to tell the stories of LGBTQ Latino Chicagoans
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A local foundation is helping make sure under-represented artists and communities get their stories told. The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is awarding almost $2 million to creative small arts organizations in Chicago. It's being called the Broadening Narratives Initiative.

Downers Grove cancels Drag Queen Bingo
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The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.

Woodlawn facility becomes hub for HIV, AIDS research
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The Center on Cottage Grove is now a hub for HIV and AIDS outreach. The facility is aiming to be a safe space for LGBTQ communities and five groups have already signed up to use the space as part of an effort to reduce HIV transmission among Black and Latino populations.

Chicago LGBTQ leader Kim Hunt working for equality
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It's Women's History Month and we're highlighting Chicago area women who are working toward a better future for everyone. Kim Hunt, executive director of Pride Action Tank, which works to improve the lives of people in the LGBTQ community and the lives of people of color in general, joined FOX 32 to talk.

Sidetrack owners reflect on bar's history in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
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Sidetrack owners Art Johnston and Pepe Pe?a join Good Day Chicago to discuss the bar's history and how it became a safe space for Chicago's LGBTQ+ community.

Center on Halsted provides resources to the LGBTQIA+ community
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Ben Sprunger, Manager of Individual Giving, shares information on resources Center on Halsted provides to LGBTQIA+ the community.

Ald. Tom Tunney discusses neighborhood's name change to Northalsted
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44th Ward Chicago Alderman Tom Tunney joins Good Day Chicago to talk about LGBTQ+ Pride this year and the neighborhood's new name, "Northalsted."

CPD introduces new LGBTQ+ liaisons
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A group of new liaisons was introduced Thursday as part of the Chicago Police Department's community policing plan.

Andersonville home dripping with Pride
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A Pride display on Chicago's North Side is drawing lots of attention and some donations to help LGBTQ youth.

United We Sprint Challenge supporting Pride festivities
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Since the beginning of the month, Barry's Boot Camp Chicago has stepped up their Pride activities. They launched their United We Sprint challenge in support of pride, unity, and community throughout Chicago. Barry?s trainer Kate Lemere talks about it.