Illinois pride group touts family-friendly 'coming out' event featuring drag shows for kids as young as 5
A nonprofit in Illinois is slated to host a "National Coming Out Day Celebration" featuring drag performances next month that is billed as a family-friendly event for children as young as 5.
Second annual Naper Pride Fest kicks of Saturday
This family friendly festival will feature music, food, fun and diversity. The event at Naper Settlement begins at noon Saturday.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
Chicago ramps up security as millions expected downtown this weekend for Pride Parade, events
As massive crowds descend on Chicago this weekend, police are stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
Chicago steps up security for Pride Parade, other events this weekend
The Chicago Police Department is stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
'Rails, Trails, and Ales': Metra offering special trains this summer
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
Outmanned cops struggled to control 'absolutely wild' fight that broke out after Chicago Pride Fest
A man was arrested and an officer was injured early Monday after “a large fight” broke out in Lake View hours after the Chicago Pride Fest wrapped up, police said.
Batavia police investigating stolen Pride flags as hate crimes
New A suburban police department is investigating several theft incidents as hate crimes after multiple residents reported that their Pride flags were stolen overnight.
Hate crime investigation underway in Batavia after several Pride flags stolen
A suburban police department is investigating after multiple residents report Pride flags being stolen.
Illinois man among 31 suspected white supremacists arrested near Idaho Pride
The 31 Patriot Front members were arrested with riot gear after a tipster reported seeing people loading up into a U-Haul like "a little army" at a hotel parking lot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, police said.
At least one Illinois man among dozens arrested at Pride event in Idaho
The several dozen men inside the truck wore khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces -- similar to Patriot Front, which is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist group.
Illinois man among dozens arrested at Pride event in Idaho
The several dozen men inside the truck wore khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces -- similar to Patriot Front, which is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist group.
Aurora Pride Parade officially back on for Sunday
The Aurora Pride Parade is officially back on, and city officials are expecting a lot of people. After a late move yesterday, Aurora police were able to find enough people to staff the parade. This comes after officers were told by parade officials that they were not allowed to wear their uniforms or carry service weapons at the parade. Joanie Lum has more on the changes that the parade will see this year.
Aurora Pride Parade back on after being canceled
In the end, the Aurora Pride Parade will go on after all.
Aurora Pride Parade back on after being canceled due to lack of police staffing
In the end, the Aurora Pride Parade will go on after all.
Aurora denies Pride Parade permit appeal
The City of Aurora denied an appeal to reinstate the Aurora Pride Parade permit on Thursday, meaning Sunday's event is cancelled.
Pride month: Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
Appeal process underway to bring back Aurora Pride parade
A hearing is underway in an Aurora courtroom to save the Aurora Pride parade. The parade permit was revoked this week when Aurora Police determined they could not provide enough security for the special event.
Aurora Pride loses permit, cancels parade
The Aurora Pride Parade has been canceled due to lack of police. Organizers are planning a rally outside of the courthouse Thursday morning.