Lake County celebrates LGBTQ+ community with PrideFest
Lake County is getting ready to host its largest family-friendly Pride festival. It also serves as a fundraiser for the Lake County LGBTQ+ Center.
River Forest’s inclusion walk sparks strong community support to kick off Pride Month
From parades to pop-ups, Pride Month is officially underway. The Village of River Forest kicked things off on Monday evening with its Fourth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride and Inclusion Walk.
Chicago celebrates Pride Month with specially designed CTA trains
The CTA's Pride Train is going to be hitting the tracks all through this month. The eight-car Red Line train will feature designs and colors for Pride Month.
Hundreds celebrate 'joy, love, togetherness' at Buffalo Grove Pride Parade
On Sunday, hundreds celebrated the start of Pride Month at the 7th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade.
Support for same-sex marriage stays strong as party divide widens, poll shows
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, public support remains strong.
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.
Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
Chicago street dedicated to longtime Chicago Pride Parade coordinator
A longtime Chicago Pride Parade coordinator was recognized for his leadership. The corner of Belmont Avenue and North Halsted Street will now be known as "Rich Pfeiffer Parade Way."
More than 50 arrested in Lake View after Chicago Pride celebrations, police say
A mass arrest took place early Monday after a rowdy night of post-Pride celebrations in the Lake View neighborhood.
Mass arrest reported in Lake View after Pride celebrations
Chicago police ordered a mass arrest in Lake View on Sunday night after the Pride Parade.
Far South Side church rededicates Pride flags after they were vandalized
A Far South Side church is celebrating Pride Month with a rededication of Pride flags that had been vandalized.
Hundreds of thousands gather for annual Pride Parade in Chicago
Hundreds of thousands gathered on the North Side for Chicago's annual Pride Parade on Sunday.
Far South Side church rededicates Pride flags after they were vandalized
A Far South Side church is celebrating Pride Month with a rededication of Pride flags that had been vandalized.
Jarvis Square Family Pride Fest kicks off today
Pride Month is almost over, but Chicago saved some of its best events for last. While the Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday, the Jarvis Square Family Pride Fest also returns with music and vendors for a block-party atmosphere.
Chicago Pride Parade returns with a few changes
The Chicago Pride Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Sunday. The route this year was shortened by several blocks, starting at Sheridan and Broadway and traveling south to Diversey.
Chicago police preparing for Pride Parade
Chicago's Pride Parade is set for this Sunday, and organizers are finalizing logistics and safety plans.
Chicago gears up for Pride Parade amid increased security measures, community excitement
Marching under the theme "Pride is Power," massive crowds will converge on Lake View and Lincoln Park today for Chicago’s iconic Pride Parade.
Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday with heightened security
Chicago's Pride Parade is set for this Sunday, and organizers are finalizing logistics and safety plans.
Police discuss public safety preparations for Chicago Pride Parade
Police and city officials hashed out their safety preparations for the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade on Friday morning.
Balloons by Tommy shows out for the Chicago Pride Parade in a big way
Chicago's Pride Parade is one of the biggest in the country-- and it's got some really cool features. This year, Balloons by Tommy is responsible for blowing up all those fabulous parade balloons.