Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality

The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.

32 To Do: Colorful Pride events happening in Chicagoland

Pride Month is a month-long celebration dedicated to celebrating and remembering the LGBTQ+ community full of colorful events, parades, festivals, and educational discussions.

Lake County gears up for a Pride Month celebration Saturday
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It's Pride Month, and Lake County is getting ready to celebrate in a big way! Lake County Pride Fest is Saturday, and program manager Jen Hoetin joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about what everyone can expect, and why it's so important.

Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
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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.

Cook County officials celebrate start of Pride Month

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials on Thursday to kick off Pride Month.

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.

Blackhawks won’t wear Pride jerseys, cite Russian law

At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights.

West Virginia could ban transgender care

The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.

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
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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.