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News: Local News (Chicago)
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Petition to keep Boystown nickname gains momentum as debate heats up
A second online petition - in favor of keeping the “Boystown” nickname - is gaining momentum as the debate takes center stage in Chicago's LGBTQ community. read...
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Northalsted announces inclusion efforts amid calls for change to Boystown name
The Northalsted Business Alliance on Friday announced initiatives to enhance efforts aimed at providing a welcoming and inclusive neighborhood for all. read...
Wed, Jul 8, 2020
Batter Up: CMSA's Open Sunday Softball League begins play on July 12
The sweet sound of summer softball is coming back Clarendon and Margate Fields on the north side of the city with the Open Sunday Softball League, run by the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA). read...
Tue, Jul 7, 2020
Petition calls for name change of Chicago's Boystown neighborhood
A new petition with more than 600 signatures is calling for a change in name of Chicago's Boystown neighborhood, claiming it encourages systemic transphobia, racism and sexism. read...
Fri, Jul 3, 2020
Celebrating Chicago's Michael McBride: Award-winning Musical Director
Michael McBride was at home one night last month in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, sitting on his couch with his dogs and clenching his husband's hand. read...
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
ACTIVATE:CHI drops plans for solidarity march tied to Pride Sunday following controversy
ACTIVATE:CHI, a grassroots activist organization, late Friday announced that it is dropping plans for a solidarity march this Sunday following concerns raised by Brave Space Alliance, a Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ organization located... read...
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
'Chicago Is a [Digital] Drag Festival' with Shea Coulee, June 30
"Chicago Is a [Digital] Drag Festival", a two-hour jam-packed live-stream hosted by Chicago's own Shea Couleé, will take place Tuesday, June 30, at 8 p.m. read...
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Two solidarity marches to replace Chicago's annual Pride Parade on June 28
Chicago's Pride Parade won't march this year, but that isn't stopping community activists from planning a solidarity march, two separately-organized peaceful marches to be exact. read...
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Roscoe's and Berlin drop T Rex amid allegations of racism
Trannika Rex has been dropped by Roscoe's Tavern and Berlin Nightclub following allegations of racism. read...
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Nick Jonas joins Virtual Chicago Pride Fest this weekend
Nick Jonas will make a special guest appearance during Virtual Chicago Pride Fest this weekend, organizers confirmed to GoPride. read...
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Cheers! Boystown bars start to reopen as Chicago moves through Phase 3
Raise your glass and get ready to enjoy Chicago's bars, lounges, taverns, and breweries once again – albeit with coronavirus pandemic restrictions. read...
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Thousands participate in Boystown's Drag March for Change
Thousands filled the streets in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood on Sunday to bring awareness to the causes and demands that Black Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter. read...
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
The Pinta Pride Project announces donations following BG Pride Drive
The Pinta Pride Project donated numerous bags of non-perishable items to both the Vernon Township Food Pantry and the Wheeling Food Pantry following the BG Pride Drive, held Sunday, June 7... read...
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
2020 Chicago Pride Parade officially canceled
The City of Chicago on Tuesday canceled “all permitted special events,” including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and other annual summer traditions through Labor Day. read...
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Drag March brings all-star lineup with a unified message to Boystown on Sunday
Joe Lewis, whose drag alter-ego in and around Chicago is Jo MaMa, knows exactly what he wants to accomplish at this Sunday's Drag March For Change through Boystown: To bring... read...
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Northalsted Market Days officially nixed for 2020
Northalsted Market Days, the Midwest's largest street festival, has officially been canceled for 2020, organizers confirmed to GoPride. read...
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Boystown's Virtual Pride to feature Steve Grand, Leann Rimes and more
Chicago Pride Fest will mark its 20th anniversary with a virtual festival format featuring entertainment by Chicago's own Steve Grand and more. read...
Tue, Jun 9, 2020
Pride Drive brings a sea of rainbows and support for BLM to Buffalo Grove
The inaugural BG Pride Drive, conceived after the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, was without question an overwhelming success. read...
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
Investigation opened after video shows CPD officer punching protester in Uptown
An investigation has been opened into a "horrific use of force" captured on video Monday following what was described as a peaceful protest in the Uptown neighborhood. read...
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
A Queer Pride launches weekly flash fundraiser to support Black organizations in need
As June marks the start of Pride month and many are looking forward to a welcome rainbow-filled distraction from the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, A Queer Pride is taking... read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Pride Month in Chicago will look a little different this year
Pride Month begins Monday, but the festivities throughout Chicago won't be anything close to what we're accustomed to due to the coronavirus pandemic. read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Pride special on ABC 7 to celebrate Chicago's LGBTQ community, June 28
The 2020 Chicago Pride Parade is currently postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Pride Month celebration of Chicago's LGBTQ will continue on ABC 7 during a fun hour of musical... read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Buffalo Grove Pride Drive on Sunday to honor George Floyd, support Black Lives Matter
The parade has been canceled, but not the pride. read...
Fri, May 29, 2020
Colorful bike racks added in Boystown
Colorful new bike racks were installed along Halsted Street Wednesday, nearly doubling the amount of bike parking in the Boystown neighborhood. read...
Thu, May 28, 2020
AIDS activist, author Larry Kramer has died
AIDS activist and author Larry Kramer died on Wednesday. read...
