Top Trending: Dec. 7 - Dec. 13, 2014

Boystown's two newest bars Whiskey Trust and Manhole are closing Friday less than one year after opening, LKH Management told ChicagoPride.com.

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died early Wednesday after suffering a serious stroke a day earlier. The veteran Republican leader was 70.

Are you looking for a fun, sexy and unique holiday gift for the men (or ladies) in your life who appreciate male beauty in all its forms? Look no further than BJ&Park, a new artist-model endeavor in Chicago that specializes in nude male sketches.

Neverland, Chicago's popular series of extravagant themed dance parties, is back for their annual Purity Ball holiday bash next Friday, December 19. Neverland's crew is especially excited to be bringing their favorite "dance party as art" to Nikki Nightclub, the former space of Crobar.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT rights advocate, on Monday applauded Pope Francis' remarks on the Catholic Church helping parents support their gay children.

Singer LeAnn Rimes has said that she's "super proud" of Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman for coming out gay.

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has anounced 18 award recipients of its 2014 Challenge Grants, a legacy program that awards financial support to organizations that are making a difference in the HIV epidemic and the lives of people living with the virus in Illinois.

Cabler OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere a 90-minute documentary on the life of Michael Sam on Saturday, December 27.

Equality Illinois is calling for the resignation of Warren Township High School District 121 Board member Liz Biondi for suggesting that the search for a new school superintendent exclude gay or lesbian candidates, thereby violating the clear Illinois law prohibiting discrimination against gay and lesbian job candidates.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is set to host a spiritual revival next month that he says will help put America "back on the right path."