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Fri, Sep 5, 2003
Blagojevich, Daley Serving As Honorary Co-Chairs of
Illinois Gov. Rod Blogejevich and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley have signed on as honorary co-chairs on this year's AIDS Run & Walk Chicago on Saturday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. read...
Fri, Sep 5, 2003
Indiana University Orders Prof's Homophobic Postings Removed From Web
Indiana University has removed gay-hate postings by a professor to a Web log that was hosted on the school's server. read...
Sat, Aug 30, 2003
RC Church To Step Up Anti-Gay Marriage Fight
The Roman Catholic Church has vowed an all out war to stop the legalization of same-sex marriage. read...
Tue, Aug 26, 2003
The Art of Uribe: A GLBT Networking Reception
On Thursday, September 18, the exceptional Aldo Castillo Gallery will be the host of "Art of Uribe," an elegant networking event for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)business owners, executives... read...
Mon, Aug 25, 2003
Blagojevich Sign Perinatal HIV Prevention Act
Governor Rod Blagojevich has signed into law legislation to improve efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission. read...
Tue, Aug 19, 2003
GayCo Productions gets Poked
GayCo Productions is back on top with POKED, a new sketch comedy revue opening Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 8:30 P.M in the Second City e.t. read...
Sat, Aug 9, 2003
Wisconsin Governor Says Marriage Ban Not Needed
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle says he is opposed to a ban on gay marriage proposed by state Republicans. read...
Sat, Aug 9, 2003
Wisconsin Governor Says Marriage Ban Not Needed
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle says he is opposed to a ban on gay marriage proposed by state Republicans. read...
Tue, Jul 29, 2003
Danny Roberts Endorses Gov. Howard Dean for President
Danny Roberts has endorsed former Vermont Governor Howard Dean for the Democratic nomination for President in 2004. read...
Sat, Jul 26, 2003
Lesbian Teacher Sues After Company Allegedly Outs Her
An Illinois teacher says a skateboard company outed her, threatening her career by using her picture in an ad campaign without permission. read...
Sat, Jul 19, 2003
University Of Illinois to Offer Domestic Partner Benefits
The partners of gay and lesbian employees of the University of Illinois have won benefit rights. read...
Thu, Jul 17, 2003
Tribune-owned LA Times Op-Ed Page Reprints Inaccurate, Homophobic Pat Robertson Claims
The "Los Angeles Times" today published "Appealing to a Higher Power" by Pat Robertson on its op-ed page. read...
Wed, Jul 16, 2003
Gay Pair Blackmailed By Cook County Sheriff's Deputy
A Cook County Sheriff's deputy who found two men having sex in a suburban wooded area has been charged with blackmailing them. read...
Mon, Jul 14, 2003
New Bailiwick Board Officers State Need for Community Support
Donald Cortelyou of MidAmerica Bank was unanimously reelected President of the Bailiwick Repertory Company at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors. read...
Thu, Jul 10, 2003
Circuit Mom's World Market 2003 Schedule
Circuit Mom Productions has announced the schedule for World Market 2003 during Chicago's "Market Days" Festival, August 8th-10th, 2003. read...
Thu, Jul 10, 2003
Chicago Alderman Moves To Guarantee Gay Businesses Get City Contracts
On the heels of Cook County's decision last week to create a domestic partner registry, (story) Chicago is considering a raft of potential laws that could make the city one... read...
Tue, Jul 8, 2003
Massachusetts Could Be First US State To Legalize Gay Marriage
The highest court in Massachusetts is in a position to American legal history and legalize gay marriage. read...
Tue, Jul 8, 2003
Chicago Force Wraps Up Inaugural Season
The Chicago Force women’s professional tackle football team has wrapped up its first season, and by all accounts, it’s a success. read...
Tue, Jul 1, 2003
Cook County Creates Same-Sex Registry
Just two days after Chicago celebrated Pride, The Cook County Board of Commissioners has handed Chicago’s GLBT community another stunning victory. read...
Thu, Jun 26, 2003
Chicago's GLBT Community Celebrates Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling today said it was illegal for the State of Texas to ban sodomy between same sex couples. read...
Thu, Jun 26, 2003
Supreme Court Overturns Sodomy Laws
The Supreme Court Thursday struck down laws outlawing sodomy. read...
Fri, Jun 20, 2003
AFC Announces $1.2 Million in Grant Awards
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) announced today the award of nearly $1. read...
Thu, Jun 19, 2003
Chicago "PRIDE FEST" to Be Held on Saturday, June 28
"PRIDE FEST," a GLBT community celebration a day before Chicago's annual Pride Parade (parade map and informaton), will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the intersections of North Halsted... read...
Wed, Jun 18, 2003
Chicago Considers Domestic Partner Registry
Cook County is considering the establishment of a domestic partner registry. read...
Sun, Jun 8, 2003
Chicago Force Documentary World Premiere
Chicago filmmakers Ronit Bezalel, Laurie Little and Sree Nallamothu, have just completed A Day on the Force: Women's Pro-Tackle Football featuring Chicago's first pro-tackle women's football team, the Chicago Force. read...
