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News: Local News (Chicago)
Thu, May 21, 2020
Chicago Pride Fest goes virtual, details announced
Chicago Pride Fest will mark its 20th anniversary with a virtual festival format, organizers announced on Thursday. read...
Tue, May 19, 2020
Grabbys Award Show goes virtual for 21st anniversary special
The show must go on, albeit virtually, organizers of the annual Grabbys Award Show announced on Tuesday. read...
Fri, May 1, 2020
Big changes for 2020 Market Days and Chicago Pride Fest as event dates shift
Northalsted Market Days, the Midwest's largest street festival, is being moved to Labor Day weekend, Sept. read...
Fri, May 1, 2020
International Mr. Leather still on for 2020 as new dates are announced
Update: On May 25, 2020, organizers of International Mr. read...
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Chicagoans looking forward to Pride Month despite pandemic
Pride Month 2020 won't be anything close to what we're accustomed to. read...
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Emotions, change are now the overflowing life of Chicago bartender Joe Lewis
Joe Lewis is the epitome of every bartender, waiter and literally millions of others now out-of-work due to the stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19. read...
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time in 50-year history
The Chicago Pride Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 28, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time that the parade has been postponed or canceled in its... read...
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Chicago Pride Fest postponed, new dates announced for 2020
Pride in Chicago will be a little less festive this June. read...
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Betty Who, Cyndi Lauper, and others to appear in LGBTQ livestream for COVID-19 relief fund
A star-studded, two-hour virtual concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, starting at 7 p.m. read...
Mon, Apr 20, 2020
NYC Pride 2020 canceled, Chicago Pride events remain on the calendar for now
The NYC Pride March has been canceled for the first time in its 50-year history, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. read...
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
Cram Fashion creates limited edition 'Together' T-shirt
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Boystown's Cram Fashion has created a T-shirt design with the simple message, "Together. read...
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Howard Brown Health and Project Vida partner to expand COVID-19 services in Little Village
Howard Brown Health and Project Vida today announced a partnership to provide expanded medical services in Chicago's Little Village community, offering free, confidential risk assessments for COVID-19 disease. read...
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
OUTspoken podcast launches with stories from its past
Since the OUTspoken storytelling night started almost seven years ago at Sidetrack, the audio from the six or seven stories each month has been recorded – and organizers have long had the intention of creating a... read...
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
CMSA announces target dates for multiple sport leagues
The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) announced new target dates for multiple sports to resume play. read...
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Scott Duff is 'cookin' stuff' in his quarantine kitchen
Scott Duff, a Chicago-based actor, comedian, and co-host of Out Chicago, a weekly live talk show for the LGBTQ community airing Sundays from 11 a.m. read...
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Pritzker: 'Everyone needs to think seriously about canceling large summer events'
For the first time since issuing Illinois' stay-at-home order, Gov. read...
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Chicago cuts off liquor sales after 9 p.m.
Chicago will impose a daily 9 p.m. read...
Wed, Apr 8, 2020
Fauci: Pandemic has 'shed a light' on health disparities in US like AIDS did with gay people
During Tuesday's daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, Dr. read...
Tue, Apr 7, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot defends getting haircut: 'I am the face of the city'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended getting a haircut despite Illinois' stay-at-home order. read...
Sun, Apr 5, 2020
CMSA amends 2020 schedule due to coronavirus pandemic
The Open Sunday Softball League will not start until June 7, the league's organizer – the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) – announced on Thursday. read...
Sun, Apr 5, 2020
How to make a CDC-recommended cloth face mask
The CDC now recommends we wear some kind of cloth face mask when we have to leave home - whether it's to the grocery store or the pharmacy. read...
Sat, Apr 4, 2020
Aurora Pride and Buffalo Grove Pride Parade postponed until 2021
The 2nd annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, set for June 7, has been postponed – and organizers announced its next parade will be held June 6, 2021. read...
Sat, Apr 4, 2020
DJ Deanne is part of the international crew bringing the beats to Quarankiki 3.0
DJ Deanne, celebrating her 20th year delivering the beats, will be the third and final DJ for Quarankiki 3.0 on Saturday, April 4, to support the artists and staff from... read...
Sat, Apr 4, 2020
FDA eases ban on gay men donating blood
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced it would ease its ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. read...
Fri, Apr 3, 2020
'Historic Happy Hour' to feature LGBT Chicago before Boystown 4/3 and 4/27
To combat cabin fever and encourage safe city exploration during shelter-in-place, tour company Chicago Detours is presenting fun, weekday 20-minute talks as a "Historic Happy Hour for Curious People" and... read...
