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Sun, Mar 15, 2020
Hydrate Nightclub and Elixir locations closed Sunday
Update: Shortly after Hydrate's announcement, Illinois Gov. read...
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
Chicago officials crack down on bars, restaurants selling alcohol as coronavirus cases rise
City officials announced Sunday new precautionary measures for bars and restaurants that sell liquor across Chicago as the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state continue to rise. read...
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
Big Chicks and Tweet to close for at least 14 days starting Monday
Uptown favorites Big Chicks and Tweet have responded to fast-moving developments in the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with a self-imposed quarantine for two weeks starting at the end of the business day... read...
Sat, Mar 14, 2020
H2O Festival Puerto Vallarta postponed due to coronavirus, rescheduled for November
The inaugural H2O Festival Puerto Vallarta – originally scheduled for March 27-29 – has officially been rescheduled due to the coronavirus, it was announced Saturday afternoon. read...
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
LA Pride postponed, Chicago's pride events still a go - for now
Organizers of LA Pride have postponed all events related to its 50th anniversary set to take place in June due to the coronavirus outbreak. read...
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Police issue warning after string of Lakeview robberies
Chicago police are investigating a string of armed robberies in the Lakeview neighborhood. read...
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
H2O Festival Puerto Vallarta is still on schedule for March 27 - 29
Update: H20 Festival Puerto Vallarta postponed, will now be held Nov. read...
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
CMSA suspends games and events through March 20 in response to coronavirus
The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) announced Thursday afternoon that all CMSA games and events are suspended until at least March 20 in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). read...
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Ravinia announces 2020 lineup, including Patti LaBelle, Macy Gray and Indigo Girls
The Ravinia Music Festival unveiled its 2020 concert schedule Thursday morning. read...
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Open letter about coronavirus and the LGBTQ communities
Over 100 national and local organizations have signed on to an open letter to health and media outlining how coronavirus (COVID-19) may pose an increased risk to the LGBTQ population and... read...
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
Downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled amid coronavirus concerns
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled in lieu of coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, according to the event's website. read...
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
Report: Man sexually assaulted, robbed in Boystown nightclub
Chicago police are investigating a sexual assault and robbery that happened in the restroom of a Boystown nightclub on Sunday. read...
Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness finds it hard to 'celebrate' Aaron Schock's coming out
Jonathan Van Ness, Queer's Eye's grooming expert, has criticized Aaron Schock's coming out, saying that there are more important LGBT stories that are not getting as much attention. read...
Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Police investigating 2 weekend deaths at Steamworks
Chicago police are conducting a pair of death investigations after two men died separately over the weekend at Steamworks, 3246 North Halsted. read...
Sat, Mar 7, 2020
Photos: Bernie Sanders rallies in Chicago's Grant Park
With just over a week remaining until the Illinois presidential primary, Sen. read...
Sat, Mar 7, 2020
LGBT leaders, allies rally for Kim Foxx as Jussie Smollett case looms over campaign
Several LGBT community members and allies will rally together to support Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx for re-election as the Jussie Smollett case continues to loom over her campaign. read...
Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Pride In The Park 2020 expands to two-day event in Grant Park
Pride In The Park will be back this June – with twice the fun. read...
Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Scarlet Honolulu brings vodka drinks, RPDR queens, go-go boys – and is rooted in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood
Robbie Baldwin has spent his whole career in the food and beverage industry, from a bar back to an operations manager. read...
Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Former Congressman Aaron Schock comes out as gay
Former Illinois Representative Aaron Schock, who has repeatedly denied rumors about his sexuality, on Thursday came out as gay in an Instagram post and on his website. read...
Tue, Mar 3, 2020
Anthony Meade documents LGBT history – through photography
Anthony Meade has spent the past 12 years photographing Chicago's LGBT nightlife scene, and with a Flickr account that carries more than 500,000 images, he truly is documenting the communities'... read...
Tue, Mar 3, 2020
The new North Bar at Sidetrack: colorful, dynamic and open for business
The 2 1/2-year renovation project of the former Cherry Lounge at Sidetrack was capped off with a grand opening party Thursday, Feb. read...
Tue, Mar 3, 2020
HRC: Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign 'broke glass ceilings'
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT rights advocate, on Monday praised Pete Buttigieg's historic campaign. read...
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Scarlet undergoing minor repairs following Sunday fire
Paul Cannella, the owner of Scarlet Bar, confirmed Monday afternoon that the popular Boystown bar has "some minor repairs (needed), but we'll be open as normal" following a small fire... read...
Sun, Mar 1, 2020
Reports: Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of presidential race
Pete Buttigieg - the first openly gay candidate to run for president - is dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday, according to multiple reports. read...
Sun, Mar 1, 2020
Sidetrack OUTspoken! featured storytellers for March 3
Chicago's monthly evening of LGBTQ storytelling – known as OUTspoken! - returns Tuesday, March 3 with an exciting line-up of featured storytellers. read...
