Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Date, theme announced for historic celebration
This will be the 54th year of the Chicago Pride Parade, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Who is Payton McNabb? Trump honors former volleyball player at speech
Payton McNabb, injured by a transgender opponent in volleyball, was honored at Trump's joint address.
Trump: 'There are only two genders'
President Trump talks about keeping biological men out of women's sports during his speech to Congress.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Trump to sign executive order to keep biological men out of women's sports
President Donald Trump will sign the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
3 trans women file emergency request not to be transferred to male prisons
Three transgender women are asking for "emergency relief" to not be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Chicago's Brave Space Alliance helps provide support for LGBTQ community
Brave Space Alliance is helping provide services to the LGBTQ community on Chicago's South Side all year long.
Chicago officiant to host inclusive wedding event for same-sex couples ahead of Inauguration Day
Love is racing against the clock as the nation prepares for a new administration in Washington, D.C., and one local wedding officiant is offering a solution for same-sex couples.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Transgender care for minors case lands at the Supreme Court: What to know
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.
Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on transgender medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched, potentially impactful cases slated to come before the high court this year.
FBI investigating more offensive text messages
The FBI is working to track down whoever is behind another wave of offensive text messages, this time targeting the Latino and LGBTQ communities.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Chilli Pepper, groundbreaking female impersonator, passes away after four-decade career
Chilli Pepper, a beloved and pioneering figure in Chicago’s drag scene, passed away on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy that spans over four decades.
Howard Brown to lay off staff this summer amid budget shortfall
Howard Brown, a prominent Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider, announced it would lay off approximately 7% of its workforce amid financial challenges.
Biden pardons thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans
Major action taken by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, as he pardoned thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on gay sex.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.