32 To Do: Colorful Pride events happening in Chicagoland
Pride Month is a month-long celebration dedicated to celebrating and remembering the LGBTQ+ community full of colorful events, parades, festivals, and educational discussions.
Lake County gears up for a Pride Month celebration Saturday
It's Pride Month, and Lake County is getting ready to celebrate in a big way! Lake County Pride Fest is Saturday, and program manager Jen Hoetin joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about what everyone can expect, and why it's so important.
Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.
Cook County officials celebrate start of Pride Month
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials on Thursday to kick off Pride Month.
Cook County officials celebrate start of Pride Month
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials on Thursday to kick off Pride Month.
LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties
This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.
Chicago health officials sound alarm on mpox surge ahead of Pride month
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday sounded the alarm over another potential monkeypox surge ahead of Pride month.
Court orders students to reveal their names after suing sorority over trans member
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival to be a 'family-friendly' gathering
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival to be a 'family-friendly' gathering
Elgin's first-ever Pride parade will be held this summer and organizers say the event will be a family-oriented celebration.
Blackhawks won’t wear Pride jerseys, cite Russian law
At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Illinois pride group touts family-friendly 'coming out' event featuring drag shows for kids as young as 5
A nonprofit in Illinois is slated to host a "National Coming Out Day Celebration" featuring drag performances next month that is billed as a family-friendly event for children as young as 5.
Second annual Naper Pride Fest kicks of Saturday
This family friendly festival will feature music, food, fun and diversity. The event at Naper Settlement begins at noon Saturday.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
Chicago ramps up security as millions expected downtown this weekend for Pride Parade, events
As massive crowds descend on Chicago this weekend, police are stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
Chicago steps up security for Pride Parade, other events this weekend
The Chicago Police Department is stepping up patrols of both uniformed and undercover officers.
'Rails, Trails, and Ales': Metra offering special trains this summer
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
Outmanned cops struggled to control 'absolutely wild' fight that broke out after Chicago Pride Fest
A man was arrested and an officer was injured early Monday after “a large fight” broke out in Lake View hours after the Chicago Pride Fest wrapped up, police said.