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AIDS: AFC advocates for extension of benefit lottery tickets - In honor of National Black AIDS Awareness Day Feb. 7, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago ( AFC ) and a ...  |
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AIDS: Research focuses on HIV risk in Latino immigrants - The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a two-year, $411,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of ... |
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AIDS: Talking 'Skin' with author Biodun Abudu - Chicago author Biodun Abudu's debut novel, Tales of My Skin is a book about one man's journey from Africa to ... |
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AIDS: Rush hospital treats, researches HIV/AIDS - Since 1984, the Section of Infectious Diseases at Rush University Memorial Hospital has stood out as one of the city's ... |
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AIDS: Haring murals live on at Rush University Medical Center - Famed American artist Keith Haring got his start in the New York City subway system in the early 1980s sketching ... |
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Gerber/Hart refuses to reveal group info - Amid growing concern about the future of the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, Chicago's LGBT library, the organization remains steadfast in ... |
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Marriage Equality Bill introduced in Illinois - Illinois state representatives have filed a much-anticipated marriage equality bill in the Illinois General Assembly, local LGBT groups announced Feb. ... |
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Santorum scores surprise surge - The one Republican presidential candidate who gay Republicans most love to hate scored three victories on the campaign trail Tuesday, ... |
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Ward changes won't happen until 2015 - The Chicago Elections Board ruled Feb. 1 that new ward changes will not go into effect until 2015, clarifying some ... |
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Anti-gay bill reintroduced in Uganda - On Feb. 6, 2012, Ugandan MP David Bahati, reintroduced the now infamous anti-homosexuality bill which he authored and first introduced ... |
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Internat'l law firm announces minority scholarships - International law firm McDermott Will & Emery announced the recipients of the 2012 McDermott Diverse Law Student Scholarships Feb. 6. ... |
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Obama senior advisor Valerie Jarrett to speak at Equality Illinois gala - From an EI news release - A senior advisor to President Obama and one of the president's closest longtime friends will be giving the keynote address ... |
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program soon to make HIV medications easier to get - From a news release - Chicago- It will soon be easier for 4,200 people in the state to get their HIV medications through the Illinois ... |
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Gay-porn star pleads guilty to murder; two gay men say they were jailed—without their pants - NATIONAL ROUNDUP: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Jason Andrews, 28—a star in the gay-porn industry—recently pled guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Dennis "Scooter" ... |
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Judge Gamrath on her start, working with same-sex couples - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - When Judge Tom Chiola, the first openly gay candidate elected to office in Illinois, retired from the 8th Judicial Subcircuit ... |
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Justice Theis reception Feb. 13 at Kanela - A cocktail reception for Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis will take place Mon., Feb. 13, 6-7:30 p.m., at ... |
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Openly gay man in New Jersey running for Senate - Jon Maher is convinced his lack of political experience won't affect his run for the U.S. Senate from New Jersey—or ... |
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Iowa erases married lesbian mom from baby's death certificate - From a Lambda Legal news release - (Des Moines, IA, February 8, 2012) - Today Lambda Legal filed suit against the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) ... |
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Roe v. Wade anniversary celebration Jan. 24 - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action ( PPIA ) marked the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision ... |
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Gay attorney holds campaign fundraiser - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Gay judicial candidate Michael A. Forti hosted a campaign fundraiser Feb. 1 at the Lakeview nightspot Sidetrack. Forti is running ... |
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Gay couple hosts reception for judicial candidate - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Partners Christopher Johnsen and Scott Clay opened their Lakeview home for a reception Jan. 27, honoring Judge Jesse G. Reyes ... |
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Quinn creates Illinois DREAM Act scholarship fund - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Gov. Pat Quinn announced the DREAM Fund Commission at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights ( ICIRR ) ... |
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Survey notes trends in sex among female adolescents - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - New analysis of the U.S. National Survey of Family Growth ( NSFG ) and the U.S. National Longitudinal Lesbian Family ... |
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LETTERS: Terminated - Dear Editor: As a participant in MACS (Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study) since its beginning in 1984, I was shocked to ... |
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Children's book list shows diversity across LGBTQ spectrum - VIEWPOINTS: MOMBIAN- ] A new American Library Association ( ALA ) list of recommended LGBTQ-inclusive books for children and young adults ... |
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Lakeview church searches for new home - Members of aChurch4Me?, a Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Lakeview, will temporarily meet at Second Stage Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield ... |
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Forum on Bayard Rustin's life Feb. 9 - Brothers OUTLive will celebrate the life and legacy of the late gay civil-rights activist Bayard Rustin at Center on Halsted, ... |
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Univ. of Chicago aims to be site for gender and sexuality studies - When the University of Chicago founded its gender studies department in 1996, it trailed other colleges and universities in doing ... |
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Panel discussion features queer-justice activists - Some of the biggest names in queer transformative justice appeared in Chicago Feb. 2 for a panel discussion at the ... |
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Equality Illinois appoints liaison - Equality Illinois has appointed Mitchell Locin as its first communications liaison, according to a press release. A native of Chicago, ... |
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EQ IL's 'Justice for All' gala Feb. 11 at Hilton - The annual Equality Illinois "Justice for All" gala will take place Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. ... |
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Quotelines - "It's all baby steps: You have to be OK with telling your friends you're going on a date; you have ... |
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HealthCare.gov helps same-sex couples find coverage - From a news release - Americans are now able to use HealthCare.gov to search specifically for insurance plans that include coverage for domestic partners, HHS ... |
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Report looks at the rise of super PACs - From a news release - Chicago — Today Illinois PIRG Education Fund and Demos released a new analysis of the funding sources for the campaign ... |
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CNN suspends Roland Martin for Super Bowl tweet - From a GLAAD news release - New York, NY, February 8, 2012 - GLAAD responded to CNN's decision to suspend political analyst Roland Martin after he ... |
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Apple customers will deliver petitions protesting worker abuse - From a Change.org news release - New York, NY — Concerned Apple customers will deliver more than a quarter million signatures from campaigns on Change.org and ... |
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FFC complex completed in West Loop - McShane Construction Company has completed the expansion and renovation of the new 52,000-square-foot West Loop fitness-center assignment on behalf of ... |
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WCT seeks nominations for 30 Under 30 - CHICAGO—Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT individuals (and allies) for its annual 30 Under 30 ... |
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MCC conference in Chicago next year - Fairmont Chicago will host the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) General Conference July 1-5, 2013. Rev. Troy Perry, who was kicked ... |
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Rev. Al Sharpton is an 'American for Marriage Equality' - From an HRC news release - WASHINGTON — Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) launched an ad featuring civil rights leader and Baptist minister Al Sharpton ... |
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St. Petersburg moves to pass anti-LGBT law - New York, NY — Despite a massive international call-in campaign by leading global LGBT rights group AllOut.org, the Russian city ... |
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Redtwist to present 'Laramie Project' - Opening March 4 - The Chicago premiere production of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later—directed by Jeff Award winner Greg Kolack—will open at Redtwist ... |
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Billy Masters - "Almost 3 weeks since I've had dairy, red meat, wheat, gluten, sugar, alcohol, or caffeine. Lost 15 lbs & lost ... |
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Martha Berner: The journey transcends 'Fantasy' - MUSIC - Singer/songwriter Martha Berner's new year is off to a sterling start. With her new album, Fool's Fantasy, and upcoming shows ... |
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Pop Making Sense - It is a fact: Rumer just released the ultimate soundtrack for Valentine's Day—Seasons of My Soul. The British sensation is ... |
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Joan and Melissa Rivers: Who knows best? - TELEVISION - Joan Rivers always brings a lot to the entertainment table. From being a comedian to television star to actress when ... |
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Megan Hulty hopes for a 'Smash' hit - NUNN ON ONE: TELEVISION - A star was born as actress Megan Hilty paraded into the world of musicals, where she played Glinda in Wicked ... |
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Lorna Luft: Her shows and mother Judy Garland - NUNN ON ONE: PERFORMANCE - Lorna Luft has carved her own legendary career as an actress and singer. A star was born to Judy Garland ... |
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Time Stands Still - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Donald Margulies. At: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.Phone: 312-335-1650 or www.steppenwolf.org; $20-78. Runs through: May 13 Human beings ... |
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Death and Harry Houdini - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Nathan Allen. At: The House Theatre of Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. Tickets: 773-769-3832; www.thehousetheatre.com; $25. ... |
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Disgraced; Hesperia - DOUBLE REVIEW - Disgraced Playwright: Ayad Akhtar. At: American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St. Phone: 773-409-4125; $35-$40. Web: www.atcweb.org. Runs through Feb. ... |
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CRITICS' PICKS - Black Pearl Sings, Northlight Theatre, through Feb. 19. The amazing musical leading ladies of E. Faye Butler and Susie McMonagle ... |
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Spotlight - Quest Theatre Ensemble is known for attaching the term "The People's" onto all the titles of its shows since they ... |
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'Color Purple' at GSU Feb. 8 - The Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Pkwy., University Park, will host a production of the Broadway ... |
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About Face's Wonka Ball has prom theme - About Face Theatre's annual Wonka Ball will have a school theme this year. The ball's theme is "Your Prom: The ... |
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Calvin Klein still with 21-year-old boyfriend; Blake Lively's trans controversy -Entertainment news: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Fashion designer Calvin Klein, 67, said that he and his 21-year-old boyfriend Nick Gruber are still together, according to the ... |
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Estelle brings the 'Love' - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - BET Music Matters brought the London singer Estelle to town and to the Double Door concert venue in Bucktown. This ... |
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Rumer dazzles at Lincoln Hall - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Touted as the next Adele, retro-sounding singer Rumer graced the stage at Lincoln Hall this past week. Many were looking ... |
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About Face's fundraiser at Schuba's - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - About Face Theatre, in partnership with McDonalds Partners LLC, hosted the cabaret show "(Ho)Motown" Jan. 31 at Schubas. The show ... |
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Matt Zarley: Change begins with him - MUSIC Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times - Matt Zarley released his first album, Debut, in 2002, the same year People Magazine named him the first openly gay ... |
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We Love Pets - Honey is a big, strong, busy adolescent. She is still reckless with her mouth when excited so this will need ... |
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Baker & Nosh - DISH Weekly Dining Guide in Windy City Times - A touch-and-go strip of Wilson Avenue in Uptown just got a whole lot cuter (and tastier). Baker & Nosh opened ... |
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The Chicago Auto Show: What to expect this year - The 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 9-19 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore ... |
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Lakeside Pride's 'Evening of Romance' - Lakeside Pride Symphony Orchestra will present "An Evening of Romance" Valentine's Day (Tuesday, Feb. 14), 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Hoover-Leppen ... |
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Writing contest bans same-sex entries - The Romance Writers Ink chapter of the Romance Writers of America ( RWA ) is holding its annual "More Than ... |
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'Extreme Makeover' casting call Feb. 11 - There is a casting call for the show Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Saturday, Feb. 11, at Dave and Buster's, ... |
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'Rosie' cuts staff - The Oprah Winfrey Network's The Rosie Show, shot in Chicago, is retooling its show by cutting staff and moving to ... |
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Knight at the Movies: Movies for a romantic Valentine's Day - For straight movie lovers, there are plenty of romantic choices to choose from in theaters as the season of love ... |
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Out theater actor Wes Perry dishes 'Girl' talk - THEATER - Wes Perry's one-man show, Don't Act Like A Girl, is his baby. He is the writer, actor, producer, costume designer, ... |
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DIFFA event Feb. 10 - The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)/Chicago Auxiliary Board will hold a fundraiser Friday, Feb. 10, at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 ... |
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D'Emilio reading at Center Feb. 8 - Crossroads Fund's Reading Change—a year-long reading and events series exploring racial, social and economic justice in Chicago—continues with author/activist John ... |
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Bachelorette - Playwright: Leslye Headland. At: Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Phone: 773-549-1815 or www.profilestheatre.org; $35-$40. Runs through: March 11 The posh ... |
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Dancin' Feats: Making a pointe - Making a pointe The Joffrey Ballet brings the heat with 10 performances at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 ... |
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Bonnie Raitt in Chicago for safe-energy benefit - From a news release - Chicago—Legendary singer Bonnie Raitt and her band will be performing at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago on Saturday, May 19th. ... |
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Emotions, support at Stevenson GSA meeting - They met Jan. 3 for an hour after school let out in an English classroom at Stevenson High School in ... |
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Avoiding a will contest: The ironclad will - Series Part Three - Although I have advised that everyone, regardless of their age or net worth and even civil union status, should have ... |
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Keeping market volatility in perspective - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Phillip Sitar is a financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., 307 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1818. He can be ... |
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Some myths about depression - Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - Depression is one of the most common and pervasive mental health conditions. Some people have experienced it at least once ... |
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Windy City Media Group holiday party - Celebrations - Windy City Media Group (parent company of Windy City Times) held a winter party for its staff, contributors and delivery ... |
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Neilsen named to NAGAAA position - SPORTS BRIEFS - Jack Neilsen, who spearheaded Chicago's bid to host the 2011 Gay Softball World Series, has been named the director of ... |
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Journalist's Packers post nets backlash - NBC Chicago journalist Ted McClelland's Facebook post showing his dislike of the NFL's Green Bay Packers has resulted in at ... |
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Madonna's halftime show - Madonna received generally good reviews for her Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 5. "It's Madonna Louise Ciccone's world; we're just ... |
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T in the Life: Lyseth Rhiannon Brandt - Preferred pronoun ( s ) : She, Her, Hers ( when presenting as a woman ) and He, Him, His ... |
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Gay in the Life: Tony Abruscato - He was 10, living in suburban Wheeling, when Tony Abruscato grabbed a pitchfork to remove sod in his family's backyard. ... |
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Man walking across U.S. to promote LGBT equality - When his Walk Across America For Equality began, Palm Springs, Calif., resident Richard Noble received a proclamation of support from ... |
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