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Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the third most populous city in the U.S., with approximately 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area (also called “Chicagoland”), which extends into Indiana and Wisconsin, is the third-largest in the United States, after those of New York City and Los Angeles, with an estimated 9.8 million people. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County. [ Wikipedia → ]
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Racists target white gay & lesbian couples’ homes for graffiti
Monday, September 25, 2017Two queer families woke up to find racist vandalism just outside their homes. -
Insurer is sorry it used ‘insensitive language’ when denying PrEP coverage
Saturday, August 5, 2017After a letter denying coverage to a man because of his "high risk homosexual behavior" went viral, the insurer apologized and adjusted its policy. -
Pro-LGBTQ groups kicked out of Muslim conference
Sunday, July 16, 2017HRC and a progressive Muslim organization were asked to leave a conference because it was a "family-oriented" event. -
LCD Soundsystem musician announces transition
Saturday, July 8, 2017She talked about her long journey to living authentically and dealing with her internalized transphobia. -
A Trump hotel was lit up in rainbow colors for pride (but not for long)
Friday, June 23, 2017The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago was lit up in rainbow colors for one night and one night only, and now they don't want to talk about it. -
First non-binary person ordained in one of America’s biggest churches
Saturday, June 10, 2017This clergy member feels a calling to be a "visibly trans person" ordained by a church that still officially bans LGB clergy. -
Chicago unveiled a monument dedicated to LGBTQ veterans on Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 31, 2017"Every veteran should be remembered and honored for their service." -
Illinois House approves bill to lower birth certificate correction requirements
Saturday, May 27, 2017The Illinois House has a Democratic majority, and the bill passed that chamber. -
New Chicago initiative has served 3600 people living with HIV
Sunday, May 21, 2017The number was announced as the program is set to expand. -
Catholic school teacher outed and harassed by students, then fired
Friday, May 19, 2017He was slated for tenure, but that changed when a student found out he was gay and told everyone.
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Racists target white gay & lesbian couples' homes for graffiti
Insurer is sorry it used 'insensitive language' when denying PrEP coverage
Pro-LGBTQ groups kicked out of Muslim conference
LCD Soundsystem musician announces transition
A Trump hotel was lit up in rainbow colors for pride (but not for long)
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