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Transgender woman murdered in Chicago, then misgendered by police
The killing of Chicago transgender woman T.T. Saffore is the 20th reported murder of a transgender person in the U.S. this year.
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Chicago will issue 10,000th same-sex marriage license this week
That’s a whole lotta cake.
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Transgender performer suing to overturn Chicago ban on topless women
“The law as it currently stands is sexist and transphobic. It only allows people who have a certain body type to be able to perform in a certain way.”
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No decision yet in Illinois’ transgender discrimination case
A federal judge said he will not immediately rule on a dispute at a Chicago school district over transgender student access to locker rooms and restrooms.
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Federal appeals court: existing civil rights law does not protect gays
The federal appeals court in Chicago ruled it’s up to the Supreme Court or Congress to outlaw LGB discrimination.
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Chicago ordinance gives transgender people bathroom rights
Aldermen approved the change in Chicago’s human rights ordinance Wednesday.
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Defiance and somber celebration mark Pride events nationwide
The music was thumping and crowds were dancing at gay pride events, with revelers saying the partying was proof that people won’t give in to fear.
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Security will be dramatically increased at Chicago’s gay pride parade
160 off-duty officers and other security professionals will work the parade. Last year there were 70.
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Hamburger Mary’s Chicago responds to antigay vandalism with love
The owner of this popular branch of the famously LGBTQ-friendly restaurant covered-up a hateful message with a rainbow
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Police say Sinead O’Connor found safe, no details released
She’s “no longer considered a missing or endangered person.”