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Congratulations as well to Windy City Times cofounder and owner Tracy Baim and author and historian Owen Keehnen on receiving their own Community Spirit Awards. Their impact on LGBTQ+ journalism and history in Chicago continues to shape our work and this community.
We were proud to accept the Community Spirit Award at the Center on Halsted’s Human First Gala on Saturday. This recognition reflects the collective work of the Windy City Times team—and the community that makes this work possible every day. 💙
Tell us who to watch out for in 2026. Nominations are open for rising LGBTQ+ stars under 30. Individuals, organizations, co-workers, etc. can nominate a person by emailing Windy City Times Senior Writer Andrew Davis at syntax3733@gmail.com. More info in comments
From confronting AIDS stigma to building relationships with LGBTQ+ organizers, Jackson’s approach reflected a broader vision of the Rainbow Coalition that included communities often left out of political power. Read more: windycitytimes.com/2026/02/20/j... ✍️: @jakewittich.bsky.social
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and we're honoring Black LGBTQ+ history through the Windy City Times archives. From 1996–2004, BLACKlines was a Black queer community newspaper documenting Chicago’s Black LGBTQ+ life, leadership, and organizing.
Chicago's rainbow crosswalks in Northalsted are coming back—this time with two Progress Pride designs in the mix. “While other states are erasing LGBTQ+ history from their streets, Chicago is doubling down on inclusion,” said Ald. Bennett Lawson. Read more: windycitytimes.com/2025/11/07/c...
🚨 Last chance alert! 🚨 We’ve released a handful more tickets for the Windy City Times 40th Celebration. Act fast before we sell out again! 🎟️: bit.ly/4mLANHA In 2 days, join us at Sidetrack 3349 N Halsted St Hosted by @annadeshawn.bsky.social, DJ's the iconic Lori Branch and VITIGRRL See u there!
People rallied outside a Chicago Public Library branch yesterday to defend a Drag Storytime from anti-LGBTQ+ protesters. ✍️/📸: Gabriella Gladney STORY: windycitytimes.com/2025/06/04/s...
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Post Edited: AIDS Foundation of Chicago sues Trump administration over discriminatory executive orders https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/22/aids-foundation-of-chicago-sues-trump-administration-over-discriminatory-executive-orders/
New post: PASSAGES Phoebe Snowe https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/21/passages-phoebe-snowe/
Post Edited: NATIONAL Trans sanctuary city, Stonewall, D.C. march, Malcolm Kenyatta https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/20/national-trans-sanctuary-city-stonewall-d-c-march-malcolm-kenyatta/
Post Edited: Windy City Times announces newsletter coordinators for BLACKlines, En La Vida https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/20/windy-city-times-announces-newsletter-coordinators-for-blacklines-en-la-vida/
Post Edited: SHOWBIZ ‘Janis Ian,’ ‘The Gilded Age,’ Oprah and Colman, Cynthia Erivo, ‘Queer’ https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/20/showbiz-janis-ian-the-gilded-age-oprah-and-colman-cynthia-erivo-queer/
Post Edited: WORLD Ugandan NGOs, Canadian group, NHS, BAFTAs, Irish bishop https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/20/world-ugandan-ngos-canadian-group-nhs-baftas-irish-bishop/
Post Edited: PASSAGES Katie Verrette https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/19/passages-katie-verrette/
Post Edited: SAVOR Increased prices, an Aussie opening and a ‘Mile High’ extension https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/17/savor-increased-prices-an-aussie-opening-and-a-mile-high-extension/
More from trans healthcare access protest in the snow and cold across from Lurie Children’s Hospital.
At the Lurie Children’s Hospital protest. Lgbtq+ and of all kinds. Including many families. Trans lives matter.
People keep streaming in. Hundreds at trans protest outside Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
Hundreds out in the snow. Trans protest at Lurie Children’s’ Hospital right now downtown Chicago.
Post Edited: PASSAGES Patrick Harms https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/15/passages-patrick-harms/
Post Edited: WORLD Global groups, refugee news, ‘Ìfé’ sequel, activist killed https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/14/world-global-groups-refugee-news-ife-sequel-activist-killed/
Post Edited: Judge blocks Trump’s anti-trans order banning gender-affirming care for youth https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/13/judge-blocks-trumps-anti-trans-order-banning-gender-affirming-care-for-youth/
Post Edited: SHOWBIZ Dick Button, Orville Peck, Amber Ruffin, Bitch, Lady Gaga Dick Button—an entrepreneur and figure-skating commentator https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/06/showbiz-dick-button-orville-peck-amber-ruffin-bitch-lady-gaga/
Post Edited: WORLD Pride marches, ‘Rez Comedy,’ Slovakia, Venezuelan migrants In Argentina, protesters held the Federal Anti-Racist and A https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/06/world-pride-marches-rez-comedy-slovakia-venezuelan-migrants/
Post Edited: Servicemembers seek immediate block of transgender military ban GLAD Law and NCLR, representing six transgender servicememb https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/05/servicemembers-seek-immediate-block-of-transgender-military-ban/
New post: THEATER Open Space Arts’ Mr. Parker Explores Romance After Grief The conclusion that Open Space Arts productions are about t https://windycitytimes.com/2025/02/05/theater-open-space-arts-mr-parker-explores-romance-after-grief/ #Theater