Nicholas Reeve, his wife Amanda Reeve and their transgender son Sam Reeve, who all requested to go by pseudonyms for fear of retaliation, devised an “escape plan” for their family in anticipation of...

Annual music festival Pride in The Park Chicago welcomed several artists this weekend, including the Chainsmokers and Alesso, in addition to speakers like Chicago's first openly gay mayor Lori Lightfoot. The...

Legislation that would ensure equitable restroom access in public spaces passed through the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. Sponsored by State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) and State...

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin endorsed businessman Steve Hagerty in the Evanston mayoral race Wednesday. In an email statement, Suffredin said he was impressed with Hagerty’s background...

Local lawmakers and activists told an audience at a discussion Monday evening that advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration. State Sen....