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masculinity and

BLYTHE BAIRD, YOUNG AND HUNGRY Blythe Baird, a "mostly lesbian" author, spoken word performer and unstoppable creative force, is the poster child for successful, young artists. Originally from Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, Baird is currently living in St. Paul, Minn. On top of performing spoken word, she teaches introductory spoken word and poetry slam

classes

ONE-THIRD OF GAY, BISEXUAL MEN WHO TAKE PREP DISCONTINUE Familiarity and favorable attitudes towards PrEP have increased over time, though use remains low . A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds a significant increase in familiarity with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay and bisexual men. FOREST VIEW LOUNGE (CLOSED DOWN) FOREST VIEW Forest View Lounge (Closed Down) (Forest View) - Forest View Lounge - If you need a place to unwind after another week of mindless grind at your workplace, Forest View Lounge, located at 4519 Harlem Ave, might just do the trick. Pretty barebones and without fanfare, but the prices are reasonable and there's no hassle at the door. A nice and hilarious staff will help you feel right at home. PAULA COLE SUMMONS HER 'COURAGE' Paula Cole summons her 'Courage'. by Charlsie Dewey. 2008-07-09. This article shared 9321 times since Wed Jul 9, 2008. Windy City Times Photos. In 1997, Paula Cole rapidly rose to fame with her single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone,' which climbed into the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. At the same time, 'I Don't Want to Wait'

became

WINDY CITY TIMES NEWS Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times, The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community. 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640-2113 • PH (773) 871-7610 • FAX (773) 871-7609. www.windycitymediagroup.com. contact editor. GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANS NEWS PASSAGES Kay "Tobin" Lahusen, a founding mother of the gay rights movement, 91 - Kay Lahusen, 91, died in gentle hospice care at Chester County Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, after a brief Pride Parade date announced - PRIDEChicago announced that CHICAGO GAY AND LESBIAN OWNED BUSINESSES AND GLBT individuals or groups. While we encourage readers to support the. advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Nightspots (Chicago. GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay, Lesbian. News and Feature Publication) cannot accept responsibility for. any advertising claims or promotions. FORMER CHICAGO HOUSE EMPLOYEES CHARGED WITH THEFT Windy City Times News - Two former employees of Chicago House and Social Services Agency have been charged with robbing the HIV/AIDS services and advocacy organization of nearly $400,000. Chicago Tribune reported March 11 that former Chief Financial Officer Andrea Peoples MUSIC ADAM LAMBERT TO CURATE, PERFORM AT 'STONEWALL DAY Windy City Times News - The organization Pride Live announced its fourth annual Stonewall Day a global campaign to elevate awareness and support for the Stonewall legacy and the continuing fight for full LGBTQ+ equality. This year, Pride Live is teaming with REV. JAMES CLEVELAND IS EXPLAINED WITH A QUEER PERSPECTIVE As the Chicago Humanities Festival made its way to the University of Illinois at Chicago ( UIC ), Professor Johari Jabir took on the task of telling the legacy of the Rev. James Cleveland in a multi-dimensional talk—exploring themes of music, religion, class,

masculinity and

BLYTHE BAIRD, YOUNG AND HUNGRY Blythe Baird, a "mostly lesbian" author, spoken word performer and unstoppable creative force, is the poster child for successful, young artists. Originally from Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, Baird is currently living in St. Paul, Minn. On top of performing spoken word, she teaches introductory spoken word and poetry slam

classes

ONE-THIRD OF GAY, BISEXUAL MEN WHO TAKE PREP DISCONTINUE Familiarity and favorable attitudes towards PrEP have increased over time, though use remains low . A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds a significant increase in familiarity with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay and bisexual men. FOREST VIEW LOUNGE (CLOSED DOWN) FOREST VIEW Forest View Lounge (Closed Down) (Forest View) - Forest View Lounge - If you need a place to unwind after another week of mindless grind at your workplace, Forest View Lounge, located at 4519 Harlem Ave, might just do the trick. Pretty barebones and without fanfare, but the prices are reasonable and there's no hassle at the door. A nice and hilarious staff will help you feel right at home. PAULA COLE SUMMONS HER 'COURAGE' Paula Cole summons her 'Courage'. by Charlsie Dewey. 2008-07-09. This article shared 9321 times since Wed Jul 9, 2008. Windy City Times Photos. In 1997, Paula Cole rapidly rose to fame with her single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone,' which climbed into the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. At the same time, 'I Don't Want to Wait'

became

GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANS NEWS PASSAGES Kay "Tobin" Lahusen, a founding mother of the gay rights movement, 91 - Kay Lahusen, 91, died in gentle hospice care at Chester County Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, after a brief Pride Parade date announced - PRIDEChicago announced that MORE THAN 400 MAJOR U.S. CORPORATIONS REGISTER Mayra Hidalgo Salazar named National LGBTQ Task Force Deputy ED 2021-06-03--From a press release - Washington, D.C. — The National LGBTQ Task Force has named Mayra Hidalgo Salazar (she/her/ella) as its new Deputy Executive Director, effective today. NIGHTLIFE/DRAG NEWS ARTICLES * GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL AND Northalsted bartender Eric Sangster died Sept. 17 unexpectedly at the age of 37. At the time of this article's publication, Sangster's cause of death is unknown. Sangster was born June 4, 1983, on a Jacksonville, North PASSAGES Gay business owner/nightlife figure Bob

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masculinity and

VIEWS: BISHOP T. D. JAKES' SEXUALITY BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT When preachers pontificate too much from on High about the sins of homosexual sex, the cautionary tale is to be careful of what you say, because your words invariable will come back to bite you, as we have seen with fallen evangelical star the Rev. Ted Haggard. AIDS: PEDRO ZAMORA AT 40 Pedro Zamora died Nov. 11, 1994 at age 22. U.S. President Bill Clinton credited Zamora for his activism, including for his testimony on the disease in front of Congress. This story is part of the Local Reporting Initiative, supported in part by The Chicago Community

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GAY HISTORY: CHICAGO WHISPERS WINDY CITY TIMES. Gay History: Chicago Whispers. by Sukie de la Croix. 2003-07-30. This article shared 11450 times since Wed Jul 30, 2003. This is the last part in a series of four about obscure gay bars in Chicago. If you know anything about these bars please contact me. The Spice Tree at 2811 N. Central opened its doors Oct. 27, 1982. THE ANDREWS SISTERS: AN APPRECIATION Patty Andrews, the last of the legendary Andrews Sisters, died Jan. 30 at age 94. Long before her death, she and her sisters Maxene and LaVerne were securely ensconced in Americana, their tight harmonies among the most recognizable musical sounds of the 20th Century. Their career began in the waning years of vaudeville, zenithed during the ALAN LADD - 21334 - GAY LESBIAN BI TRANS NEWS - WINDY CITY Alan Ladd. by Steve Starr. 2005-12-07. This article shared 21269 times since Wed Dec 7, 2005. Windy City Times Photos. He was cold, indifferent, cruel, ruthless, calm, hard, bitter, and handsome. He removed his shirt whenever he could, and in the words of critic Richard Schickel,'succeeded in reducing murder to an act as irrelevant

as

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classes

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sovereign Native

ONE-THIRD OF GAY, BISEXUAL MEN WHO TAKE PREP DISCONTINUE Familiarity and favorable attitudes towards PrEP have increased over time, though use remains low . A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds a significant increase in familiarity with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay and bisexual men. AIDS: PEDRO ZAMORA AT 40 Pedro Zamora died Nov. 11, 1994 at age 22. U.S. President Bill Clinton credited Zamora for his activism, including for his testimony on the disease in front of Congress. This story is part of the Local Reporting Initiative, supported in part by The Chicago Community

Trust.

COOK COUNTY MEDIC SAYS BOSS 'OUTED' HIM AS TRANSGENDER A medical technician who works at Cook County Jail said his supervisor "outed" him as transgender in a private meeting with three colleagues. Now, Logan Grimes says he's afraid to go back to work, citing what he sees as a transphobic and homophobic work environment. FOREST VIEW LOUNGE (CLOSED DOWN) FOREST VIEW Forest View Lounge (Closed Down) (Forest View) - Forest View Lounge - If you need a place to unwind after another week of mindless grind at your workplace, Forest View Lounge, located at 4519 Harlem Ave, might just do the trick. Pretty barebones and without fanfare, but the prices are reasonable and there's no hassle at the door. A nice and hilarious staff will help you feel right at home. MICKEY POWERS LOOKS BACK ON CHICAGO'S GAY LIFE Mickey Powers. Photo by Ross Forman. It was an early summer evening when Mickey Powers walked from his Lakeview apartment to the lakefront near the totem pole to read, as he often does. He spotted two twentysomething Latino men sitting side by side on a bench, and one had his legs draped over the other man, and they were kissing

intimately.

PAULA COLE SUMMONS HER 'COURAGE' Paula Cole summons her 'Courage'. by Charlsie Dewey. 2008-07-09. This article shared 9321 times since Wed Jul 9, 2008. Windy City Times Photos. In 1997, Paula Cole rapidly rose to fame with her single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone,' which climbed into the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. At the same time, 'I Don't Want to Wait'

became

WINDY CITY TIMES NEWS Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times, The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community. 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640-2113 • PH (773) 871-7610 • FAX (773) 871-7609. www.windycitymediagroup.com. contact editor. BLYTHE BAIRD, YOUNG AND HUNGRY Blythe Baird, a "mostly lesbian" author, spoken word performer and unstoppable creative force, is the poster child for successful, young artists. Originally from Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, Baird is currently living in St. Paul, Minn. On top of performing spoken word, she teaches introductory spoken word and poetry slam

classes

FORMER CHICAGO HOUSE EMPLOYEES CHARGED WITH THEFT Windy City Times News - Two former employees of Chicago House and Social Services Agency have been charged with robbing the HIV/AIDS services and advocacy organization of nearly $400,000. Chicago Tribune reported March 11 that former Chief Financial Officer Andrea Peoples HOUSE MEMBERS DEMAND LGBTQ PRIDE FLAGS BE ALLOWED ON WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair and 30-year Army veteran Congressman Anthony Brown ( MD-04 ), Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chair Congresswoman Jackie Speier ( CA-14 ), Congressman Chris Pappas ( NH-01 ) and 31 members wrote to Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper to demand he lift the effective ban on

sovereign Native

ONE-THIRD OF GAY, BISEXUAL MEN WHO TAKE PREP DISCONTINUE Familiarity and favorable attitudes towards PrEP have increased over time, though use remains low . A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds a significant increase in familiarity with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay and bisexual men. AIDS: PEDRO ZAMORA AT 40 Pedro Zamora died Nov. 11, 1994 at age 22. U.S. President Bill Clinton credited Zamora for his activism, including for his testimony on the disease in front of Congress. This story is part of the Local Reporting Initiative, supported in part by The Chicago Community

Trust.

COOK COUNTY MEDIC SAYS BOSS 'OUTED' HIM AS TRANSGENDER A medical technician who works at Cook County Jail said his supervisor "outed" him as transgender in a private meeting with three colleagues. Now, Logan Grimes says he's afraid to go back to work, citing what he sees as a transphobic and homophobic work environment. FOREST VIEW LOUNGE (CLOSED DOWN) FOREST VIEW Forest View Lounge (Closed Down) (Forest View) - Forest View Lounge - If you need a place to unwind after another week of mindless grind at your workplace, Forest View Lounge, located at 4519 Harlem Ave, might just do the trick. Pretty barebones and without fanfare, but the prices are reasonable and there's no hassle at the door. A nice and hilarious staff will help you feel right at home. MICKEY POWERS LOOKS BACK ON CHICAGO'S GAY LIFE Mickey Powers. Photo by Ross Forman. It was an early summer evening when Mickey Powers walked from his Lakeview apartment to the lakefront near the totem pole to read, as he often does. He spotted two twentysomething Latino men sitting side by side on a bench, and one had his legs draped over the other man, and they were kissing

intimately.

PAULA COLE SUMMONS HER 'COURAGE' Paula Cole summons her 'Courage'. by Charlsie Dewey. 2008-07-09. This article shared 9321 times since Wed Jul 9, 2008. Windy City Times Photos. In 1997, Paula Cole rapidly rose to fame with her single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone,' which climbed into the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. At the same time, 'I Don't Want to Wait'

became

CHICAGO GAY AND LESBIAN CALENDAR EVENTS Equality Illinois virtual Illinois' Got Talent Pride 2021 Celebration Seven artists sharing their talents with us during the show have put their hearts and souls into creating works that truly evoke the passion and inspiration of the LGBTQ community. Vote for one of them to win a $500 cash prize. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and host of Isn't It Queer on WDBX 91.1 Jonny Gray, provide "Drag Race ELK GROVE VILLAGE LGBTQ BAR BOUGHT FOR $1.35M Elk Grove Village LGBTQ bar bought for $1.35M. 2020-06-18. This article shared 3180 times since Thu Jun 18, 2020. The owner of Chicago's Admiral Theatre is selling the shuttered Phoenix Bar & Nightclub for $1.35 million to Elk Grove Village, which plans to demolish the LGBTQ bar and hold on to the land for future redevelopment, The Daily Herald ILLINOIS' LGBTQ CABINET MEMBERS DISCUSS EQUALITY Windy City Times News - Among those conte=nding with coronavirus preparedness, not to mention the effects from the resulting shutdowns, were numerous state government officials. They were tasked with keeping the machinery of government operating FEDERAL ANTI-CONVERSION THERAPY BILL INTRODUCED IN HOUSE Windy City Times News - U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) introduced a bill prohibiting federal Medicaid funds from being used for anti-gay conversion therapy on March 28. Maloney's legislation would also crack down on deceptive billing practices carried out in GAY HISTORY: CHICAGO WHISPERS WINDY CITY TIMES. Gay History: Chicago Whispers. by Sukie de la Croix. 2003-07-30. This article shared 11450 times since Wed Jul 30, 2003. This is the last part in a series of four about obscure gay bars in Chicago. If you know anything about these bars please contact me. The Spice Tree at 2811 N. Central opened its doors Oct. 27, 1982. RIOT FEST, PART TWO: ELVIS COSTELLO Riot Fest, part two: Elvis Costello. BENT NIGHTS Special to the online edition of Windy City Times. by Vern Hester. 2012-10-02. This article shared 2463 times since Tue Oct 2, 2012. Windy City Media Group Photos. Elvis Costello. Photo by Vern Hester. Yank ravers Iggy Pop and the MC5 may have been the true architects of punk rock long before the ALAN LADD - 21334 - GAY LESBIAN BI TRANS NEWS - WINDY CITY Alan Ladd. by Steve Starr. 2005-12-07. This article shared 21269 times since Wed Dec 7, 2005. Windy City Times Photos. He was cold, indifferent, cruel, ruthless, calm, hard, bitter, and handsome. He removed his shirt whenever he could, and in the words of critic Richard Schickel,'succeeded in reducing murder to an act as irrelevant

as

MELISSA MANCHESTER ON BETTE MIDLER AND HER OWN MOTIVATION Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa Manchester has been instrumental in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Whether working in front of the camera (Frasier, Blossom, For the Boys) or behind it writing and/or singing the musical score ("Through The Eyes Of Love", "The Promise", "Rainbird"), Manchester has fulfilled her every whim—and just keeps coming back for more THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER'S EMCEE REVEALS SOME THINGS Windy City Times News - Granted, most things change, but with the male entertainment troupe Thunder from Down Under, some items don't such as skin always being in (much to the delight of the group's male and female followers). Before the Las KEEPING LOVE ALIVE: PIANO MAN JIM BRICKMAN by Gregg Shapiro. 2002-10-23. This article shared 8032 times since Wed Oct 23, 2002. Windy City Times Photos. Jim Brickman. Roll over Elton John and tell Billy Joel the news. There is a new piano man in town and his name is Jim Brickman. Brickman has built his career, which combines classical, pop and new age influences, on sold-out concert This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our

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