Activism

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Chicago activists gather in front of city hall, demanding the creation of a new department dedicated to reducing gun violence in the city.

Neighborhoods

Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence

Chicago is buzzing with a bold new proposal!

Aisha Patel·June 23, 2026

A diverse group of community members rally together, holding Pride flags and signs of support in front of a church, symbolizing resilience after an act of vandalism.

Arts & Culture

Beverly PFLAG chapter strengthens Pride events after vandalism

In June 2024, a Pride banner at Beverly Unitarian Church was torn down and burned, a stark act of vandalism just as the community prepared for its fourth annual South Side Family Pride festival.

Caitlin O'Malley·June 11, 2026

Diverse LGBTQ+ hockey players celebrating together on the ice, showcasing community and joy in Chicago.

Business & Economy

Exclusion fuels Chicago queer hockey growth and visibility

More than one hundred new members joined Chicago Pride Hockey this year, doubling its typical Pride month growth, even as national hockey bodies moved to exclude trans athletes.

Rafael Mendoza·June 5, 2026

Street sign unveiling ceremony for Honorable Lori Cannon Way in Edgewater, Chicago, with a diverse crowd celebrating LGBTQ+ activism.

Neighborhoods

Edgewater Street Renamed for LGBTQ+ Activist Lori Cannon

On what would have been her 75th birthday, over 200 people gathered in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood to witness the renaming of a major block of North Broadway to "Honorable Lori Cannon Way.

Chloe Jenkins·May 28, 2026