Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'
The announcement comes as the out actor appeals his conviction on charges that he faked a hate crime against himself.
October 19, 2023
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Homophobia Rears Its Head at Chili Cook-Off at California County Fair
Someone harassed a gay couple in the competition with homophobic slurs and ran a vehicle over their supplies.
August 30, 2023
Trans Woman Tatiana Labelle Found Dead in Trash Can in Chicago
The Cook County medical examiner has determined Labelle was beaten to death.
March 21, 2022
Judge: The Wait Is Over for Chicago's Same-Sex Couples
Same-sex couples in Cook County, Ill., don't have to wait until June to get married, according to a federal judge's ruling today.
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February 21, 2014
Chicago Officially Sues Jussie Smollett Over 'False' Reports
A lawsuit has been filed by Cook County against actor Jussie Smollett for damages associated the investigation into his reported hate crime incident.
April 11, 2019
Out Illinois Candidate Says Ad Against Him Is Homophobic
Kevin Morrison, a Democratic candidate for Cook County Board, says the ad depicts him as limp-wristed; Republicans counter that it shows him as a puppet.Â
October 14, 2018
Chicago Republicans object to gay games
The five Republicans on the Cook County Board of Commissioners have withdrawn their names from a routine proclamation welcoming the 2006 Gay Games to Chicago.
July 21, 2005
Where Can You Get Married in Illinois?
At least five counties are joining Cook and Champaign in accepting license applications from same-sex couples, but more are waiting for June 1, the marriage equality law's original effective date.
March 7, 2014
Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books
After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.
December 12, 2024
Molly Cook, Texas's first out LGBTQ+ state senator, is ready to make change (exclusive)
The emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer will advocate for both incremental and revolutionary change.
May 16, 2024
County Clerks Intervene to Defend Illinois Marriage Ban
Two county clerks were granted a motion to intervene and defend the Illinois ban on same-sex marriage.
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July 3, 2012
Judge: Gay Couples Facing Terminal Illness Can Marry Early in Ill.
Same-sex couples in which one partner has a life-threatening illness can marry immediately instead of waiting for the state's marriage equality law to take effect June 1, a judge has ruled.
December 16, 2013
For Pride, Run for Office
"It won't be easy - hard fought battles for what's right rarely are - but our community, especially our youth, needs you."
June 1, 2021
Illinois Court Says Antigay Groups Cannot Intervene in Marriage Equality Suit
Attorneys for the gay couples seeking equal marriage rights say the decision moves them closer to their day in court.
November 30, 2012
Ill. AG Says Marriage Equality Can Begin Statewide
Attorney General Lisa Madigan says given the constitutional issues, there's no justification to wait to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples until the state's marriage equality law takes effect June 1.
March 5, 2014
Still Unclear in Illinois on Who Is Going to Stop Gay Couples from Marrying
Still Unclear in Illinois on Who Will Stop Gay Couples from Marrying
June 21, 2012
Wyoming GSA Sponsor Penalized for Calling Out Hate Speech
Kaycee Cook was barred from the school where she helps run the GSA after she reported racist and homophobic literature being circulated.
April 6, 2019
The Latest in Jussie Smollett's Ongoing Alleged Hoax Attack Case
Besides criminal charges, Smollett has been sued by the City of Chicago for more than $130,000 in police overtime
October 6, 2021