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Queer country-music icon Orville may be known for his masks but he lays his life bare in Mule—a candid, chronological account of his journey through addiction, sobriety and rebuilding. Before continuing his North American Man Turned Mule Tour  at Chicago’s Salt Shed on Nov. 7, Peck talked with Windy City Times about the album (which […] The post MUSIC Orville Peck removes the masks on the album ‘Mule’ appeared first on Windy City Times.

Hannah Free, a lesbian-themed film starring Sharon Gless that was shot in Chicago in 2008, will have its streaming debut on the OML network Nov. 12, 2026. The launch will include a special livestream with cast and crew Nov. 18 and an interview between Gless and advocate Janice Langbehn. OML is a popular LBQ+ YouTube […] The post Iconic lesbian film Hannah Free, starring Sharon Gless, to make streaming debut on OML appeared first on Windy City Times.

Queer representation in the Illinois General Assembly expanded Tuesday as two openly LGBTQ+ candidates won seats in the state House, joining returning lawmakers as other candidates competed in races across Illinois. Democrats Demi Palecek and Cleopatra Cowley will join the state House, while openly pansexual Drake Warren won a seat on the Cook County Board. […] The post LGBTQ+ candidates win Illinois House, Cook County Board seats in midterm elections appeared first on Windy City Times.

Hear Me Out with Nick Smith is a stand-up comedy show where Nick Smith brings his unique perspective to the stage alongside a few guest comics. The show mixes stand-up with crowd-work, as Nick asks comics and audience members to share their “Hear Me Out” takes, goals, dreams and fears. Although Smith is a comedian and […] The post COMEDY Nick Smith talks dating, queer comics and eating (a little) better appeared first on Windy City Times.

On Nov. 1, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor Christian Mitchell met a packed room of rowdy supporters at Sidetrack as part of a push to get out the vote on Nov. 3. The wildly enthusiastic audience interjected colorful comments during the appearance, galvanizing the speakers even more. Activist and […] The post Pritzker, Stratton and Mitchell visit Northalsted ahead of election day appeared first on Windy City Time

On Oct. 31, under a cloudy fall sky, Northalsted celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Haunted Halloween Parade in a unique fashion. Northalsted Business Alliance expanded the annual festivities by adding an hours-long festival that included musical acts, circus-inspired performances, artisans, a kid’s section with three massive bouncy houses, crafts and jugglers. Those clouds suggested rain, but […] The post Haunted Halsted celebrates 30 years with parade and festival a

Rock the vote: The LGBTQA+ voter-mobilization organization Q Force will be in Saugatuck, Michigan on Nov. 1-3, for its final GOTV (Get Out the Vote) push, per its newsletter. Canvassing will be the main focus, with other slated activities including drag bingo and Martini Monday. There will be $50 gas cards provided as well as […] The post SAVOR James Beard auction, restaurant surcharges, Seville’s brunch and Q Force appeared first on Windy City Times.

Warning: This column mentions violent activity. NATIONAL Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek released a campaign ad calling for an end to taxpayer-funded gender-affirming care, including treatment for transgender adults—and that has sparked backlash in the queer community, PinkNews noted. In a video, Turek—a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and an Iowa state legislator—also reiterated his […] The post IN BRIEF Dem candidates vary on trans support; Dolores Huerta; intersex a

Trump and JD Vance are hot on the midterm campaign trail trying to convince voters that “sick” people, meaning Democrats, minorities and immigrants, are ‘everywhere,’ “stealing American taxpayers’ money.” To sell the claim, Trump recently assembled MAGA supporters for a rage-filled rant at the Oval Office where he unveiled his new snitch-for-hire program. Claiming with a […] The post OPINION Trump’s rich donors vs. everyone else appeared first on Windy City Times.

The mother of Dejanay Stanton joined Chicago LGBTQ+ advocates Oct. 30 to demand answers and accountability after a jury acquitted the man charged with killing her daughter eight years ago. Stanton, a 24-year-old transgender woman, was killed in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood in August 2018. Tremon Hill, 25, was acquitted Oct. 23 following a three-day trial. The […] The post Family of Dejanay Stanton demands answers after acquittal appeared first on Windy City Times.