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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inducts 2023 recipient class

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•	COMMENTARY Pope Francis permits blessings of same-gender couples on a case-by-case basis

•	Pope: Church open to LGBTQ+ people...but there are rules

•	Gavin Newsom chooses Black queer activist to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

•	Groundbreaking U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein passes away at 90

•	Olivia Hill becomes first trans person elected in Tennessee

•	Laura Ricketts-led group of diverse investors buys Chicago Red Stars in $60 million deal

•	Court allows anti-trans youth healthcare ban in Alabama

•	Calif. store owner killed over Pride flag display

•	Trans women banned from world chess events for females

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Nobody's Darling celebrates expansion into adjoining property with soft opening event
In the little over two years since its opening, Nobody's Darling in Andersonville has emerged as one of the premiere inclusive spaces to gather in Chicago. Nobody's Darling has become so successful that co-owners Angela Barnes ... more

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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inducts 2023 recipient class
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (founded in 1991) held its annual induction ceremony Oct. 3 at the Chicago History Museum. These individuals and organizations were chosen by 29 previous Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees ... more

•	Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez running for Chuy Garcia's Congressional seat
•	Former Illinois GOP chair joins Personal PAC board
•	GAY HISTORY MONTH Putting an end to the myths of Stonewall
•	SAVOR Breast-cancer awareness fundraisers, 'Hell's Kitchen' viewing party
•	Support group for LGBT widows and widowers unites members in grief

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COMMENTARY Pope Francis permits blessings of same-gender couples on a case-by-case
Pope Francis affirms the spiritual value of blessings of same gender couples in Church sanctioned ceremonies on a case-by-case basis when judged pastorally appropriate. In a letter, released by the Vatican on Oct. 2, Francis states ... more

•	Gay Philadelphia journalist fatally shot
•	Pope: Church open to LGBTQ+ people...but there are rules
•	GLAAD responds to Pope Francis' statement allowing blessing for same-sex couples

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Chicago International Film Festival to open with Chicago-style block party Oct.
CHICAGO, Illinois (Oct. 4, 2023) - The Chicago International Film Festival today announced details of this year's ChiFilmFest Opening Night Block Party, to be held Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 5 - 10 p.m. all along ... more

•	Beyonce concert film 'Renaissance' debuting Dec. 1
•	Billy Masters: Cher (allegedly) goes on the offensive
•	SHOWBIZ Outfest, Halo, 'Sex Education,' trans singer, 'Doctor Who'

Theater / Dance

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Glessner House to present A Theater in the Dark's staged reading
Immersive staged reading of WHITE CITY - a theatrical thriller surrounding the notorious Chicago serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is said to have murdered more than 20 people during the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. ... more

•	55th anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity theaters announced
•	OPERA REVIEW Lyric's new season at full-sail with debuting 'Dutchman' production
•	THEATER REVIEW 'Little Voice' showcases big talents

Music

Beyonce concert film 'Renaissance' debuting Dec. 1
Media outlets have reported that the theatrical release date for Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce—a movie chronicling the superstar's most recent world tour—is Dec. 1. Advance tickets are already available for sale on major theater chains ... more

•	55th anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity theaters announced
•	SHOWBIZ Outfest, Halo, 'Sex Education,' trans singer, 'Doctor Who'
•	MUSIC Former 'Idol' finalist Jim Verraros on his new song, Chicago and Kelly Clarkson

Books / Art

Mexican Museum presents Queer Fiesta
In celebration of National Latino Month and Mexican Independence Day, the National Museum of Mexican Art presented Noche De Musas II and Queer Fiestas Patrias on Sept. 23. The event, which spotlighted female, queer and non-binary ... more

•	19th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
•	Chicago musician, producer and DJ Don Crescendo killed in Avondale stabbing
•	National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts Raices Gala hosts Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ricky Martin

Trans

Kentucky, Tennessee allowed to enforce anti-trans youth healthcare bans
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery, Reuters reported. The ruling is the ... more

•	NATIONAL Bisexual politicians, DADT, NBJC awards, crimes, Buttigieg
•	SHOWBIZ Outfest, Halo, 'Sex Education,' trans singer, 'Doctor Who'
•	WORLD African efforts, HIV in Amsterdam, Donatella Versace, 'The Queen in Me'

AIDS & Health

Former Illinois GOP chair joins Personal PAC board
Former Illinois Republican Party chair Pat Brady has joined the board of Personal PAC, a pro-choice organization, Politico Illinois Playbook reported. The move is considered controversial within the Republican Party ... more

•	Support group for LGBT widows and widowers unites members in grief
•	Lambda, TLDEF urge 4th Circuit to uphold rulings protecting gender-affirming care in NC, WV
•	Pritzker and Brady-Davis honored at Planned Parenthood gala

Lesbian

Gavin Newsom chooses Black queer activist to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom—fulfilling a promise to appoint a Black woman to the seat—tapped queer Democratic strategist Laphonza Butler to fill the Senate post held by the trailblazing Dianne Feinstein, who died on Sept. 29, The ... more

•	WORLD African efforts, HIV in Amsterdam, Donatella Versace, 'The Queen in Me'
•	LGBTQ+ player wins WNBA's MVP Award
•	Megan Rapinoe receives send-off in last international match

Sports

Red Stars beat Racing Louisville 1-0
On Sept. 30, the Chicago Red Stars kept their playoff hopes alive behind a 1-0 win against Racing Louisville FC at SeatGeek Stadium. The victory extended Chicago's no-loss streak to four matches. Midfielder Bianca St-Georges—fresh off ... more

•	LGBTQ+ player wins WNBA's MVP Award
•	Megan Rapinoe receives send-off in last international match
•	Chicago Red Stars exercise option for goalie Alyssa Naeher

Youth

•	Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes some LGBTQ+ measures and approves others
•	OPINION Social media use, mental health literacy and related problems among LGBTQ+ youth
•	Arrests, fights punctuate battles across Canada over gender diversity in schools

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