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 |  | Cook County Commission backs Gay school official in firing case - From a News Release - Cook County Human Rights Commission Finds "Substantial Evidence" of Discrimination In Firing of Gay Former School Superintendent Represented by Lambda ...  |  |  | World News - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - ~ Argentine marriage bill signed into law ~ Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed the bill legalizing same-sex ...  |  |  | Local anti-gay group cancels banquet - News update Wed., July 28, 2010 - FROM A PRESS RELEASE The organization Americans For Truth About Homosexuality ( AFTAH ) has canceled an Aug. 4 banquet/lecture ...  |  |  | World news - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - According to an update from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , approximately 5.2 million people around the world ...  |  |  | National Roundup - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Charges were dropped against openly gay Lt. Dan Choi and Capt. James Pietrangelo July 14 regarding their protests at ...  |  |  | Langbehn visits Obama - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - In June, Janice Langbehn and her family visited President Barack Obama in the White House. In a speech at ...  |  |  | Microbicide research makes history at AIDS '10 - Analysis by Jim Pickett Research into new HIV prevention technologies scored a huge victory July 20 at the XVIII International ...  |  |  | New Uptown Target under fire from gay groups - by GoPride.com News Staff Chicago, IL As the long-awaited Target opens in the Uptown neighborhood, the Minnesota-based retailer is ...  |  |  | Moms remember late son with fund - Almost nine months after losing their son, mothers Joy McCormick and Siu Moy are still dressed in black and wear ...  |  |  | LOCAL PROFILE: MUSIC Michael McBride on love, Gay Idol and gospel music - Extended for the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Michael Scott McBride wrote a love song, "I Don't Want To Fall In Love," and premiered it last August to ...  |  |  | Pentagon has polled about integration before - In spite of initial claims made to the contrary by repeal-the-ban advocates, Pentagon officials did, in fact, survey servicemen about ...  |  |  | Kagan nomination advances to full Senate - Both "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ( DADT ) and same-sex marriage continued to be prominent focal points of the confirmation ...  |  |  | Chicago couple ties the knot in Toronto - "Today, I honor your caring and kindness, your distinct sense of humor," said Kevin Tindell in his vows to William ...  |  |  | PASSAGES Robert Mazzacone - Robert James Mazzacone died July 17 after a short illness July 17, according to a post on the website ...  |  |  | Lakeview mural unveiled - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Public art, in many respects, is a mechanism for community engagement. It brings people together by providing an opportunity ...  |  |  | Cermak arts district gets $250K grant - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - National Endowment of the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman has announced that the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs ...  |  |  | Vital Bridges: Dream cuisine - It was a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate July 22 at the annual Chefs and ...  |  |  | Disability Pride winds through Loop - Fighting early bad weather and a few down CTA stops, the seventh annual Disability Pride Parade kicked off July 24 ...  |  |  | PASSAGES G. Michael Blizzard - G. Michael Blizzard passed away July 16. He was 54. Most of his childhood was in Michigan. Later as a ...  |  |  | GetEQUAL stops Vegas traffic; eight arrested - Members of direct-action group GetEQUAL halted traffic on the Las Vegas Strip at the New York-New York hotel's Statue of ...  |  |  | Michael Jackson may be paroled early - Michael Jacksonfound guilty of murder in 2006may be released before his projected parole date of July 20, 2011. Windy City ...  |  |  | Charge dropped against Loveless - The simple battery charge leveled against gay-rights activist Marc Loveless was dropped July 20, according to the Cook County ...  |  |  | HOF nomination deadline now Aug. 3 - The 2010 deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame ...  |  |  | YPC's free lunches - Countering the phrase "There's no such thing as a free lunch," Youth Pride Center ( YPC ) is offering ...  |  |  | MARRIAGE Berman/Cuzzillo - Caryn Berman and Laura Cuzzillo were married in Des Moines, Iowa, May 29. Judge Robert Hanson, who wrote the ...  |  |  | Center's Worthington to join SAGENet - Serena Worthingtonwho headed SAGE ( Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders ) at Center on Halstedwill join the national ...  |  |  | LAGBAC's new officers, 'Diversity' - The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago ( LAGBAC ) has announced its 2010-11 officers. They are John ...  |  |  | VIEWS Another example of the Black-white divide - Boston's recent Gospelfest featured Rev. Donnie McClurkin, the poster boy for African-American ex-gay ministries who spews anti-gay religion-based vitriol at ...  |  |  | Letters: Brady alert - Fewer than 100 days remain until the Nov. 2 elections. The LGBT community and its allies have been relatively quiet ...  |  |  | The Power To Transform: Lauren Sugerman - In 1979, Lauren Sugerman dropped out of college, moved into Chicago, and set about earning an honest living. After a ...  |  |  | World News - ENTIRE TOWN FORCED TO TAKE HIV TESTS The guerilla group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ( FARC ) has forced ...  |
 |  | Ellen DeGeneres to leave 'American Idol' - News update Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Saying that the post did not feel right for her and citing an exhausting schedule, talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres ...  |  |  | Pop Making Sense - On the single "All the Lovers," Kylie Minogue confesses, "Dance. It's all I wanna do. So won't you dance?" Then ...  |  |  | Lady Gaga contest, Kathy Griffin and Mickey Rourke - Entertainment news: Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - The Melissa Etheridge-Tammy Lynn Michaels split is becoming increasingly bitter. According to US Magazine, Etheridge, 49, has now accused ...  |  |  | TPAN's fun on the 'Roof' - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Nearly 250 people gathered on a rooftop July 22 for gourmet barbecue; drinks; views of Millennium Park and the Loopand ...  |  |  | General Motors' 'Designing Women' - General Motors ( GM ) presented its "Designing Women" exhibition, a look back at the influence of female automotive designers ...  |  |  | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT A stage sisterhood at Piven - Director Jessica Thebus first got to know playwright Sarah Ruhl when she taught her as a student at the Piven ...  |  |  | VEHICLE REVIEW Ford F250: All Hat, All Cattle - There's a saying in Texas about a cowboy being "all hat and no cattle". You see them all overdriving their ...  |  |  | BILLY MASTERS - Ciao, bambini. Billy's off to Italy. I usually keep the details of my international travels quiet, but I'm on ...  |  |  |
ART Aldo Castillo Gallery closing - After 17 years serving the Chicago community, the Aldo Castillo Gallery is scheduled to close on Aug. 28, according ...  |  |  | AMUSE BOUCHE Peach turnovers - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - As my family well knows, roadside attractions don't often attract me. I'm not compelled by big balls of string, souvenir ...  |  |  | SUGAR & SPICE Girl & the Goat - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - If you liked watching Stephanie Izard beat out the competition on season four of Top Chef, you're going to love ...  |  |  | Candis gives Chicago a Spin - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Transgender actress/entertainer Candis Cayne entertained the masses at Boystown nightspot Spin July 24, even bringing several eager individuals on stage ...  |  |  | Lady Bunny: 'Drag' doll - NUNN ON ONE: TELEVISION - Lady Bunny is the founder of Wigstock and an inspiration to many men who have donned a dress. Now she ...  |  |  |
SAGE BBQ, nightclub events - SAGE ( Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders ) at Center on Halsted will hold ...  |  |  | Spotlight: Love's Labour's Lost - Advocates of abstinence-only education probably won't like this classic romantic Shakespearean comedy. Love's Labour's Lost focuses on a group ...  |  |  | Lady Gaga: In 'The Remix' - Extremely popular singer Lady Gaga will release Lady Gaga: The Remix ( Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope ) Aug. 3. The Remix has ...  |  |  | Knight at the Movies: Dinner for Schmucks; film notes - Dinner for Schmucksthe new comedy from Austin Powers film series director Jay Roach which stars Steve Carell and Paul Ruddhas, ...  |  |  | 'The Runaways' out on DVD - The Runawaysa movie based on the all-girl rock group headed by Joan Jett and Cherie Currieis now out on ...  |  |  | 'Prime Suspect' set out on DVD Sept. 7 - Starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, Prime Suspect: The Complete Collection debuts on DVD from Acorn Media Sept. 7. ...  |  |  |
VEHICLE REVIEW 2011 Buick Regal - by JEFF STORK, Gaywheels.com The Regal nameplate returns to the Buick lineup for the 2011 model year. The original Regal ...  |  |  |
THEATER REVIEW A Guide for the Perplexed - Playwright: Joel Drake Johnson At: Victory Gardens Theatre at the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln. Phone: 773-871-3000; $20-$50. Runs through: Aug. ...  |  |  | CRITICS' PICKS - Aida, Bailiwick Chicago at American Theater Company, through Aug. 1. The rechristened Bailiwick continues its comeback with the best ...  |  |  | Prom Night! - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Les Enfants Terribles. At: Red Tape Theatre at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 621 W. Belmont. Contact: www.redtapetheatre.org; $15-$20. Runs ...  |  |  | BENT NIGHTS: MUSIC Kid Sister and her show at the Pritzker - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - As a connoisseur of pop culturelike most of my peersI'm reluctant to admit that I tend to rave about music ...  |  |  | Lagooners: Into the wilderness - Once known as "The LPL Rafting Trip," the annual summer-time excursion to the Glacier Wilderness Campground near Elton, Wis., has, ...  |  |  | We Love Pets - Pet for adoption: Yikes. Age: 10 years. Gender: Female. Color: Brown Tabby. Altered: Yes Yikes a young 10 years ...  |  |  |
Dental Society Midwinter Meeting - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Laura Jacqmin. At: At Play Productions at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago. Phone: 312-633-0630; $20-$25. Runs through: Aug. 7 ...  |  |  | After the Fall - THEATER REVIEW - Playwright: Arthur Miller At: Eclipse Theatre Company at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln. Phone: 773-404-7336; $25. Runs through: Aug. 22 ...  |  |  | Theater Reviews - The Tempest Playwright: William Shakespeare At: European Repertory Company at the Viaduct, 3111 N. Western Ave. Phone: ( 773 ) ...  |
 |  | Previewing the Gay Games in Cologne - Hector Torres has a simple goal for Gay Games VIII in Cologne, Germany: finish among the top three in all ...  |  |  | Author looks at Gay Games history - Caroline Symons has competed in only one Gay Games, swimming in Amsterdam in 1998. She swam with a Melbourne team, ...  |  |  | GAY GAMES Jessica Andrasko: Teacher heads for Cologne - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - The volleyball player from Chicago is going to Germany this summer and hoping to see some of her former teammatesfrom ...  |  |  | GAY GAMES: SWIMMING Luis Balaguer comes full circle in Germany - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Luis Balaguer was stationed in Germany while serving in the Army back in 1988-90. This was, of course, before "Don't ...  |  |  | GAY GAMES Rob Smitherman: Working (and playing) at the Games - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Rob Smitherman will be playing basketball this summer in his fourth Gay Games … at least that's the tentative plan. ...  |  |  | VOLLEYBALL Chicagoan gets 'Nice' win - Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Yes, Nice guys do finish firstnamely, the Minnesota Nice, a gay volleyball team composed mostly of players from Minneapolis, along ...  |  |  | Chicago Sky's 'Gay Day' - The Chicago Sky was a latecomer, joining the Women's National Basketball Association ( WNBA ) almost 10 years after the ...  |  |  |
Rollers All-Stars vs. Boston July 31 - The Windy City Rollers All-Stars, ranked first in their ( North Central ) region by the Women's Flat Track ...  |  |  | Team Chicago off to Cologne - And, they're offwith stylish new blue uniforms. Team Chicago held its annual Sendoff Party for Gay Games VIII July ...  |
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