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•	Award-winning journalist Deb Price dead at 62

•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate

•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

•	Chicago's pandemic budget passes

•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits

•	New study: Military transgender ban hurts readiness

•	AFC holds virtual 'Gala35' celebration

•	GLAAD: 81% of LGBTQs voted for Biden

•	Lopez's office vandalized again

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PPIL extends Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy program statewide
During this year's Transgender Awareness Week (which culminates with the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20), Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is highlighting its Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) ... more

•	Gov. Pritzker, Vanessa Williams to be at AFC's 'Gala35' Nov. 19
•	SHOWBIZ Wentworth Miller, Whitney, lesbian author, Mark Wahlberg
•	PASSAGES Marsha M. Wetzel
•	Five Worth Finding: Restaurants, OUT100, children's book, face mask
•	MOVIES Paul Bettany talks 'Uncle Frank' and his own closeted father

Local

Chicago's pandemic budget passes
On Nov. 24, The Chicago City Council passed the city's 2021 pandemic budget. According to a media release, "The $12.8 billion budget was built in close collaboration with City Council members, labor partners and other key ... more

•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate
•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
•	Cook County budget unanimously passes
•	PASSAGES Adrian Ford
•	State Senator Feigenholtz encourages all to sign up for ACA benefits

Nation & World

Award-winning journalist Deb Price dead at 62
Deb Price, the award-winning journalist and author who wrote the first nationally syndicated column on LGBT issues in mainstream newspapers, has died in a hospital at age 62 in Hong Kong, where she had lived for ... more

•	VIEWS Taking care of your mental health during a COVID holiday season
•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits
•	Diabetes and HIV

Film / TV / Gossip

'The Prom' out Dec. 11 on Netflix
The Prom—a musical-comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin (from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name)—will be out on Netflix on Dec. 11. The ... more

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•	SHOWBIZ: Awards, 'Bebop,' Andy Cohen, Mariah Carey, Revry
•	MOVIES Paul Bettany talks 'Uncle Frank' and his own closeted father

Theater / Dance

•	THEATER Harry Lennix to direct Dec. 13 reading of 'Mercy'
•	Play development series seeks new plays authored by artists of color
•	Hubbard Street Dance presents surrealist film online Dec. 3, 5 and 6

Music

New narrative podcast offers lesbian rocker slice of life
For audiophiles in search of punk rock tongue-in-cheek lesbian dramedy-driven narrative storytelling, look no further: "Tampon Rock" is here. The podcast, from Anthem and iHeart Radio, focuses on lesbian bandmates Deja and Chloe as they navigate ... more

•	SHOWBIZ: Awards, 'Bebop,' Andy Cohen, Mariah Carey, Revry
•	Jim Verraros: From 'Idol' to now
•	The African American Arts Alliance announces 2020 Black Excellence Awards

Books / Art

Five Worth Finding: Restaurants, OUT100, children's book, face mask
—Perry's Steakhouse & Grille (PerrysSteakhouse.com): This suburban spot (with two restaurants in Oak Brook and Schaumburg) is well-known for its delicious cuts of meat, sumptuous sides and hand-crafted cocktails. It's ... more

•	Chicago native named as state's fifth poet laureate
•	BOOKS/ART Local man releases sketches by famous artist uncle
•	Artist Riva Lehrer talks new memoir, career, state of the world

Trans

•	Lawsuit filed regarding trans exclusion for health benefits
•	New study: Military transgender ban hurts readiness
•	MOVIES Trans-focused Born to Be to be released Nov. 20

AIDS & Health

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VIEWS Taking care of your mental health during a COVID holiday
This holiday season is unlike any before, and it leaves many people feeling unsure about how to get into the holiday spirit. It's not unusual for many people to find this time of year overwhelming, but ... more

•	Chicago's pandemic budget passes
•	WINDY CITY TIMES 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
•	Diabetes and HIV

Lesbian

•	New narrative podcast offers lesbian rocker slice of life
•	Artist Riva Lehrer talks new memoir, career, state of the world
•	Women's soccer league announces 2021 competition framework

Sports

Chicago Red Stars announce annual #SHEINSPIRESME award winners
CHICAGO (November 23, 2020) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the three winners of the 2020 #SHEINSPIRESME award. The Chicago Red Stars #SHEINSPIRESME Award is an annual award that is presented to women who exemplify leadership, ... more

•	Blackhawks hire woman as player development coach
•	Women's soccer league announces 2021 competition framework
•	Three Red Stars selected for upcoming U.S. WNT Camp

Youth

WORLD French plan, 'gay panic' defense, trans youth case, Northern Triangle
The French government unveiled a national plan to combat hatred and discrimination against LGBTQ people, and the initiative emphasises the importance of inclusive education in stamping out homophobia, RFI.fr reported. The three-year plan aims to make ... more

•	Same-sex parents are 7X more likely to raise adopted, foster children
•	Inclusive curriculum tools offered to schools during LGBTQ History Month
•	About Face Theatre announces 25th season of new work, digital performances