1911 Chicago Vice Commission report. Images this section from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
1911 Chicago Vice Commission report. Images this section from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Chicagoan Henry Gerber, who was arrested in the 1920s after starting a homosexual rights group. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Chicagoan Henry Gerber, who was arrested in the 1920s after starting a homosexual rights group. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Clarence Darrow defends Leopold and Loeb. Images this section from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Clarence Darrow defends Leopold and Loeb. Images this section from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Two men or two women dancing together were banned until the 1970s. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Two men or two women dancing together were banned until the 1970s. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Two men or two women dancing together were banned until the 1970s. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Two men or two women dancing together were banned until the 1970s. Images from the Chicago History Museum, M. Kuda Archives and Windy City Times archives
Tony Midnite was a popular female impersonator, including in Chicago. This image is from 1953. Cross-dressing was banned in the city until the 1970s.
Tony Midnite was a popular female impersonator, including in Chicago. This image is from 1953. Cross-dressing was banned in the city until the 1970s.
Chicago Tribune April 26, 1964 report on a raid of the Fun Lounge, a suburban Chicago gay club.
Chicago Tribune April 26, 1964 report on a raid of the Fun Lounge, a suburban Chicago gay club.
A judge overturned the cross-dressing ban, The Gay Crusader September 1973.
A judge overturned the cross-dressing ban, The Gay Crusader September 1973.
The Gay Crusader December 1973 reports on police reforms.
The Gay Crusader December 1973 reports on police reforms.
The Gay Crusader August 1973 reports on a benefit for people injured in a devastating arson fire in New Orleans.
The Gay Crusader August 1973 reports on a benefit for people injured in a devastating arson fire in New Orleans.
A report in a 1975 edition of The Gay Crusader noted that no arrests had been made in three of six gay-related murders.
A report in a 1975 edition of The Gay Crusader noted that no arrests had been made in three of six gay-related murders.
GayLife Aug. 29, 1975 report on muggings of gay men in Chicago.
GayLife Aug. 29, 1975 report on muggings of gay men in Chicago.
A rare case of a murder of a gay person solved, through a confession reported in The Gay Crusader September 1975.
A rare case of a murder of a gay person solved, through a confession reported in The Gay Crusader September 1975.
In 1975, The Chicago Gay Crusader alerted readers to attacks on gay men in public parks, as well as police arrests of gays.
In 1975, The Chicago Gay Crusader alerted readers to attacks on gay men in public parks, as well as police arrests of gays.
Activists protested the police response to the murder of Donna Smith by her ex-husband. In GayLife Dec. 24, 1974.
Activists protested the police response to the murder of Donna Smith by her ex-husband. In GayLife Dec. 24, 1974.
GayLife Dec. 10, 1976 reports on yet more violence against gays in Chicago.
GayLife Dec. 10, 1976 reports on yet more violence against gays in Chicago.
GayLife Nov. 26, 1976 reports on yet more violence against gays in Chicago.
GayLife Nov. 26, 1976 reports on yet more violence against gays in Chicago.
GayLife Oct. 1, 1976 reported on a study showing most gay men are killed by heterosexuals, not other gays, and a report on the murder of Bijou's owner.
GayLife Oct. 1, 1976 reported on a study showing most gay men are killed by heterosexuals, not other gays, and a report on the murder of Bijou's owner.
GayLife Feb. 4, 1976, stories about a double murder of two women, and a blackmail scheme.
GayLife Feb. 4, 1976, stories about a double murder of two women, and a blackmail scheme.
GayLife April 4, 1977 reported on the murder of gay bartender Frank Rodde III, 29, his murder was never solved. His name was used for a Tavern Guild gay fund and a gay community center.
GayLife April 4, 1977 reported on the murder of gay bartender Frank Rodde III, 29, his murder was never solved. His name was used for a Tavern Guild gay fund and a gay community center.
Vandalism at the Rogers Park gay Center, reported in GayLife Aug. 5, 1977.
Vandalism at the Rogers Park gay Center, reported in GayLife Aug. 5, 1977.
GayLife Oct. 14, 1977 looks at the blackmail threat to gays.
GayLife Oct. 14, 1977 looks at the blackmail threat to gays.
GayLife Jan. 4, 1980 reported on the police raid of the South Loop Rialto Tap. One hundred men were arrested at the bar, which catered mostly to African American gay men.
GayLife Jan. 4, 1980 reported on the police raid of the South Loop Rialto Tap. One hundred men were arrested at the bar, which catered mostly to African American gay men.
Nov. 14, 1980 GayLife coverage of the murder of popular Chicago personality Stephen Wanda Lust Jones.
Nov. 14, 1980 GayLife coverage of the murder of popular Chicago personality Stephen Wanda Lust Jones.
Dec. 12, 1980 GayLife on the murder of Beverly Tom Woolard, a bartender.
Dec. 12, 1980 GayLife on the murder of Beverly Tom Woolard, a bartender.
Pink Angels, founded 1991, in response to anti-gay violence. Curtis Sliwa pictured middle. Photo by Tracy Baim
Pink Angels, founded 1991, in response to anti-gay violence. Curtis Sliwa pictured middle. Photo by Tracy Baim
GayLife from Aug. 23, 1984, coverage of anti-gay violence nationally.
GayLife from Aug. 23, 1984, coverage of anti-gay violence nationally.
GayLife from Aug. 30, 1984, including coverage of Larry Eyler's murder of multiple young men and boys.
GayLife from Aug. 30, 1984, including coverage of Larry Eyler's murder of multiple young men and boys.
Gaylife May 10, 1984 coverage of a triple murder on Chicago's West Side.
Gaylife May 10, 1984 coverage of a triple murder on Chicago's West Side.
June 14, 1984, coverage of a suspect in bombs planted at 24 gay bars.
June 14, 1984, coverage of a suspect in bombs planted at 24 gay bars.
More coverage of Larry Eyler, and one of his victims, Danny Bridges, who was killed after Eyler had been let out of jail because evidencewas ruled inadmissable against Eyler. GayLife, Sept. 6, 1984.
More coverage of Larry Eyler, and one of his victims, Danny Bridges, who was killed after Eyler had been let out of jail because evidencewas ruled inadmissable against Eyler. GayLife, Sept. 6, 1984.
Baton Show Lounge owner Jim Flint was a forced to testify in a case against mob. From GayLife Oct. 4, 1984.
Baton Show Lounge owner Jim Flint was a forced to testify in a case against mob. From GayLife Oct. 4, 1984.
A Queer Nation anti-violence march in Chicago, August 1991. Photo by Genyphyr Novak
A Queer Nation anti-violence march in Chicago, August 1991. Photo by Genyphyr Novak
Windy City Times reported Dec. 18, 1986 on lawsuit against officers of Northwestern Metropolitan Enforcement from a 1985 raid on the gay bar Carol's Speakeasy.
Windy City Times reported Dec. 18, 1986 on lawsuit against officers of Northwestern Metropolitan Enforcement from a 1985 raid on the gay bar Carol's Speakeasy.
Ron Cayot was shot in 1992 and lost the ability to speak normally from the assault. Photo by Tracy Baim
Ron Cayot was shot in 1992 and lost the ability to speak normally from the assault. Photo by Tracy Baim