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CHICAGO — Chicago’s Human Rights Commissioner said Wednesday that hate crimes in the city are up 60% this year, especially because of immigration status, sexual orientation and religion.
CHICAGO — A divided Illinois Appellate Court panel this week ruled that Cook County judges may detain pre-teenagers, rejecting a county ordinance that banned the practice.
CHICAGO — At least 25 Illinois Department of Corrections employees have taken part in online conversations that mocked, demeaned, or disclosed personal and medical information about transgender inmates.
CHICAGO — Feminist bookstore Women & Children First has been getting hit with transphobic stickers in recent weeks.
People’s World talks to two openly queer actors who are currently helping challenge misconceptions of queerness by pushing the boundaries of LGBTQ representation on television.
CHICAGO — The Gerber-Hart Library and Archives will host a presentation on living wills and power of attorney for LGBTQ seniors on Friday, Nov. 1.
CHICAGO — An apartment in Rogers Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s far north side, has been hit with homophobic graffiti for a second time.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sun-Times reported that transgender woman was raped at a CTA Pink Line station in Lawndale on Monday.
CHICAGO — A study released Wednesday has found that gender identity conversion therapy has been linked to an increased likelihood of psychological distress and suicide attempts with transgender adults.