Andersonville

Chicago church leaders say developing a more inclusive community attracts more parishioners and helps LGBTQ+ people heal from trauma.

The drag artist's handmade designs pay tribute to Chicago's "creative spirit." "I like to make the outfit a performance in itself," she said.

The 57th edition of Midsommarfest takes place Friday-Sunday with five stages and dozens of food vendors and merchants.

The clothing, jewelry and home goods boutique now takes up two storefronts on Clark Street after nine years in Andersonville.

More than 100 independent ice cream shops and businesses are selling soft-serve and ice cream, paletas, Thai rolled ice cream, milkshakes, gelato, tacolato and more.

Paper & Pencil is owned by Andersonville couple Eric Campbell and Tyler McCall. The shop sells writing utensils, stationery and more from women-owned and LGBTQ+ brands.

Here's a roundup of nearly 50 resources for LGBTQ+ families in Chicago, from housing support and health care services to social justice and skateboarding groups.

Here's a roundup of parties happening all month long — and into July.

Marge Summit, a community organizer and bar owner, forced people to reckon with their prejudice against LGBTQ+ people in creative ways.

"We've gotten a lot of hate mail. But it's not my first experience with bullying, so I've got pretty tough skin, as do a lot of LGBTQ people who have been through this before," one bar owner said.

After backlash over the beer company partnering with transgender TikToker Dylan Mulvaney, the brand distanced itself from the star without addressing the transphobia.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual alderpeople now are one-fifth of the City Council — and they represent all corners of the city. The new members show "there is LGBTQ life outside of Boystown," one said.

You can also do yoga with bunnies, celebrate Earth Day with various activities and workshops and watch a film shot in Rogers Park.

The two spring events allow neighbors to walk the local business districts while trying wine and food samples.

You can usher in April with a cleanup event, an anti-war benefit and more.

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

The city's first vegan taqueria opened its second location March 14, about a year after opening in River North.

Participating restaurants include Big Jones, Anteprima and Parson's Chicken & Fish.

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe started as a coffee shop before becoming an acclaimed Spanish restaurant. The owner plans to open a second location.