Jake Wittich

1 day ago | windycitytimes.com | Jake Wittich

Kevin Morrison, the first openly gay person elected to the Cook County Board, has spent the past six years as commissioner focused on mental health, civil rights policy and bipartisan collaboration. Now, with the country at what he calls a "crucial" turning point, Morrison is launching a run for Congress in Illinois' Eighth Congressional District. Morrison announced his campaign on May 12, aiming to succeed U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

3 days ago | wbez.org | Jake Wittich

The historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States and a native of Chicago, sparked celebration across the city this weekend as parishioners gathered at Holy Name Cathedral and other churches to mark the occasion. At Holy Name, 735 N. State St., crowds snapped selfies in front of a billboard congratulating Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, on his elevation to the papacy.

4 days ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Jake Wittich

The historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States and a native of Chicago, sparked celebration across the city this weekend as parishioners gathered at Holy Name Cathedral and other churches to mark the occasion. At Holy Name, 735 N. State St., crowds snapped selfies in front of a billboard congratulating Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, on his elevation to the papacy.

1 week ago | windycitytimes.com | Jake Wittich

Chicago is hiring an LGBTQ+ affairs director, delivering on Mayor Brandon Johnson's promise to create the position within a year since it was announced in 2024-but members of the city's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council raised concerns the process is being rushed with no input from the community. Applications opened May 6 for Chicago's Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Health and Human Services-a position originally referred to as the chief LGBTQ+ officer.

1 week ago | windycitytimes.com | Jake Wittich

The Chicago Teachers Union's newly ratified contract is being hailed as a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ inclusion in public education, with protections that safeguard trans students and queer educators amid growing national hostility. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) ratified the new four-year contract on April 14 with 97% approval from its membership.