Families Valued the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois Is Representing Nine Couples Who Are Seeking the Freedom to Marry in Their Home State
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TRANS PRIDE PAGE 9 EVENT WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 AUG. 1, 2012 VOL 27, NO. 40 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.comTIMES Chick-fil-A flap consumes Chicago BY KATE SOSIN throughout the country. his initial statement, saying he would allow Chick-fil-A Moreno had been talks with the fast-food chain for to establish business in the city. Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno has vowed to oppose the nine months, but will deny the company a permit in Moreno has been a vocal supporter of LGBT issues in opening of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in his ward, after the Logan Square because of Cathy’s “bigoted, homophobic his first term as alderman. This spring, he introduced a company’s chief operating officer said he was “guilty as comments” and concerns about traffic in the area, he city ordinance that aims to create a policy within the charged” of opposing gay rights. told the Chicago Tribune. Chicago Police Department for interacting with trans- Moreno joined a chorus of critics against the fast- Moreno has Mayor Emanuel’s blessing. Emanuel af- gender detainees. PROFILE OF food chain as the fallout over Chick-fil-A COO Dan firmed his support for same-sex marriage to the Chicago In a July 26 email to ward residents, Moreno said that FERRON Cathy’s comments continued for a second week. Sun-Times and said that Cathy’s comments are out of Chick-fil-A representatives had previously assured him synch with Chicago values. they didn’t support anti-gay causes. page 20 Cathy told Christian news publication the Baptist Press that his goal is to operate the fast-food chain “Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values,” Emanuel “Last week, the comments from the CEO of the com- “on Biblical principles” and that he opposed same-sex told the Sun-Times. “They’re not respectful of our resi- pany made it clear that they were lying to my face in marriage. dents, our neighbors and our family members. And if every one of those meetings,” Moreno said. The comments have set off a firestorm of bad press you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you Turn to page 8 against the fast-food chain and irked elected officials should reflect Chicago values.” Emanuel later clarified KREIS TO MEET YOU Levi Kreis talks with Windy City Times about acting and his own spiritual journey. 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WINDY CITY TIMES this week in August 1, 2012 NEWS WINDY CITY TIMES AIDS 2012: HIV and Black gay men Hyatt strike; marriage items Mass. and DOMA review ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS Coach attacked 4 Scottish Play Scott Chick-fil-A controversy continues 5 Theater reviews 3 First-ever trans pride event 6 Knight: Queen of Versailles Kate Bornstein interview 7 Music: Garbage’s Shirley Manson 15 ACLU couple spread 8 Ferron marks milestone 16 Gay in the Life; T in the Life 9 Levi Kreis talks with WCT 18 Viewpoints: Baim, Zubro 10 Dish: French connection 19 12 Equality Illinois pie toss pics 20 Photos on cover (left, from top): Photo of 13 Billy Masters 21 KOKUMO at the trans pride event by Kate 14 22 Sosin; press photo of Ferron; photo of 23 Gregorio Millett by Bob Roehr; photo of Kate OUTLINES 25 Bornstein by Barbara Carrellas Real estate; classifieds Calendar Q Sports: Force’s big game; soccer 22 TRANS PRIDE PAGE 9 EVENT WINDY CITY THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 AUG. 1, 2012 VOL 27, NO. 40 24 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.cTIMESom Chick-fil-A flap consumes Chicago 26 BY KATE SOSIN throughout the country. his initial statement, saying he would allow Chick-fil-A Moreno had been talks with the fast-food chain for to establish business in the city. Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno has vowed to oppose the nine months, but will deny the company a permit in Moreno has been a vocal supporter of LGBT issues in opening of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in his ward, after the Logan Square because of Cathy’s “bigoted, homophobic his first term as alderman. This spring, he introduced a company’s chief operating officer said he was “guilty as comments” and concerns about traffic in the area, he city ordinance that aims to create a policy within the charged” of opposing gay rights. told the Chicago Tribune. Chicago Police Department for interacting with trans- Moreno joined a chorus of critics against the fast- Moreno has Mayor Emanuel’s blessing. Emanuel af- gender detainees. PROFILE OF food chain as the fallout over Chick-fil-A COO Dan firmed his support for same-sex marriage to the Chicago In a July 26 email to ward residents, Moreno said that FERRON Cathy’s comments continued for a second week. 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The comments have set off a firestorm of bad press you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you Turn to page 8 against the fast-food chain and irked elected officials should reflect Chicago values.” Emanuel later clarified KREIS TO MEET YOU Levi Kreis talks with Windy City Times about Go to www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com acting and his own spiritual journey. INTERNATIONAL page 21 AIDS CONFAB PAGE 4 Families valued FOR COMMUNITY The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois is representing nine couples who are seeking the freedom to marry in their home state. page 12 to download complete issues of Windy City Times and Nightspots. ADLER. KATE BORNSTEIN PAGE 10 Then click on any ad and be taken directly to the advertiser’s Web site! HEALTH. Graduate Degrees in Psychology + Counseling online exclusives at The Adler School is founded on an important idea: Our health resides in our community life and connections. www. 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