The Democrats (+4 Republicans) have forced a vote to keep your healthcare insurance premiums affordable. Kentucky special election results. PLUS Windy City Times Managing Editor Jake Wittich Reports:

Gay couple wins $104M in I-90 crash case

‘Dining Out’ traces a century of queer restaurants—starting in Chicago

The Equality for Every Family Act signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

T-shirt fundraiser launches to support drag icon Joan Jett Blakk

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Local News:

Rural Ohio trans candidate nearly drops out of race after being targeted online, wins seat in Republican stronghold https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/12/15/amy-heutmaker-transgender-elected-official/

No, late director Rob Reiner’s son Nick is not transgender https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/17/no-late-director-rob-reiners-son-nick-is-not-transgender/

Florida city sets up rainbow bike racks after being forced to remove Pride crossings https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/17/st-petersburg-florida-pride-bike-racks-rainbow-crossings/

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