Dems Flip Florida Seat. Chicago HIV Funding Mismatched

Democrats flipped the legislative seat that represents Mar-a-Lago. But it was a low turnout election, so should we temper our excitement? Colorado has passed a conversion therapy law that will allow people to sue people practicing conversion therapy.

Plus, Jake Wittich is back reporting on these stories:

Illinois primary: LGBTQ+ candidates secure state and local wins, stumble in federal contests

https://windycitytimes.com/2026/03/17/illinois-primary-lgbtq-candidates-secure-state-and-local-wins-stumble-in-federal-contests/

Chicago reshuffling how $8M in HIV funding will be directed after grant process mismatch

https://windycitytimes.com/2026/03/18/chicago-reshuffling-how-8m-in-hiv-funding-will-be-directed-after-grant-process-mismatch/

 

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Jake Wittich is managing editor of Windy City Times, where he reports in-depth stories on Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community and oversees the publication’s growing newsletter operation. And the Chicago Journalist’s Association named him Journalist of the Year 2025.