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  Four Chicago Red Stars receive international call-ups

CHICAGO (March 28, 2024) — Chicago Red Stars Nádia Gomes, Natalia Kuikka, Alyssa Naeher and Mallory Swanson have been tabbed to represent their countries during the April international window. Forwards Gomes and Swanson are set to ...


 
2024-Nike-Basketball-Camps-with-the-Chicago-Sky-announced

  2024 'Nike Basketball Camps with the Chicago Sky' announced

The Chicago Sky officially announced, in a debut collaboration with Nike Sports Camps, 2024 summer basketball camps for Chicagoland youth. Two camps for boys and girls ages 7-15 will take place June 17-21 and July 8-12 ...


 
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  City Lit Executive Artistic Director Brian Pastor talks theater, comics, queerness

City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2024-25 season—which will be the company's 44th. It will also be the first season to be programmed under the leadership of Brian Pastor (they/them), who will assume ...


 
Brown-Elephant-Returns-To-Northalsted

  Brown Elephant Returns To Northalsted

Brown Elephant's Lake View location is moving to Northalsted and already accepting donations. Howard Brown Health, the largest LGBTQ+ health center in the midwest, operates three Brown Elephant resale shops in the Chicagoland area to help ...


 
An-interstate-trans-healthcare-crisis-Illinois-prepares-for-influx-of-people-seeking-gender-affirming-care

  An interstate trans healthcare crisis: Illinois prepares for influx of people seeking gender-affirming care

With hard-won rights, such as access to hormone replacement therapy or permission to use one's chosen pronouns in school, breaking down in states across the country, trans residents of all ages are left with a choice: ...


 
Be-here-be-queer-play-polo-Gay-Polo-League-creates-safe-athletic-space-for-LGBTQ-community

  Be here, be queer, play polo: Gay Polo League creates safe athletic space for LGBTQ community

LGBTQ+ athletic clubs aren't too hard to come by, offering a variety of sports such as softball, soccer and more in cities across the country. But LGBTQ+ athletes would be harder pressed to find someplace to ...


 
Planned-Parenthood-of-Illinois-expands-Orland-Park-health-center

  Planned Parenthood of Illinois expands Orland Park health center

--From a press release

ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) announces the expansion of its existing Orland Park Health Center at 14470 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite 106. The 1,800-square-foot expansion is projected to increase sexual and reproductive ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-announces-the-50th-anniversary-awards-for-non-equity-theater-

  The Jeff Awards announces the 50th anniversary awards for non-equity theater

--From a press release

A complete list of recipients can also be found online in the Non-Equity and News and Events sections at www.jeffawards.org. (March 25, 2024 - Chicago) — Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the ...


 
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  After 30 Under 30: MAP Executive Director Naomi Goldberg

NOTE: In this series, Windy City Times will profile some of its past 30 Under 30 honorees. Windy City Times started its 30 Under 30 Awards in 2001, presenting them each year through 2019. This year, ...


 
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  United Church of Hyde Park hosts LGBTQ+ storytelling event

About 20 people had gathered around four round tables in the community room of the United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd St., on March 23. They were listening quietly to a man tell the story of how, on a ...


 
Kara-Swisher-talks-truth-power-in-tech-at-Chicago-Humanities-event

  Kara Swisher talks truth, power in tech at Chicago Humanities event

Lesbian author, award-winning journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher spoke about truth and power in the tech industry through the lens of her most recent book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, March 21 at First ...


 
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  SAVOR Easter roundup for 2024

Easter is a time to celebrate rebirth, spring, life—and brunches. Chicagoland restaurants will be out in full force on Sunday, March 31, offering Easter meals—some with their own twists (including ...


 
Rumors-performers-create-alternative-drag-playground

  'Rumors' performers create alternative drag playground

At first glance, Dorian's Through The Record Shop (1939 W. North Ave.) looks like a brightly-lit shop with a handful of records on the wall, but there's a secret world behind those unassuming shelves. Visitors are ...


 
Family-of-2004-murder-victim-holds-event-in-Lake-View-reward-announced

  Family of 2004 murder victim holds event in Lake View; reward announced

The year 2004, for the family and friends of Lake View resident Kevin Clewer, will forever be marked by tragedy. On March 24 of that year, Clewer, 31, was found in his apartment at 3444 N. Elaine Pl.; he was the ...


 
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  SAVOR WhiskyX, an Easter soiree, a pizza-making class and more

I'll drink to that: On March 21, I was invited to check out dozens of whiskeys, rums, tequilas and other spirits at WhiskyX, which took place at the Chicago venue Morgan MFG and which hundreds of ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-stay-undefeated

  Chicago Red Stars stay undefeated

Chicago Red Stars stay undefeated On March 23, the Chicago Red Stars took down the Seattle Reign FC 2-1 in the club's home opener at SeatGeek Stadium. With the win, the Red Stars are now 2-0-0 ...


 
Chicago-alder-proposes-renaming-street-after-Obama

  Chicago alder proposes renaming street after Obama

Openly gay Black Chicago Ald. Lamont Robinson has proposed renaming Columbus Drive after former U.S. President and city resident Barack Obama, media outlets noted. The street stretches through the Loop from East Grand Avenue to DuSable ...


 
Former-Chicago-Girl-Scouts-CEO-Brooke-Wiseman-to-receive-Luminary-Award

  Former Chicago Girl Scouts CEO Brooke Wiseman to receive Luminary Award

Brooke Wiseman, a now-retired nonprofit leader in the Chicago area, spent most of her career creating leadership development opportunities for girls and women—and making sure that hungry children could be fed. While leading Girl Scouts of ...


 
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  ACTIVITIES Pickleball, fine eats and fun are all at SPF

Despite the fact that it was invented in 1965, pickleball has only really entered the national consciousness within the last few years. However, there really hadn't been a large indoor dedicated space in Chicago for the ...


 
THEATER-Chicagos-City-Lit-has-anxiety-on-tap-with-Two-Hours-in-a-Bar

  THEATER Chicago's City Lit has anxiety on tap with 'Two Hours in a Bar'

Two Hours in a Bar Waiting for Tina Meyer by Kristine Thatcher with material by Larry Shue Text Me by Kingsley Day (Book, Music and Lyrics). At: City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.. Tickets: ...


 
LGBTQ-candidates-Marcelino-Garcia-Precious-Brady-Davis-win-primary-elections-to-keep-MWRD-seats

  LGBTQ+ candidates Marcelino Garcia, Precious Brady Davis win primary elections to keep MWRD seats

Marcelino Garcia and Precious Brady-Davis, the two openly LGBTQ+ incumbents in the race to keep their seats on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), won their primary elections and will move on to the general this ...


 
Small-LGBTQ-candidate-pool-nevertheless-scores-some-important-victories-March-19

  Small LGBTQ+ candidate pool nevertheless scores some important victories March 19

Relatively few openly LGBTQ+ candidates were running in the March 19 Illinois Primary Election. But there were some significant contests in play at the local, state and federal levels. Openly gay Ald. Ray Lopez (15th Ward) ...


 
Affinity-celebrates-Burning-Bowl-while-looking-toward-the-future

  Affinity celebrates Burning Bowl while looking toward the future

On March 17, Affinity Community Services held its annual Burning Bowl ceremony even as it already sets its organizational sights on 2025. The event, titled Burning Bowl 2024 Evolution, was held at Studio Imani, 5917 N. ...


 
SAVOR-REVIEW-Sushi-By-Bou

  SAVOR REVIEW Sushi By Bou

Going into a sushi restaurant, I didn't expect to hear a 1920s version of the Carly Rae Jepsen hit "Call Me Maybe" emanating from the speakers. However, that and other Great Gatsby-like flourishes can be found ...


 
Windy-City-Times-seeks-nominations-for-30-Under-30-Awards

  Windy City Times seeks nominations for 30 Under 30 Awards

--From a press release

CHICAGO—After a four-year hiatus, Windy City Times has revived its 30 Under 30 Awards. Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBTQ+ individuals (and allies). Nominees should be 30 years or younger as ...


 
Chicagos-LGBTQ-Advisory-Council-sets-a-new-course

  Chicago's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council sets a new course

Chicago's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council held its first meeting of the calendar year on Feb. 28 at City Hall in the Loop under the leadership of the recently appointed chair Jin-Soo Huh. The LGBTQ+ Advisory Council is ...


 
Jamie-Barton-brings-nuances-of-identity-to-her-Lyric-Opera-Aida-performance-

  Jamie Barton brings nuances of identity to her Lyric Opera 'Aida' performance

Chicago's Lyric Opera is currently featuring a production of Giuseppe Verdi's Aida starring Michelle Bradley as Aida, Jamie Barton as Amneris and Russell Thomas as Radamès. The opera runs through April 7, 2024, with Francesca Zambello ...


 
SAVOR-Gemini-Grill-opens-Rick-Bayless-Day-and-more

  SAVOR Gemini Grill opens, 'Rick Bayless Day' and more

—And I quote: I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal."—Groucho Marx —Pop life: Don't forget my other Substack: "Pop-Eds: My takes on pop culture." Thank you so ...


 
Red-Stars-start-season-with-2-0-win

  Red Stars start season with 2-0 win

On March 16, the Chicago Red Stars kicked off their 2024 campaign with a 2-0 road win over Utah Royals FC in the Royals' inaugural match back in the National Women's Soccer League. Ally Schlegel and ...


 
SPORTS-Red-Stars-prepare-to-kick-off-NWSL-season-against-Utah-Royals

  SPORTS Red Stars prepare to kick off NWSL season against Utah Royals

It's been a busy winter for the Red Stars, and it's time to put their work to the test. Following a last place finish in the 2023 NWSL season, Chicago has had an active offseason transforming ...


 
SAVOR-REVIEW-La-Grande-Boucherie

  SAVOR REVIEW La Grande Boucherie

Just a few months ago, The Group NYC—a hospitality consortium based in you-know-where—opened the Italian restaurant Olio e Piu in Chicago's River North neighborhood. You can read my review of ...


 
One-Roof-Chicago-launches-youth-focused-workforce-development-program

  One Roof Chicago launches youth-focused workforce development program

One Roof Chicago (ORC) is set to launch its first training, education and job placement program for LGBTQ+ young adults in late spring. This Community Health Workers and Elder Care program is a part of ORC's ...


 
PASSAGES-Dorothy-Elizabeth-McGroarty

  PASSAGES Dorothy Elizabeth McGroarty

Dorothy Elizabeth McGroarty, 82, of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach, and a former resident of Andersonville, passed away Feb. 16 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Dorothy was raised on Chicago's South and ...


 
PASSAGES-Bryan-Dean-Wilson

  PASSAGES Bryan Dean Wilson

Bryan Dean Wilson, 64, of Chicago, passed away March 11. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Bryan graduated from Washington High school in Cedar Rapids before earning his B.S. in Biology from Mount Mercy University, also in ...


 
Howard-Brown-experts-discuss-advocacy-and-allyship-for-Chicagos-trans-community

  Howard Brown experts discuss advocacy and allyship for Chicago's trans community

By Alec Karam

Howard Brown Health's Trans & Gender Diverse People's Rights & Patient Care panel convened March 12 to discuss both resources for—and opportunities to provide allyship to—the city's trans and gender diverse communities. The event hos ...


 
Chicago-History-Museum-announces-Designing-for-Change-Chicago-Protest-Art-of-the-1960s--70s-exhibition

  Chicago History Museum announces "Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s - 70s exhibition

--From a press release

CHICAGO (March 14, 2024) — The Chicago History Museum is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, "Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s—70s." Set to open on Saturday, May 18, 2024, this exhibition is ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-release-2024-roster

  Chicago Red Stars release 2024 roster

CHICAGO (March 13, 2024) — The Chicago Red Stars announced today their final roster ahead of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The club's roster is bolstered by an array of experience brought not ...


 
House-music-festival-on-Aug-30-Sept-1-icons-Idris-Elba-to-be-part-of-it-

  House-music festival on Aug. 30-Sept. 1; icons, Idris Elba to be part of it

The ARC Music Festival—an event celebrating house music—will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Chicago's Union Park, per WGN-TV. This will mark the fourth year that the festival will celebrate the genre at Union Park—less than ...


 
Howard-Brown-Health-faces-October-trial-if-settlement-isnt-reached-with-union

  Howard Brown Health faces October trial if settlement isn't reached with union

Howard Brown Health could go to trial over unfair labor practice allegations if the LGBTQ+ health center doesn't reach a settlement with its agreement soon. Chicago's regional director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed ...


 
PASSAGES-Former-Chicago-Commission-on-Human-Relations-chair-Clarence-Wood

  PASSAGES: Former Chicago Commission on Human Relations chair Clarence Wood

LGBTQ ally and former Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) Chair and Commissioner Clarence N. Wood died March 5. He was 83. Wood was born April 14, 1940, in Alabama. While primarily raised in Alabama, Wood ...


 
No-explanations-needed-Affinity-remains-a-haven-for-Chicagos-Black-queer-community

  No 'explanations' needed: Affinity remains a haven for Chicago's Black queer community

Back in 2007, Anna DeShawn came out while she was studying for her undergraduate degree. At around the same time, she searched online for "Black lesbians in Chicago." Her search led her to Affinity Community Services, ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-release-midfielder-Jill-Aguilera

  Chicago Red Stars release midfielder Jill Aguilera

--From a press release

CHICAGO (March 11, 2024) — The Chicago Red Stars today announced the release of midfielder, Jill Aguilera. "I want to thank Jill for her time with the Red Stars," said general manager, Richard Feuz. "Over her ...


 
X-gender-marker-now-available-on-Illinois-drivers-licenses-and-state-ID-cards

  "X" gender marker now available on Illinois driver's licenses and state ID cards

After several years of preparation, the Illinois Secretary of State's office is has been making the X gender designation available for non-binary residents and others not utilizing the M or F designations, since the beginning of ...


 
Center-on-Halsteds-signature-Human-First-Gala-to-return-

  Center on Halsted's signature Human First Gala to return

--From a press release

CHICAGO, IL — Center on Halsted's signature Human First Gala will be held on Saturday, April 20 at The Geraghty. The gala brings together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an evening of celebration to recognize ...


 
Chicagoan-continues-fight-against-alleged-transphobia-at-Orangetheory

  Chicagoan continues fight against alleged transphobia at Orangetheory

After allegedly dealing with transphobia at a Chicago Orangetheory beginning in 2018, Jes Favers du Shine is still holding out hope for the organization to take measures addressing those issues.� In 2020, Windy City Times reported ...


 
Pro-choice-activists-protest-crisis-pregnancy-center-on-International-Womens-Day

  Pro-choice activists protest crisis pregnancy center on International Women's Day

The rainy weather on March 8 didn't deter a passionate group of pro-choice protesters from gathering in Old Town on International Women's Day. Following the opening of Women's Care Center—a crisis pregnancy center—directly next to Pl ...


 
Center-on-Halsted-celebrates-Dreams-of-Drag

  Center on Halsted celebrates Dreams of Drag

On March 9, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., in partnership with the Ralla Klepak Foundation, presented the Dreams of Drag Spring Cohort Class of 2024. The event featured performances from a class of new ...


 
SAVOR-Eldridge-Williams-talks-new-concepts-Beyonce-making-history-

  SAVOR Eldridge Williams talks new concepts, Beyonce, making history

One restaurant would be enough for most people to handle. However, this year Eldridge Williams is opening two new concepts—including one that will be the first Black-owned country-and-western bar in the Midwest. Williams, an ally of ...


 
COBRAH-slithers-into-Chicago-and-brings-Feminine-Energy

  COBRAH slithers into Chicago and brings Feminine Energy

COBRAH snaked her way into Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., for two nights March 7 and 8 for her Succubus Tour. This Swedish-born talent has a way with naughty words and ...


 
ELECTIONS-2024-Precious-Brady-Davis-says-climate-change-is-top-issue-as-she-runs-to-finish-appointed-MWRD-term

  ELECTIONS 2024 Precious Brady-Davis says climate change is top issue as she runs to finish appointed MWRD term

Precious Brady-Davis, commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), is one of several candidates running to fill three seats on the board in the March 19 election. Brady-Davis was appointed to the role last summer ...


 
ELECTIONS-2024-MWRDs-Marcelino-Garcia-discusses-flooding-land-use-and-LGBTQ-inclusion

  ELECTIONS 2024 MWRD's Marcelino Garcia discusses flooding, land use and LGBTQ+ inclusion

Marcelina Garcia, commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), is one of several candidates in the running to fill three seats on the board in the March 19 election. Garcia, who chair's the MWRD's Finance ...


 
Pride-365-event-emphasizes-year-round-support-for-LGBTQ-employees

  Pride 365 event emphasizes year-round support for LGBTQ+ employees

Queer employees are queer all year-round. The need for employers to accordingly support and uplift them year-round was the core message at Howard Brown Health and Citywide Pride's Pride 365 "Out of Office to Out in ...


 
Affinity-Community-Services-Latonya-Maley-announces-departure-

  Affinity Community Services' Latonya Maley announces departure

Latonya Maley, executive director of Affinity Community Services, announced March 6 that she would be stepping down from her post. The announcement came from a statement with Affinity board members. Maley said that, "It has been ...


 
SAVOR-Lets-Talk-Womxns-More-Than-March-Adobo-Grills-tequila-dinner

  SAVOR Let's Talk Womxn's 'More Than March'; Adobo Grill's tequila dinner

I was fortunate enough to be invited to a culinary event that celebrates the achievement of women—and, fittingly, it happened during Women's History Month. On March 1, Let's Talk Womxn Chicago held its annual "More Than ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-sign-midfielder-Leilanni-Nesbeth

  Chicago Red Stars sign midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth

Press release

CHICAGO (March 6, 2024) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing of draftee and midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth. Nesbeth, Chicago's first-round and tenth overall draft pick in the 2024 National ...


 
Queer-Eyes-Jai-Rodriguez-is-set-to-slay-at-The-Big-Gay-Cabaret

  Queer Eye's Jai Rodriguez is set to slay at The Big Gay Cabaret

Out and proud performer Jai Rodriguez is set to play at The Big Gay Cabaret this March for three days. Presented by RuPaul Drag Racer Ginger Minj, this monthly series highlights the wide world of cabaret ...


 
Illinoiss-first-openly-gay-elected-official-voices-support-for-Cunningham

  Illinois's first openly gay elected official voices support for Cunningham

Judge Thomas Chiola, who served in the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County from 1994-2009, has officially endorsed Justice Joy Cunningham for reelection to the Illinois Supreme Court. Chiola is the first gay man to be ...


 
THEATER-R-J-puts-a-female-queer-spin-on-Shakespeare

  THEATER 'R & J' puts a female, queer spin on Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet is the theatrical gift that keeps on giving. It's been reworked for the masses numerous times, whether in direct adaptations or musicals such as West Side Story. Shakespeare's plotline points have even inspired ...


 
Andersonville-Midsommarfest-returns-June-7-9

  Andersonville Midsommarfest returns June 7-9

From a press release: The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the return of Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer street festivals. Now in its 58th year, the annual ...


 
Drag-deity-Luc-Ami-hosts-spring-cleaning-drag-swap-

  'Drag deity' Luc Ami hosts spring cleaning drag swap

Self-proclaimed alien drag deity Lúc Ami will be hosting a drag swap this Friday, March 8, from 5-9 p.m. at The Understudy in Andersonville, 5531 N. Clark St. The all-ages event will serve as an opportunity ...


 
Center-on-Halsted-hosts-6th-Annual-Intergenerational-Talent-Show

  Center on Halsted hosts 6th Annual Intergenerational Talent Show

On the evening of Feb. 29, Center on Halsted held its 6th Annual Intergenerational Talent Show in front of a packed audience at the Hoover-Leppen Theater. The event brought together participants of the Center's youth and senior ...


 
PASSAGES-Charles-R-Tobin

  PASSAGES Charles R. Tobin

Charles R. Tobin, 81, peacefully passed away on Dec. 23, 2023, in the company of his husband, after living with Lewey body dementia for several years. Charlie was born and raised in the Fernwood neighborhood on ...


 
THEATER-When-growth-is-paramount-Jim-Corti-helps-fuel-Aurora-theater-expansion-

  THEATER When growth is paramount: Jim Corti helps fuel Aurora theater expansion

Out actor/director/choreographer Jim Corti made his Broadway debut in 1974, in the ensemble of Leonard Bernstein's musical Candide. Director Harold Prince's acclaimed Tony Award-winning revival is often cited as a ...


 
Appeals-court-allows-Ind-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors

  Appeals court allows Ind. ban on gender-affirming care for minors

On Feb. 27, a federal appeals court in Chicago allowed Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care to go into effect, removing a temporary injunction that U.S. District Court Judge James Patrick Hanlon issued last year, ABC News ...


 
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  ELECTIONS 2024 Mike Simmons discusses LGBTQ+ health disparities, child tax credit

State Senator Mike Simmons is running unopposed in the March 19 election. Simmons began representing the 7th District after the former state senator, Heather Steans, retired. He's lived in the area his entire life. ...


 
Advocates-call-for-increased-HIV-funding-amid-states-disappointing-pattern-of-flat-funding-

  Advocates call for increased HIV funding amid state's 'disappointing' pattern of flat funding

Governor JB Pritzker's proposed 2025 budget has no increase in HIV funding, continuing a years-long pattern of flat spending toward tackling the epidemic in Illinois. Pritzker outlined his $52.7 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year ...


 
Chicago-Red-Stars-announce-partnership-with-Wintrust

  Chicago Red Stars announce partnership with Wintrust

Press release

CHICAGO (Feb. 27, 2024) — The Chicago Red Stars and Wintrust Financial Corporation announced a partnership that will see Wintrust become the club's new front-of-jersey partner and community outreach investment ...


 
State-Rep-Kelly-Cassidy-attacked-on-social-media-allegedly-by-backers-of-Burke

  State Rep. Kelly Cassidy attacked on social media, allegedly by backers of Burke

Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy—a supporter of Cook County state's attorney Democratic candidate Clayton Harris III—posted on social media that a backer of Eileen O'Neill Burke, who's running against Harris ...


 
Always-Olivia-celebrates-Olivia-Newton-John-at-Raue-Center

  'Always Olivia' celebrates Olivia Newton-John at Raue Center

From a press release: Always Olivia, a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John comes to Raue Center in Crystal Lake on Saturday, May ...


 
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  ELECTIONS 2024 Raymond Lopez talks congressional run, Chuy Garcia, migrant crisis

Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez has been a member of City Council since 2015, representing the 15th Ward and making history as one of the city's first LGBTQ+ Latine alderman. Now, he is setting his sights on ...


 
Asians-and-Friends-welcomes-the-Year-of-the-Dragon-

  Asians and Friends welcomes the Year of the Dragon

On the evening of Feb. 25, Asians and Friends kicked off the Lunar New Year with their annual dinner and celebration at Pho Viet Vietnamese Restaurant. This year's event was focused on this being the Year ...


 
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  PASSAGES Trailblazing judge and attorney Patricia M. Logue passes away

The Honorable Patricia Logue ("Pat" to her friends, Trish" to her family) was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist and a hero to the LGBTQ community. Pat's legacy includes numerous landmark cases she litigated over her ...


 
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  ELECTIONS 2024 Kelly Cassidy discusses reproductive health, LGBTQ+ rights ahead of March primary

By Kayleigh Padar State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, running unopposed in the March 19 primary election so as to continue representing the 14th District, was first elected in 2011. During her tenure in Springfield, she has ...


 
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  SAVOR James Beard contest, a new Publican opens and a PAWS event

Contest: You have a chance to be in on all the action during the chef-studded James Beard Award weekend of June 8 in Chicago. Among other things, the grand prize winner will get a three-stay in ...


 
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  SAVOR Green City Market; Sofitel's 'Un-Tea' time

For those who wonder about the lack of a farmers' market in Chicago during the winter months, I point you toward Green City Market (GCM) Avondale, taking place on Saturdays at 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through March ...


 




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