Center on Halsted celebrates all families with 2026 Human First Gala
“Family Reunion” was the theme of this year’s sold-out 700-plus attendees Center on Halsted (The Center) annual Human First Gala April 11 at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. NBC-5 Chicago Today producer and host, NBC-5 Chicago Matt in the Morning segment host and executive producer, creator and…
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Chicago Pride Fest announces headliners for 25th annual Chicago Pride Fest
CHICAGO (April 14, 2026) – The Northalsted Business Alliance (NBA) is thrilled to announce the 25th Anniversary of Chicago Pride Fest which will take place June 20-21, 2026, in the iconic Northalsted neighborhood. The NBA is getting the party started by announcing the upcoming headline talent, including: 2026 GRAMMY Award Winner Durand Bernarr, international rockstar G Flip, legendary remix artist…
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OPINION Trump’s war against Pope Leo XIV
The escalating conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has become one of the most dramatic confrontations between an American president and the papacy in modern times. What began as disagreement over immigration and nationalism has intensified into a direct clash over war, morality and the value of human life—a clash made all…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Florida HIV rule, mock funeral, Iceland schism, kissing women arrested, ‘Karamo’ canceled
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS organizations and others criticized an emergency rule that went into effect in Florida that could restrict access to HIV treatment for thousands of Floridians, per The Bay Area Reporter. One of the rule’s…
Theater / Dance
PrideArts brings a same-sex take to A.R. Gurney’s ‘Love Letters’
One of my favorite memorabilia pieces is a Cosmopolitan from January 1959 signed by Betsy Palmer. Palmer, perhaps best known for playing Mrs. Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th, had graduated from the Goodman School of Drama (now Theatre School at DePaul) and she autographed the magazine while performing in a benefit production of Love Letters in her…
Music
Backstage “Coffee” talk with Canadian singer Jamie Fine
Out and proud singer Jamie Fine has packed up her powerful tunes this April to bring music to the masses. The Canadian native is in the middle of a long journey and is joined by a skilled backing band for her first headline tour in the United States. Fine first came to attention as one…
Film / TV / Gossip
‘Sinners’ dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan take acting prizes
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Garners Two Wins; Ryan Coogler Earns Three Honors in a Breakout Year for Bold, Community-Driven CinemaSponsored by Tello Films March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the…
Books / Art
Trans
‘Allyship isn’t enough anymore’: Chicago Trans Visibility rally calls for action on trans rights
Several hundred people waving transgender pride flags and signs of support marched through downtown Chicago on April 4, led by chants of “My rights are your rights; trans rights are human rights.” The march followed Trans Up Front Illinois’ Rally for Trans Visibility in Federal Plaza, bringing together activists, politicians, nonprofit leaders and community members…
Lesbian
‘Everyone that walks through that door will be family:’ New Wrigleyville bar to highlight women’s sports
As a lifelong athlete, Clarissa Flores knows a thing or two about being a part of a team. Now, the Northwestern University basketball player turned hospitality executive wants to leverage all that experience in her new business. Level Up Sporting Club is slated to open at 3343 N. Clark St the first week of May. With…