Whole Foods to leave Center on Halsted building
Whole Foods plans to leave its longtime location within the Center on Halsted. The grocery store at 3640 N. Halsted St. will be relocated to 827 W. Belmont Ave., at the intersection of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue, according to a Whole Foods spokesperson. The…
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Trump has to pay out of his pocket for January 6
With all the ruin emanating from the Oval Office on a daily basis, it’s easy to fall into quiet despair. Following the news feels like monitoring a malignant tumor as it spreads outward from the epicenter of the free world, jumping oceans, URLs and psyches, threatening the globe on macro and micro levels simultaneously. Only this sickness, this decidedly opportunistic cancer, has never…
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AFC sees ‘red’ at fundraising celebration
On the afternoon of April 19, AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) held its third annual Red Party, a fundraiser in support of the organization’s work to end new HIV transmissions and connect individuals with HIV/AIDS with ongoing treatment and care. The event took place at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St. Guests chowed down on pizza and drag…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Day of Silence, ex-Illinois attorney, Uganda’s Supreme Court, Cyndi Lauper, queer WNBA icons, singer zzzahara
NATIONAL Thousands of students across the United States took part in the 30th annual Day of Silence (a student-led campaign organized by Glisten, formerly GLSEN) on April 10, The Advocate noted. What began in 1996…
Theater / Dance
Tyler Hanes checks into the Heartbreak Hotel
Broadway star Tyler Hanes has checked into the Heartbreak Hotel for an extended stay until the end of May. Hanes is one of three actors portraying “The King” in various stages of his life at the Marriott Theatre for a musical biography packed with over 40 hit songs. Haynes is an out and proud performer who has…
Music
Singer Mika spins out in the Windy City
Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., better known as pop singer Mika, has carved out a career of catchy tunes over the years. His first album, Life in Cartoon Motion, debuted in 2007 and displayed his dynamic range with the lead single “Grace Kelly.” The second single from the same record, “Love Today,” was nominated for a Grammy and…
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
Owners of beloved lesbian bar ‘Dorothy’ open queer dive bar ‘Fathom’ in Lakeview
The owners of the popular lesbian bar Dorothy opened a new queer bar in Lakeview this week, with a more casual, “classic neighborhood dive bar” feel. Fathom, 1622 W. Belmont Ave., opened April 9 and was quickly at capacity, with a line of people waiting that stretched down the block. The new nautical-themed bar is designed to…