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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The case for compassion: Gregg Gonsalves discusses fentanyl treatment
Over the years, the very potent synthetic opioid drug fentanyl has been mentioned more in the media—and, in many cases, it has been connected to someone’s death. And with fentanyl being approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, it takes very little of it to permanently alter someone’s…
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NMAC focuses on PrEP, evolving HIV-prevention landscape at Chicago summit
NMAC (formerly called the National Minority AIDS Council) held its 10th annual Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, The Syndemic Approach – Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce, April 8-10 at the Chicago Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. The summit began in 2016 to further PrEP access for the most vulnerable communities who…
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
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…