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Windy City Times 2023-07-26 |
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| | Winners named for Fetish Weekend contest
The inaugural Chicago Fetish Weekend awarded its two titles on the evening on July 22. Lil Daddy Bear won the title of Chicago Leather Ambassador, while Riley won the title of Midwest Rubber. ... | | 
| | Northwestern University volleyball player sues over alleged hazing
A former Northwestern University volleyball player has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging university officials failed to properly address a hazing incident that took place two years ago, NPR reported. The anonymous plaintiff (identified as ... | | 
| | Hollywood Beach revels in yuletide cheer
Both the Sidetrack nightclub and 44th Ward Ald. Bennett Lawson sponsored the Christmas in July Beach Bash at Hollywood Beach July 23. Santa's Sexy Elves scoured the sands, spreading the word that the Santa Speedo Run ... | | 
| | Darius Caffey offers a seat at The Table On Air
Darius Caffey is making moves at Chicago Access Network Television with a new program titled The Table On Air. He's the host of the show focusing on the work and accomplishments of Black LGBTQ+ members of ... | | 
| | Simmons attends White House Convening on Child Care
Openly gay Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons was among more than 90 state legislators from 41 states to attend a July 19 in-person convening of state leaders at the White House on efforts to improve access ... | | 
| | Chicago Fetish Weekend gets into gear
Chicago Fetish Weekend kicked off July 21 with the welcome party, which was held at The Baton. Emcee Pup Figaro introduced the judges, tally masters and the nine contestants vying for the two titles of Midwest ... | | 
| | WOMEN'S SOCCER Red Stars fall; U.S. opens World Cup with win
On July 21, the Chicago Red Stars fell to the host Racing Louisville FC 2-0 in UKG Challenge Cup play. Racing Louisville had scored its two goals by the 19th minute of the match. The star of the match for Chicago ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Rufus Gifford, school items, N.C. situation, Texas judge
Rufus Gifford, the highest-ranking openly LGBTQ+ official at the State Department, is leaving his post as chief of protocol to become finance chair for President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, The Advocate reported. Gifford, who is married ... | | 
| | WORLD Iranian president, HIV in Asia, asylum, lesbian moms
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praised Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for signing the African country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, The Washington Blade noted. Iran is among the countries in which consensual same-sex sexual relations ... | | 
| | Kevin Maxen becomes first male coach in men's pro leagues to come out as gay
Kevin Maxen—an associate strength/conditioning coach with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars—has become the first male coach in a major men's U.S.-based professional sports league to come out as gay, according to NBC News, citing Outspor ... | | 
| | Study: 40% of trans people have attempted suicide
A new study from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law found that 81% of transgender adults in the country have thought about suicide, 42% of transgender adults have attempted it and 56% have engaged ... | | 
| | Attorney: Hazing and sexual violence widespread within NU athletics
Noted civil-rights attorney Ben Crump said his law firm and other attorneys have received reports of hazing within Northwestern University's athletic program, impacting the school's football, baseball and softball teams ... | | 
| | Opinion: Artificial Intelligence and the Hollywood strikes, and why you should care
The two primary issues in the Writers Guild and SAG/AFTRA strikes are streaming and artificial intelligence. In my judgement, the AI issue, in the long term, is the fundamental issue. But, let me begin with streaming. ... |
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| | Musical parody 'Murder, Rewrote' to run Aug. 10-Sept. 16
Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world-premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing Aug. 10-Sept. 16 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Murder, ReWrote features book and
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| | Billy Masters checks out who's playing in Provincetown
"I give her all sorts of respect. It's not everybody that can turn an ass into an asset." —Ana Navarro during a discussion on The View about Kim Kardashian's wealth...and how she made it. I'm with ... | | 
| | CABARET 'Swell Soiree' taking place Aug. 16
The Sarah Siddons Society will present the Swell Soiree—an evening of cabaret performances celebrating The Great American Songbook—on Wed., Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. at Piano Forte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. Some of Chicago's most talented ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Nonbinary icons, country music, gay films, queer rapper
The Advocate unveiled its list of 13 nonbinary icons people should know. They include actor Bella Ramsey, singer/actor Janelle Monae (who shared that they identify as nonbinary during an interview on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table ... |
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| | SAVOR Lunch at Lure Fishbar; restaurant fire and other news
The last time I dined at Lure Fishbar (www.lurefishbar.com/location/chicago/) was shortly after the River North spot opened. The dinner dishes were mostly good (with one being great), but it was apparent back in 2021 (when restaurants ... |
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