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•	First woman coach in MLB history hired

•	Lightfoot criticizes aldermen over LGBT study

•	Red Stars acquire Hill, draft five others

•	Mayor appoints new members to city's cultural advisory council

•	IDPH welcomes new HIV section chief

•	Chicagoans march in counter-protest at anti-choice rally

•	Affinity bids outgoing leader goodbye at Burning Bowl

•	Oscar nominations out, with favorites and surprises

•	Lightfoot endorses Pizer in 12th District race

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Film / TV / Gossip

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Theater / Dance

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Music

Sinfonietta's MLK Jr. tribute shows Jan. 19-20
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Books / Art

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Trans

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AIDS & Health

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Lesbian

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Sports

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Youth

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