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|  | Chicago Fire FC launches Play Proud League; Fire's Pride Night on June 10 2023-05-27 Chicago Fire FC announced the launch of the Play Proud League as a new addition to the Chicago Fire Rec Soccer (CFRS) programming. The league is being launched in conjunction with Common Goal's Play Proud initiative, ...
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|  | Chef Art Smith talks upcoming dinner and activism 2023-05-26 More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including more than 230,000 Illinoisans. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends serve as dementia caregivers, with more than 383,000 caregivers in Illinois. Unti ...
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|  | Joy heals: Artist Hannah Sellers's works explore gender, trauma and clothing 2023-05-25 Note: This article mentions sexual assault and trauma. Color Club Gallery, 4146 N. Elston Ave., was well-lit by the early evening sun May 18 as the audience gathered for Q & A event that was part ...
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|  | Target removes some Pride merchandise after receiving threats 2023-05-24 Ahead of Pride Month (June), Target is pulling some of its LGBTQ+ merchandise after facing "threats" and backlash from customers, Politico reported. Target's website features hundreds of items as part of its Pride Collection but will ...
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|  | Dodgers re-invite LGBTQ+ group 2023-05-23 The Los Angeles Dodgers apologized to the L.A. order of the LGBTQ+ drag group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence about a week after announcing the group was uninvited to the team's annual Pride Night on June 16and ...
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|  | LGBTQ+ Center Lake County set to host third annual PrideFest 2023-05-19 The non-profit LGBTQ+ Center Lake County will host its third annual PrideFest Saturday, June 10 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center. The family-friendly outdoor festival is free, kicks off at noon and ends ...
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|  | HB 1286 would allow gender-inclusive multi-occupancy restrooms, Chicago groups respond 2023-05-19 --From a press release - Statement from AIDS Foundation Chicago, Equality Illinois, and Pride Action Tank regarding HB 1286 to allow gender-inclusive multi-occupancy restrooms: We applaud the Illinois Senate for passing HB 1286 and urge the Illinois House to act expeditiously ...
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|  | Dodgers rescind Pride Night invitation to legendary drag group 2023-05-18 On May 17 (the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia), the Los Angeles Dodgers rescinded their Pride Night invitation toThe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence—a famous LGBTQ+ group that ...
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|  | Chicago Filmmakers to present Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase 2023-05-17 --From a press release - Chicago Filmmakers is thrilled to announce the Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase, a special program celebrating Pride Month this June. Presented by MUBI, this showcase is a prelude to the highly anticipated Reeling: The 41st Chicago ...
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|  | Writer Sarah Gailey crosses paths with Black Cat for Marvel Voices: Pride #1 2023-05-15 Publishing company Marvel Comics has been showing its true colors, with Marvel Voices: Pride #1 returning in 2023 for its third year in June. The comic book series features a wide range of out and proud ...
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|  | ATTRACTIONS Lose (and find) yourself in The Exhibit House 2023-05-12 Walking into Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave.) was an experience, for sure. After all, it's not what it used to be. Marshall Field's and its successor, Macy's, are goneas well as scores of other ...
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|  | Warhol exhibition to open June 3 at College of DuPage 2023-05-12 Following the success of 2021's "Frida Kahlo: Timeless," the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage will open an exhibition of the works of legendary artist/photographer Andy Warhol ...
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|  | Chicago Opera Theater announces new General Director Lawrence Edelson 2023-05-12 --From a press release - May 12, 2023 (Chicago) — After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson has been named the next ...
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|  | Lyric Opera of Chicago introduces first-ever Artist-in-Residence program with soprano Whitney Morrison 2023-05-11 --From a press release - CHICAGO (5/11/23) Anthony Freud, General Director, President & CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced the launch of a new Artist-in-Residence program. Developed by Lyric Unlimited, the company's learning ...
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|  | ART on THE MART's summer programs include Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, Pride celebration 2023-05-11 --From a press release - CHICAGO, IL — ART on THE MART, an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, will introduce two new commissions this summer. Building Light, a new projection by Gensler, ...
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