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|  | Out sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson receives multiple honors
2023-11-17
Over the past few weeks, LGBTQ+ sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has received several honors. The city of Dallas honored LGBTQ+ sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson—twice, according to LGBTQ Nation. Her former high school named the track where she ran ...
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| | 'Jersey Boys' stars reunite as Midtown Men on Dec. 2 in Glen Ellyn
2023-11-14
The original stars of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys—Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer—will reunite as Midtown Men on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McAninch Arts Center's Belushi Performance Hall ...
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| | IDHS head Dulce Quintero reflects on making history, being an advocate
2023-11-13
Dulce Quintero has always believed in helping people—and decades of doing so has resulted in an especially noteworthy achievement. Recently, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Quintero, a member of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, as ...
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| | AVER celebrates LGBTQ+ veterans at annual Veterans Day dinner
2023-11-12
Writer and historian Owen Keehnen was keynote speaker at the the American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) Chicago Chapter's 32nd annual LGBTQ Veterans Day Banquet held on Veterans Day at Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont. Keehnen ...
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| | Black Excellence Awards winners named, inaugural Chicago Black Arts Hall of Fame inductees honored
2023-11-08
--From a press release - CHICAGO (Nov. 7, 2023)—The nonprofit Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is proud to announce the winners of its 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards, honored last night in a festive celebration at Black Ensemble Theater. ...
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| | Happy Hail-loween: Rough weather doesn't get the better of Haunted Halsted revelers
2023-11-03
The 26th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade returned for the 26th time on Oct. 31. Attendees were challenged by a mix of rain, snow and hail as they marched down Halsted Street from Belmont Avenue towards ...
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| | State Sen. Mike Simmons receives awards
2023-11-01
Openly gay Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons has received the 2023 U.S. Senator Paul Simon Public Service Award from the Illinois Hunger Coalition. Simmons was honored at high school alma mater, St. Ignatius College Prep, according ...
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| | Jackhammer finds itself between Heaven and Hell at Halloween celebration
2023-10-30
Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark St., held its infamous Heaven and Hell Halloween Party for the first time in four years on Oct. 27th. Guests could choose to hang out in three different realms: Heaven (The Den's ...
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| | IDHS Secretary Dulce Quintero to receive inaugural "ALMA del Lider" Award at ALMA's 2nd Annual Community Reception
2023-10-30
--From a press release - [Chicago, IL] — On November 30, the Association of Latinos/as/xs Motivating Action (ALMA) will present Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero with the inaugural ALMA del Líder ...
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| | Sky player receives WNBA's sportsmanship award
2023-10-30
The WNBA announced that Chicago Sky veteran center Elizabeth Williams is the recipient of the 2023 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per a press release. The award is given to a player that exemplifies the ideals of ...
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| | SAVOR 'Spook-tacular' culinary events
2023-10-22
Yes, Halloween is right around the corner—and spots all over Chicago are getting into the spirit (pun intended). At Good Ambler, 216 N. Peoria St., Pastry Chef Meg Galus is crafting treats like pumpkin spice macarons, ...
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| | MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honors former Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris at breakfast reception
2023-10-20
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honored former Democratic Illinois House Majority Leader Rep. Greg Harris at a breakfast reception and bi-monthly board meeting Oct. ...
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| | Weatherspoon officially becomes Sky coach; wheelchair tennis tourney
2023-10-19
The Chicago Sky officially named WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon as the franchise's new head coach, confirming early reports. Weatherspoon had an eight-year career in the league, with her first seven seasons with ...
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| | State Treasurer Michael Frerichs honors LGBTQ+ leaders
2023-10-18
--From a press release - Gay Men's Chorus, Bar Association president, DePaul art professor honored during LGBTQ+ History Month celebration CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate LGBTQ+ History ...
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| | Black Excellence Awards taking place Nov. 6, will feature avery r. young
2023-10-17
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance will present the 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. Hosted by Melissa Duprey, this year's ...
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