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The monthly Octane Party from SKIN Productions, held July 8 at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown, drew about 500 attendees, with DJ Alberto Ponzo (Brazil) delivering a high-energy, near-6-hour set.
Due to popular demand, Hell in a Handbag Productions' campy world premiere The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes is adding five additional performances, extending production through Sept. 16 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark
The 26th annual Dance for Life Chicago will exemplify Chicago's versatile and virtuoso dance community with the eight companies that are performing August 19 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.
An Orange County deputy sheriff is making history by becoming the first of her rank to come out as transgender.
After a few cocktails, Richard Dickson was asked, or, more like it, told that he should participate in the annual Ride For AIDS Chicago. That was a year ago, after several gin & tonic drinks.
Crew Bar & Grill is closing after thirteen years at Broadway and Lawrence in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. The owners told ChicagoPride.com the search for a new location has begun after the building's landlord agreed to
The Illinois Roman Catholic bishop who called on priests to deny Holy Communion and funeral rights to married gay couples says he's surprised by the backlash his decree has received.
Chuck Renslow, a Chicago gay pioneer and legend who also was a major player in the gay scene worldwide, died June 29 after multiple long-term health issues. He was 87.
The 2017 Chicago Pride Parade will be remembered as one of the most lively and exciting in years, said Brad Balof, general manager of Sidetrack – which shined under the Sunday afternoon sun June 25 with its LOVE WINS-the
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade drew record crowds, as spectators crowded the streets, rooftops and balconies from Uptown to Lincoln Park along the 21-block route to celebrate gay pride on Sunday, June 25.
The Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) new colorful 'L' cars intended for Pride weekend have been taken out of service following a deadly accident.
Last year the Chicago Pride Parade was a mix of emotions: joy, pride and pain. The opening of the parade included a moving tribute to the 49 slain victims of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon - rain or shine - Sunday, June 25 at Broadway and Montrose in the Uptown neighborhood. The parade is the culmination of a full month of activities known as June Prid
The 21st annual Chicago Dyke March, described as more inclusive, more social justice-oriented than Chicago's annual Pride Parade, took place in the Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, June 24.
Over the past eight years, Balloons by Tommy has delighted spectators of Chicago's annual Pride Parade with colorful balloons entries - from spelling out "Chicago", "Peace" and "Love" to last year's crowd-pleaser, Conrad
Proud to Run (PTR) celebrated its 36th year with over 2,000 registered runners and walkers participating in the annual 10K run and 5K run/walk along Chicago’s lakeshore at Montrose Harbor on Saturday, June 24.
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade will include 150 entries featuring colorful floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands and walking contingents representing community businesses, organizations, elected governmental o
Chicago hosts it's 10th annual Pride Bowl on Montrose Fields
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Friday debuted four 'L' cars wrapped in the rainbow flag.
With around a million people expected near the parade route, security will be tight again this year.
Chicago Police have issued a warning of strong-arm robberies in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood just days before the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
When the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 12 noon on Sunday, it will be "Orange is the New Black" star Lea DeLaria leading the way as the Grand Marshal, marking her first time at this city's late-June rainbo
The streets of Chicago's Edgewater community could soon get a splash of color.
Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) celebrated the opening of its new office with an open house and ribbon-cutting on Monday, June 19, at its Edgewater location, 5537 N. Broadway.