'Windy City Weekend' previews Mag Mile Lights Festival
With Ryan Chiaverini out preparing for the CMA Awards red carpet, friend of the show Cody LaGrow stepped in to co-host this week's "Windy City Weekend."
With Ryan Chiaverini out preparing for the CMA Awards red carpet, friend of the show Cody LaGrow stepped in to co-host this week's "Windy City Weekend."
Ryan had the day off, so lifestyle expert and friend of the show, Josh McBride fills in and joins Val Warner for some host chat!
The 30th MIR International Rubber Weekend took place at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare at 8535 W Higgins Rd., from November 5-8. This year’s theme was “XXX.” The rubber market expanded again this year, with vendors from all over the...
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<p>The Bulls signed center Orlando Robinson from their NBA G League affiliate, Windy City, on Friday to fill their 15th and final standard-contract roster spot.</p><p>With a full roster, the Bulls' two-way players — Tobe Awaka, Jordan...
In recent weeks, Tarik Skubal’s name has been linked to the Cubs. That makes perfect sense, considering that the top-tier pitcher would fill a glaring need in the Windy City. But would the Cubs be willing to spend enough to sign Skubal?...
Queer country-music icon Orville may be known for his masks but he lays his life bare in Mule—a candid, chronological account of his journey through addiction, sobriety and rebuilding. Before continuing his North American Man Turned...
From its website and Instagram, to asking prospective students to write about why residing “just a few miles from Chicago” might be compelling, Northwestern constantly advertises its proximity to the Windy City. With access to the...
At the last trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of reinforcements in their starting rotation. They made some solid moves to address that weakness, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. And the need remains acute in the...
Here's how Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky and Kansas could each walk away with a marquee win. Tuesday's docket of Duke vs. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 are centre, 1 lean right.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer was far from pleased with his team's effort after getting handled by the Spartans in the Windy City
Tom Izzo gets Duke revenge as Michigan State wins in Champions Classic Detroit Free Press Michigan State 79-73 Duke (Nov 10, 2026) Game Recap ESPN Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 79-73 win over...
College basketball's State Farm Champions Classic pits No. 5 Michigan State against No. 2 Duke tonight at Chicago's United Center in a top-5 clash.
NBC has announced another crossover event between the three series in its “One Chicago” franchise: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.” The heroic first responders of the Windy City will unite across three episodes airing...
The new year will bring a new One Chicago crossover event between NBC’s Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire, set to air on January 13 from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT. Across three episodes, an unexpected suspect in the...
Heat radiated out of Fantasy Nightclub, 3641 N. Halsted, on the night of Nov. 11. Chicago’s fourth annual Gaggys had begun. This year’s awards, once again hosted by drag icons Abhijeet, Alexandrea Diamond, Bambi Banks and Lucy Stoole,...
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In his confident and exuberant directorial debut, Jordan Firstman stars as a party promoter who has to grow up. In Jordan Firstman's debut, a single gay man leaves the high life behind to care for the 10-year-old son he didn’t know he...
Our writers convene for a roundtable discussion of Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut.
Jordan Firstman has come a long way since shooting to virality during the pandemic with his social media skits. After making appearances
Filmmaker Jordan Firstman and his young costar Reggie Absolom on making the feel-good movie of the year together.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Club Kid' - Sex, drugs & sudden parenthood A gay party promoter is suddenly faced with fatherhood in a familiar but engaging debut from Jordan Firstman, who ensures you'll be...
On the sunny, chilly and brisk morning of Nov. 13, Chicago’s Advisory Council on LGBTQ Issues member and LGBTQ+ activist Robert Castillo hosted and emceed the first annual Trans Pride Flag-raising ceremony in Logan Square Park near the...
Much like their benefit performances of ‘Love Letters’ this past spring, PrideArts is taking another show revolving around a straight couple and giving it a LGBTQIA slant. The upcoming production of Nick Payne’s acclaimed...
On the evening of Nov. 12, drag icon and recent LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame Inductee Angelique Munro presented the 17th Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser benefitting Groceryland Food Pantry. The event, which took place at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted...
Warning: This column mentions violent activity. NATIONAL Voters in left-leaning Colorado and Washington state approved measures designed to ban trans athletes from participating in school-sanctioned sports, the AP noted. Colorado’s...
In Mary Shelley’s novel, Victor Frankenstein’s great failure is not that he made a creature. It is that he walked away from it. He gave it life, recoiled at what he had done, and left it to learn about the world alone. Everything that...
The Chicago LGBT and House DJ communities teamed up on Nov. 9 with over a dozen local businesses, including the bar Decibel, 954 W. Belmont Ave., for a fundraiser on behalf of legendary DJ Greg Haus, who is currently experiencing an...
Walter Jenkins was a married father of six, a convert to Catholicism, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s most trusted aide through LBJ’s time in Congress, his vice presidency, and the early part of his presidency. But Jenkins’s world changed when...
Milani Varela has taken part in nearly two decades of HIV education and prevention work in Chicago and nationwide. To her, one of her greatest strengths is her lived experience. An Afro-Mexican drag performer and community advocate,...
There’s a scene near the end of the movie Immortal Beloved, where joy emerges not so much as a final coda but as an emotional lifeline, a brief escape from harsh reality. By the time he wrote Ode to Joy, the fourth and final movement of...
Renowned labor leader, civil rights and feminist activist, LGBTQ+ ally and National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) and United Farm Workers of America (UFW) co-founder Dolores Huerta died Oct. 28 of breast cancer. She was 96. Huerta was...
On Nov. 11-15, openly gay comedian Todd Glass will perform at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., with his show, Todd Glass: The Event of a Lifetime. Described as one of comedy’s most original voices and celebrated by the late...
It’s fairly common for twins to share similar identities—it’s not often they combine their careers. Twin brothers Andrew and Adrian Nuño grew up with a love of films and a desire to tell stories. After founding their joint venture,...
Days after the 2026 mid-term elections delivered a wave of Democratic victories nationwide, Chicago activists gathered on the chilly, bright and sunny Nov. 7 afternoon at Federal Plaza in the Loop to send a message: Our votes count. The...
Warning: This column mentions violent activity. NATIONAL In Texas, court documents identified John Braun and the Republican Women’s Caucus Fund as clients linked to text messages impersonating the Transgender Education Network of Texas...
In fashion: LGBTQ+ designer Richard Dayhoff’s stylish offerings are front and center in Richard Dayhoff: Fashion in Motion, which is being shown through Dec. 1 at The Columbia College Fashion Windows, 618 S. Michigan Ave. Dayhoff—who...
On Nov. 5, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., hosted a reception and the 35th annual induction ceremony for the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fa. The event, which was open to the public, celebrated 13 LBGTQ+-identified individuals, two...
Hannah Free, a lesbian-themed film starring Sharon Gless that was shot in Chicago in 2008, will have its streaming debut on the OML network Nov. 12, 2026. The launch will include a special livestream with cast and crew Nov. 18 and an...
Hear Me Out with Nick Smith is a stand-up comedy show where Nick Smith brings his unique perspective to the stage alongside a few guest comics. The show mixes stand-up with crowd-work, as Nick asks comics and audience members to share...