11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (415+ words) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth just hijacked more promotions of high-ranking service members, this time blocking career professionals with'exemplary records'who were'on track to become one-star generals'and'admirals.'Not only is Hegseth's behavior unusual, there is'no clear legal authority'for what he is…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (486+ words) For many Chicagoans, Yaritza Perez is the face of human rights enforcement. "What really drew me to CCHR was the nature of the work'having conversations with people, making sure they're informed of their rights," said Perez, a transgender, nonbinary, bisexual…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (986+ words) Note: This conversation was edited for clarity and length." WCT: I'm wondering if you could also talk about what you feel proudest of, overall. Carroll: I feel most proud of the culture that we've built within the athletic department, uh....

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (70+ words) Windy City Times On June 20, The Closet, 3325 N. Broadway St. , was packed with LGBTQ+ adults 50 and older for an afternoon of community, conversation and fundraising. DJ Gloria spun throwback tunes while folks filled the dance floor. The gathering marked Before Sunset's…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (157+ words) Windy City Times Since taking office in 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker has overseen efforts expanding affordable healthcare, increasing investments in underserved communities, and creating (then doubling) a state child tax credit. Pritzker"s administration also advanced several initiatives benefiting the state…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (373+ words) Against the backdrop of the 2026 Pride Parade's theme, Free to Be Proud, I went out to Pride events with my camera, asking Chicagoans what freedom means to them. What struck me was that despite growing concerns about threats facing the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (604+ words) As Pride month enters its homestretch, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved at local nonprofits, whether for a one-off event in June or continuing work the rest of the year." Here's how to volunteer with just a few…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (465+ words) The third annual Interfaith Family Pridefest was held'June 14'at Raymond Park in Evanston. The free event celebrated LGBTQ+ families and featured performances by the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Evanston Folk Choir, Full Spectrum Bluegrass queer collective and True Colors Drag…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (134+ words) Windy City Times The 45th annual Puerto Rican People's Day Parade took place in Humboldt Park on June 13. The parade kicked off at Division St. and Campbell Ave, and was Grand Marshal-ed by Hon. Miguel "Ricky" Mendez Perez, the Mayor of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (686+ words) No matter who is wearing them, heels can come fraught with challenges." Even Omari Collins, who's currently playing Lola in the Chicago production of"Kinky Boots, and who taught a Dancing in Heels workshop this month, said they take some…...