LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Organizers with Chicago Pride have unveiled the dates and theme for the 2025 edition of the popular LGBTQ+ community celebration. This year's parade theme will be "United in Pride."
One bill aims to ensure diversity in non-profit organizations, while the other makes it easier for Illinois residents to change the legal gender on their birth certificates if they were born in other states.
Thousands lined Northalsted with colors, floats, music, and, of course, the fans to celebrate Pride.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
Hundreds of people came out to show support for the LGBTQ+ community—in a day full of music, performances, and family activities.
The annual event, now in its 53rd year, is a celebration on the streets of Lakeview.
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Just 10 days ago, the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr., held a huge LGBTQ+ Pride event on its grounds for the first time in its history.
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City leaders gathered Monday morning at Daley Plaza downtown – emphasizing the city's dedication to making sure everyone is welcome.
A total of 150 will now be allowed in the parade, up from a cap of 125.
Parade organizer PRIDEChicago said Feimster and Smith will bring "their infectious energy and inspiring love story to the heart of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community."
Earlier this month, organizers said the parade would be smaller than in years past due to the city's concerns with safety.
The lineup for the festival, celebrating the LGBTQ+ plus community, includes Jojo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield, Bob the Drag Queen, and Amber Riley of Glee fame.
The move comes as the city continues to grapple with reduced police staffing after the pandemic left the department with 1,400 fewer officers.
Jason Jenkins' family says Walmart and its security company should have known the man accused of stabbing him, Timothy Carter, was a threat to people in the store.
The parade – which is planned for Sunday, June 30 – will be capped at 125 entries. Last year, there were 199.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
The parade this year will highlight the role the parade has played over the years in creating visibility and advocating for change in Chicago.
Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy food, games, and entertainment - including live music and a drag story hour.
One man, church officials believe, has been ripping down Pride flags since April.
"Come on out to have some fun, and be safe and celebrated for who you are. That's first and foremost."
Many of the car owners say the city put up "no parking" signs without enough notice.
In attendance were many prominent politicians, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Around 5:43 p.m. Saturday, Gary police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the 3500 block of Massachusetts Street.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 54.
State police confirmed that the crash was fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Latrecia Marshall-Parris, 48, of Harvey, Illinois, was charged with two counts of continuing a financial crime enterprise and two counts of theft.
Chicago police said just after 12:30 a.m., the man, 22, and woman, 30, were found inside the restaurant in the 2000 block of East 95th Street with injuries.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
A witness recorded video after a single-engine plane crashed in Coles County, Illinois, on Saturday. Illinois State Police confirmed the crash was fatal, but has not said how many people died.
The collapse happened around 3 a.m. Saturday. Authorities say at least 14 people were pulled from the wreckage but at least four died.
It’s part of a potential peace deal over the war in Ukraine. The framework also establishes a ceasefire along the frontlines. A source also says the Trump administration plans to work with Europeans and Ukrainians on the missing pieces next week in London.
After talks in Oman last week were successful, there is some tempered optimism about a path forward. President Trump suggested this week that he's not eyeing imminent military strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities.
Classes were cancelled Friday, though some students returned to the campus to retrieve their belongings left behind during the shooting.
State police confirmed that the crash was fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Preliminary information indicated that a male pulled out a firearm during an argument and shot at the victims before leaving the scene.
Around 5:43 p.m. Saturday, Gary police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the 3500 block of Massachusetts Street.
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The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
