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How to Find and Support Local Businesses: A Complete Guide
For every dollar spent at a local independent business, nearly half – a remarkable 48% – recirculates directly into the local economy.
Pride Parades Unite LGBTQ+ Community Despite Rising Threats
In San Francisco, five arrests were made at the annual Trans March on Friday for alleged vandalism, assault, or obstruction, according to KQED .
Candyland Prom returns, celebrating Chicago's LGBTQ+ youth
Prom King Macario Meza, Prom Queer Moon, and Prom Queen Iselle Jiménez were honored in Little Village, Chicago, as the 'Candyland' themed prom celebrated LGBTQ+ youth in 2026.
Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence
Chicago is buzzing with a bold new proposal!
Marian R. Byrnes Park Reopens with New Features for Birding Enthusiasts
On June 13, 2026, Chicago's Far South Side will unveil a transformed Marian R. Byrnes Park.
Wrigleyville neighbors accept Mumford & Sons concert
A Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field blasted past its 11 p.
Old Gold Launches New Queer Community Events for Over-30s
On July 12, Old Gold will launch a new event series at Guild Row.
North Side Queer Pride Launches New Rogers Park Celebration Series
After a community survey explicitly requested free events, all North Side Queer Pride (NSQP) celebrations in Rogers Park from June 26-28 will be entirely free to attend, according to...
Beverly PFLAG chapter strengthens Pride events after vandalism
In June 2024, a Pride banner at Beverly Unitarian Church was torn down and burned, a stark act of vandalism just as the community prepared for its fourth annual South Side Family Pride festival.
South Side Peace Takeover Offers Alternative to Teen Trends
On May 25, Chicago Police closed DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 57th Street after approximately 1,000 people gathered in Hyde Park.
Save A Lot operator death threatens Chicago food access
On April 10, the sudden death of Yellow Banana CEO Joseph Canfield triggered a default in the company's $13.
South Side chef killed in mass shooting, community mourns
A 23-year-old woman was shot in the head and remains in critical condition after a mass shooting on Chicago's South Side early Friday.
Top 5 Places Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup Events
In Lewes, Delaware, an 18-foot video wall is already planned for a single USA vs.
Exclusion fuels Chicago queer hockey growth and visibility
More than one hundred new members joined Chicago Pride Hockey this year, doubling its typical Pride month growth, even as national hockey bodies moved to exclude trans athletes.
Chicago YMCAs offer free summer memberships to teens
This summer, 5,000 teens in the North region alone will gain free access to YMCA facilities, part of a growing trend of local YMCAs offering no-cost memberships.
Edgewater Street Renamed for LGBTQ+ Activist Lori Cannon
On what would have been her 75th birthday, over 200 people gathered in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood to witness the renaming of a major block of North Broadway to "Honorable Lori Cannon Way.
30+ New Local Businesses Opening in Newark
In Newark, Audible's Business Attraction Program has poured $4.
Avondale Association Petitions for New Public Library Branch
In less than a week, a petition launched by the Avondale Neighborhood Association has already collected over 800 signatures, signaling a powerful community push for a new public library branch.