As we mark our Lucky 13th birthday, meet the incomparable writers and editors (aka Rebelles) who bring you Rebellious Magazine for Women — and hear why they’re here to stay. “I love Rebellious Magazine so much. Not only because I get to work with a team of brilliant, insightful, compassionate, supportive, and creative women, but, […]
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Trump Administration Ends Reimbursements for Illinois Food Programs
SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration has stopped reimbursing Illinois for a program designed to help farmers and supply fresh food to Illinois food banks. The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced last week that changes to federal funding mean Illinois is missing reimbursements for costs for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, or LFPA, and can […]
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5 Things to Do for International Women’s Day in Chicago
Happy International Women’s Day and Rebellious Magazine for Women’s Birthday! We’re so glad you’re here. International Women’s Day has been celebrated since the early 1900s as women demanded shorter working hours, better pay and voting rights. Sound familiar? “International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, honors the achievements of women across all aspects […]
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Photos: Regina Spektor Concludes the Songs (And Other Songs) Tour in Chicago
On March 4, Regina Spektor performed a sold-out show at Thalia Hall in Chicago. The performance not only marked the end of a three-night run at the historic venue, but it also served as the finale of the extremely popular Songs (And Other Songs) Tour. As the tour title suggests, Spektor’s second album Songs, which […]
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Q&A: Polish Production Designer Anna Buksowicz Shines as Oscar’s Gold Rising Talent
Cinephiles may not always be happy about which films do and don’t get Oscars but everyone can agree the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ Gold Rising Talent Development Program is a real winner. One of the skilled recipients admitted into the eight-week educational and networking experience is Anna Buksowicz, an emerging production designer […]
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Amid Increasing Domestic Violence, Illinois Struggles to Review Fatalities
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In 2021, the number of people in Illinois killed from acts of domestic violence was growing at an alarming pace, and state legislators acted with a sense of urgency. In a near-unanimous […]
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Must-See Chicago Concerts and Comedy Shows in March
Chicagoans have a lot to look forward to when it comes to live entertainment this March. From the Queen of R&B to a “Champion” singer-songwriter, the options for concerts and comedy shows this month are nothing short of amazing. Mary J. Blige – United Center March 14 You’ve seen her perform at the Super Bowl […]
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Happy Women’s History & Rebellious Magazine Birthday Month!
Welp, March 2025, no pressure, but we’re looking to you to save us. Save us from the erasure of our history, our safety and our human rights by reminding us of how Rebellious, strong and unstoppable we truly are. Rebellious Magazine is counting on you, March, to successfully launch our most ambitious solo fundraising effort to […]
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Chicago Releases its Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-based Initiatives
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Chicago Public Schools unveiled a five-year plan Thursday to improve the outcomes of the district’s Black students — at a time of unprecedented backlash against efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. The release of the Black Student Success […]
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‘Thelma’ Is Left In The Dust As Patriarchal Praise Fuels ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Conclave’ & ‘Emilia Pérez’ In Bumpy Oscar Race
It’s been a long awards season with more twists and turns on social media than in Oscar-nominated thrillers. Throughout this year’s race, Best Picture frontrunners have flipped from Emilia Pérez to The Brutalist to Conclave to Anora as the Academy switches gears to agree on a meritorious movie that shines a light on the disenfranchised. […]