The Chicago Tempest professional women’s rugby team begins its inaugural season on Sunday, March 23 in Evanston. The Tempest will face the Twin Cities Gemini at 1 p.m. at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, a 5,000-seat field that’s currently home to Northwestern University’s football team. General admission tickets start at $25. In announcing the […]
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Pritzker Emerging as One of Trump’s Most Vocal Democratic Critics
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made a “special announcement” on Friday: Illinois is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois” and annexing Green Bay, Wisconsin, “to protect itself against” the Green Bay Packers. The video shared by his campaign “was intended to inject some humor at a moment when I think people don’t find much […]
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Photos: Phantogram Celebrates Love at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago
For Chicago music lovers looking for something unforgettable to do this Valentine’s Day, there was really only one choice as one of the best duos in the business were in town. The Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom was the setting as Phantogram took the stage to a room full of fans on Feb. 14. The group […]
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Valentine Viewing: 10 Rom-Com Options To Stream
Maybe you love Valentine’s Day, rom-coms or just need to feel something positive. (Hate-watching is also allowed.) Either way, we’ve compiled a list of movies to stream this Galentines/Valentines weekend and beyond. Never forget: We love you!
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The 19th Explains: Can Trump Eliminate the Department of Education?
This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. Meet Nadra and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to fulfill a campaign promise aimed at sweeping changes for public schools: closing the Department of Education. An executive order from the White House outlining this […]
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Pritzker Signs Karina’s Law Aimed at Improving Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed Karina’s Law, a measure intended to improve protections for victims of domestic violence by requiring law enforcement to confiscate firearms from anyone whose Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card has been revoked due to a restraining order. The law is named for Karina Gonzalez, a Chicago woman who was […]
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Photos: Lauren Mayberry Shares Sad Songs from Her Stellar Solo Album at Thalia Hall in Chicago
“They’re all a bit sad,” said Lauren Mayberry, with a laugh, of her songs before performing “Anywhere But Dancing,” in Chicago on Feb. 5. “I’m still Scottish at the end of the day. We lead with laughter, but inside – sad, sad, sad. Tears of a clown, guys, tears of a clown.” The juxtaposition of […]
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Time to Ban Anti-DEI Folks from Enjoying ‘DEI’ Contributions
In his January 23 address to the World Economic Forum, the 47th president claimed that the United States was returning to a “merit-based” country. I couldn’t help but wonder exactly when this country was merit-based. Was it when Black people couldn’t buy houses in certain areas due to redlining and restrictive covenants? Or maybe when […]
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Rewatch Oscar’s Best Pic Winners on Amazon Prime, Hulu & Max
The stakes seem super high during awards season. But a month after the Oscar ceremony goes on, few can recall who actually won. So, here’s a refresher on the Best Picture victors from 2024, ’23, ’22, and ’21. Oppenheimer (2023) received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best […]
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Running & Delicious List of Women-Owned Restaurants in Chicago
Who loves you, feminist foodies? We do! Enjoy this running and delish list of women-owned restaurants and bakeries in Chicago and women-powered kitchens in the Chicago area. Got a women-owned favorite that we missed? Let us know! 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar Owner: Racquel Fields Cuisine: Caribbean Neighborhood: Hyde Park Alpana Owner: Alpana Singh […]