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Navratilova diagnosed with two types of cancer

Navratilova diagnosed with two types of cancer

Out lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed on Jan. 2 that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer, ESPN reported. In a statement released by her rep, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion ...
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Letter to the Editor: Pope Benedict XVI passes away

The Rainbow Sash Movement mourns the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Dec. 31 in the Vatican. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, known most recently as the pontiff who renounced the papacy—but who was situated squarely ...
AFC's World of Chocolate on Feb. 17

AFC's World of Chocolate on Feb. 17

After a nearly three-year hiatus, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) will host the return of its famed World of Chocolate fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 17, at Union Station, 225 S. Canal St. This event features a menu ...
The First Homosexuals extended at Wrightwood 659 by popular demand

The First Homosexuals extended at Wrightwood 659 by popular demand

-- From a press release

(CHICAGO, IL — Dec. 1, 2022) It was announced today that the crowd-pleasing pair of exhibitions currently selling out at Wrightwood 659 will extend into the new year, now closing Saturday, January 28, 2023. The two ...
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VIEWPOINT It's The End...again and again and again ...

Jesus thought the end of the world would occur during his lifetime.* As Jesus hanged dying on the cross, he had to deal with the fact that the world had not ended. Paul thought he understood ...
WORLD Conversion therapy, Indian school, trans boxers, anti-LGBTQ+ move

WORLD Conversion therapy, Indian school, trans boxers, anti-LGBTQ+ move

South Florida Gay News noted that efforts to ban so-called conversion therapy gained a lot of traction around the world in 2022. For example, Canada and France introduced LGBTQ+-inclusive bills to ban conversion therapy for minors ...
NATIONAL Indiana's 'Don't Say Gay,' drag show, Citi, new LGBTQ+ terms

NATIONAL Indiana's 'Don't Say Gay,' drag show, Citi, new LGBTQ+ terms

GOP lawmakers in Indiana have said that a proposal to restrict discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools—modeled after Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill—will be drafted in the new year, according to INTO. The ...
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Dignity USA: LGBTQ+ Catholics recall Pope Benedict XVI's reign as causing LGBTQ+s tremendous damage

-- From a press release

Dec. 31, 2022. The passing of former Pope Benedict XVI "marks what is, hopefully, the end of a long, painful era for LGBTQIA+ Catholics, our families, and the entire church," said Marianne Duddy-Burke, Executive Director of ...
LGBTQ+ police officer remembered as 'wonder woman'

LGBTQ+ police officer remembered as 'wonder woman'

On Dec. 29, the friends and loved ones of LGBTQ+ Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic gathered at the Comfort Inn in Bourbonnais to mark the one-year anniversary of her passing, ABC 7 Chicago reported. The hotel ...

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Entertainment

Billy Masters: It wasn't Jim Parsons' soul Kirk Cameron stirred up...and all the dish

"Look, the best guess I could probably give you is that I did think Kirk Cameron was awfully cute when I watched Growing Pains. So maybe things arose then." —Jim Parsons' response to Andy Cohen's question of
...
SHOWBIZ Best in theater, TV, film and music; Obama's favorites; 'Glass Onion'

SHOWBIZ Best in theater, TV, film and music; Obama's favorites; 'Glass Onion'

Deadline's Broadway critic revealed his picks for the best of 2022. Leopoldstadt topped his list, but other productions included Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Into the Woods, Hangmen, Ain't No Mo', A Strange Loop, Topdog/Underdog, ...

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Cavaliers' Mitchell scores 71 points as Bulls fall again

Cavaliers' Mitchell scores 71 points as Bulls fall again

The Chicago Bulls might not want to see the Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell anytime soon. In Ohio, Mitchell set a team record with 71 points—the most by an NBA player in 17 years—and the Cavaliers (24-14) rallied from ...
Bears, Blackhawks and NU all lose

Bears, Blackhawks and NU all lose

The Chicago Bears entered the new year with the same old problems. Lack of offense and defense again plagued Chicago (3-13) as the team lost to the host Detroit Lions (8-8) 41-10 on Jan. 1. The ...
Blackhawks lose; NU edges Brown; DePaul wins

Blackhawks lose; NU edges Brown; DePaul wins

On Dec. 29, the Chicago Blackhawks (8-22-4) lost at the St. Louis Blues (17-16-3) 3-1. In the first period, the Blues struck first in the game, but the Blackhawks battled back with a power play goal ...
Bulls defeat Bucks

Bulls defeat Bucks

The Chicago Bulls (15-19) came through against a team with a winning record, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks (22-12) 119-113 at the United Center on Dec. 28. DeMar DeRozan recorded a double-double with 42 points and 10 ...




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