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Author Archives: Jack Ladd

Posted inBlogs

Andersonville Restaurant Week, Ballet de Lorraine, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Jack Ladd February 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Black Eye No 3, #BringHer, and more happenings from February 17-19.

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The Planned Parenthood of Illinois bake sale sold out online before sales were even scheduled to begin

by Jack Ladd February 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Thirteen Chicago restaurants have sold more than $37,000 worth of cookies to benefit women’s health care.

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The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers, Strip Joker, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Jack Ladd February 10, 2017August 18, 2021

Merce Cunningham, Love Dose, and more happenings from February 10-12.

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Amy Whitaker wants her patients to know that Planned Parenthood is here to stay

by Jack Ladd February 6, 2017August 18, 2021

The medical director of Planned Parenthood of Illinois says the healthcare provider will stick with its mission, regardless of what the new president and Congressional Republicans do.

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Crafty preparations for the women’s march

by Aimee Levitt and Jack Ladd January 19, 2017August 18, 2021

Tomorrow, the women (and male allies) of America march on Washington and more than 200 other cities, including here in Chicago, where nearly 50,000 people are expected to rally in Grant Park and then walk en masse to Federal Plaza. But even before the marches, people are gathering to prepare, to make hats and buttons […]

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Feminist Happy Hour, “Off the Wall,” and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Jack Ladd January 16, 2017August 18, 2021

Ice Cream Beer Social, Kim Kong: Comedy Monster, and more happenings from January 16-19.

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Things to do in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day

by Jack Ladd November 23, 2016August 18, 2021

Why not get out in the city and enjoy Thanksgiving for a change?

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Dining With Goose, Death, Sex & Money, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Jack Ladd November 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Feminist Happy Hour, Sauced Market, and more happenings from November 14-17.

Posted inBlogs

An election-night event for those who couldn’t vote

by Jack Ladd November 9, 2016August 18, 2021

Aram Han Sifuentes’s Unofficial Official Voting Station made space Tuesday for immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, and others who couldn’t cast ballots.

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Election Party on Mars, ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Jack Ladd November 7, 2016August 18, 2021

Election Eve Bash, SlutTalk, and more happenings from November 7-10.

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Logan Square Food Truck Social, Grace Bonney, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Jack Ladd October 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Grateful Dead Brunch, Open house Chicago, and other happenings from October 14-16.

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DS Tequila, In These Times, and more places to watch Sunday’s presidential debate

by Jack Ladd October 7, 2016August 18, 2021

Watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s second official debate at these Chicago venues.

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