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City Life

‘Existing without question’

by Alex Anteau November 1, 2022November 28, 2022

“In roller derby they don’t care if you’re gay or trans or whatever—they just accept you.”

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Agenda

Pillars market, Mohawk Johnson, comic book theater, and more

by Micco Caporale, Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

From 3-8:30 PM, the Trans Chicago Empowerment Center (2753 W. Division) is hosting a Halloween edition of Pillars, its marketplace for trans BIPOC vendors. Along with tarot readings, poetry books, and handmade wares for sale, there will also be free gender-affirming nail services for trans individuals. Yecy, a local Latinx nail artist, will be providing […]

Sports

On the south side, a quest to keep Black baseball alive

by Matthew Ritchie July 21, 2022July 23, 2022

As the game’s popularity declines nationwide, the Morgan Park Mustangs are a beacon for the future of the sport

Sports

Bring Brittney home

by Maya Goldberg-Safir July 21, 2022July 28, 2022

Brittney Griner, imprisoned in Russia, was honored at the All-Star Weekend.

News & Politics

Let them play

by Adam M. Rhodes March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

A bill to prevent trans children from sports teams that align with their gender identities stalled in the state assembly last year, but advocates warn the threat still looms large.

Music

Beach Bunny jump straight to the championship round

by Jack Riedy February 11, 2020August 18, 2021

Lili Trifilio and her indie-punk band have climbed from Chicago’s DIY scene to stages most musicians never reach, and their first studio album, Honeymoon, comes out just this week.