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A vibrant outdoor stage production of 'Brokeback Mountain' in Chicago during Pride Month, with a cheering crowd and rainbow flags.
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Chicago's Pride Month Features 'Brokeback Mountain' Stage Show

In Chicago, the stage adaptation of 'Brokeback Mountain,' featuring openly gay actors and a queer playwright, anchors a vibrant Pride Month theater scene.

Caitlin O'Malley·June 6, 2026
Diverse group of people holding hands in front of a community center, symbolizing support for Chicago's LGBTQ+ community.
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Chicago LGBTQ+ groups seek ongoing support for services

Howard Brown Health alone provides affirming health and wellness care to over 40,000 people annually, offering services from primary care to youth support across Chicago's LGBTQ+ communities, accordin

Caitlin O'Malley·June 5, 2026
Thousands of diverse festival-goers dancing energetically under colorful stage lights at the Forever Mine Fest in Chicago's Union Park.
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Forever Mine Fest 2026 brings Kaytranada, Monica to Chicago

Nearly 20,000 attendees flocked to Chicago's Union Park over Memorial Day weekend for the inaugural Forever Mine Festival, transforming it into a vibrant celebration of Y2K R&B and house music, accord

Caitlin O'Malley·May 25, 2026
A cinematic view of the Field Museum's 'Pokémon Fossil Museum' exhibit, showcasing a blend of holographic Pokémon fossils and real dinosaur skeletons with amazed visitors.
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Chicago Field Museum Exhibits Pokemon Fossil Museum

Chicago's Field Museum website buckled under a surge of ticket bookings in March, all for the upcoming 'Pokémon Fossil Museum' exhibit.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 22, 2026
Crowds enjoying live music and festive atmosphere in Chicago's Grant Park during Memorial Day weekend with the city skyline visible.
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Chicago offers diverse weekend events from music to family fun

This Memorial Day weekend, Chicago's urban core transforms into an unprecedented festival hub.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 21, 2026
Motorized, LED-lit paddleboards glowing brightly as they cruise along the water at Ping Tom Memorial Park, with the Chicago skyline visible in the background.
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Neon Paddle brightens Chinatown's Ping Tom Park with illuminated tours

Last year, 500 customers experienced Chicago's skyline from motorized, LED-lit paddleboards, making Neon Paddle a global rarity and a local hit.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 20, 2026