Samantha Abernethy

Flyer for the Heartland Shelter "Walk of Love" on July 18 The Heartland Animal Shelter, a nonprofit, no-kill adoption service in Northbrook, has seen a surge in the number of abandoned pets over the last year, since owners are struggling to support them. According to The Northbrook Star: Rodriguez's... continue reading on Chicagoist

The Ambiance Hotel website promises "Passion and Privacy." A new "couples only" hotel may be coming to Midlothian, and residents say the hotel does not belong in a residential area and fear the hotel could bring prostitution to the area. One resident told the Sun-Times, "We're all for business... continue reading on Chicagoist

After an exceptionally violent weekend, some people are wondering if violence may have been worse than the city wants us to think. The anonymous police watchdog blog, Second City Cop, compiled their stories from the field at Taste and noted that the fireworks may have started half an hour early... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by earlavenue The 40th annual Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade kicks off at noon on Sunday, June 28, starting north down Halsted from Belmont. A map of the full parade route is below. The party starts today, though, so check out the rest of the festivities! Also, feel... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by chloeloe. Actress Alexandra Billings will be the first transgender parade marshal to lead at Sunday's Pride Parade. This year barricades will line the parade route to limit interaction between spectators and participants. For the first time ever, a Chicago public school will participate in the parade. Parents... continue reading on Chicagoist