Eyes and ears may be fixed squarely on the bigger-than-ever Lollapalooza this weekend, but if you’re taking a pass on the enormous crowds and steep ticket prices, Northalsted Market Days offer a fun (and far more wallet-friendly) alternative for music, food and summer festival people-watching. more ›

Despite on and off showers, yesterday's Gay Pride Parade was, as always, a big draw. These are some of our favorite pictures from the event, and they're all SFW. more ›

This year Gay Pride Month in Chicago, a.k.a. June, kicks off with a brand new documentary premiering tonight on WTTW. Out & Proud in Chicago highlights almost 150 years of the city’s LGBT history – from the Civil War era through present day. The documentary serves to illuminate the path to liberation for Chicago’s LBGT community, coupling historical milestones with personal vignettes and individual reflection. From the WTTW pressroom: more ›