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Jennifer N. Pritzker, shown in March 2017, is a Republican transwoman and retired Army lieutenant colonel. She wants to see the ban on transgender service members lifted because it "hurts the readiness, morale, discipline and unit cohesion of the military."

Members of Chicago’s trans community have ‘complicated’ reactions to Supreme Court’s revival of military ban

January 22, 2019 at 10:28 p.m.

“Semper Fidelis,” the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, translates from Latin to “always faithful” or “always loyal.” It’s emblazoned across hats, tattoos and bumper stickers across the country, symbolizing...

Melinda Gates, co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, addresses the "Rendez-Vous de Bercy" event at the economy ministry in Paris on January 22, 2019.

Melinda Gates to headline 4th annual Spring Humanities Fest

January 22, 2019 at 9:55 p.m.

On Tuesday, the Chicago Humanities Festival made a slew of announcements, naming Melinda Gates its 2019 Springfest headliner. Gates, a former Microsoft executive and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda...

Chicago debut of ‘Djembe! The Show’ announces cast and official run dates

May 31, 2019 at 9:40 p.m.

“Djembe! The Show,” which makes its U.S. debut at Chicago’s Apollo Theater, announced its official cast and run dates on Tuesday, amending the show’s previously announced schedule. Conceived by British...

Firebrand sets cast for ‘Queen of the Mist’

May 31, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

On Friday, Firebrand Theatre announced full casting for its Chicago premiere of “Queen of the Mist,” directed by Elizabeth Margolius with music direction by Charlotte Rivard-Hoster. The production will feature...

Chaya Milchtein, of "Mechanic Shop Femme," with her car Jan. 15, 2019, in Brookfield, Wis.

‘I want to be the resource that I needed’: Talking auto shop with Chaya Milchtein, the ‘Mechanic Shop Femme’

January 18, 2019 at 9:19 p.m.

Chaya Milchtein’s first memory of a car is her mom — then seven months pregnant — trying to jump-start the family’s 1995 Chevy Express. “Throughout my childhood, I always remember...

Mark Pracht stars as the lead fighter "Mountain" McClintock

The Artistic Home’s ‘Requiem for a Heavyweight’ is cast

May 31, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

On Friday, full casting was announced for the Artistic Home’s February production of “Requiem for a Heavyweight,” a drama about a punch-drunk fighter long past his prime. Ensemble member and...

Hell in a Handbag casts ‘Poseidon!’ revival

May 31, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

On Friday, Hell in a Handbag Productions announced casting for its revival of “Poseidon! An Upside Down Musical,” a parody of classic 1972 film, The Poseidon Adventure. The production will...

Strawdog announces major leadership changes

May 31, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

On Wednesday, Strawdog Theatre Company announced the appointment of Leda Hoffmann as the company’s new artistic director and Charlotte Thomas as its new managing director. Hoffmann succeeds the “Artistic Vision...

Drury Lane casts Rebecca Hurd as Sophie in ‘Mamma Mia!’

May 31, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

On Friday, Drury Lane Theatre announced casting for its production of “Mamma Mia!” The show will be directed by artistic director William Osetek and choreographed by Jane Lanier with music...

Theatre at the Center casts ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

May 31, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

Theatre at the Center has announced casting for its production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” under the direction of Daryl Brooks. The show will star Zack Sorrow as Elvis Presley, Michael...

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