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Hello Kitty fans gather in Chicago for new cafe
Chicago is now home to the largest cafe IN THE WORLD dedicated to Hello Kitty. The iconic white cat with a red bow. Fans lined up around the block…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Far Southeast Side sees steep growth in same-sex couples
Over the last two decades, Chicago’s Far Southeast Side has seen steep growth in same-sex households.
That's according to an analysis of Census data b…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
For pride month Sun-Times Violet Miller sat down with queer authors to talk about their work
Literature provides a space for authors and readers alike to explore different worlds and perspectives.
For queer people, that space can be an importa…
3 months ago
As “The Bear” ends, its impact on real-world Chicago restaurants remains
The hit Chicago-set TV show “The Bear” returns tonight [THURS] for its final season.
HOST: LANE
3 months ago
Leopoldstadt is at Writers Theatre
The epic family drama “Leopoldstadt” was the last script penned by legendary playwright Tom Stoppard before his death in 2025.
The Broadway version of…
3 months ago
‘The new ube?’: The pandan trend hits Chicago’s bakeries, bars and restaurants
A tropical plant from Southeast Asia has taken root in Chicago.
Pandan is the new go-to ingredient for local chefs.
It adds a vibrant green color and…
3 months, 1 week ago
This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me.
Being a journalist requires conversational skills. You have to be able to talk to strangers or people who may be upset.
Chicago Sun-Times arts report…
3 months, 1 week ago
Expectant moms in Chicago are worried about the upcoming Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether birthright citizenship will continue.
That’s been the law for more than 150 years.
It’s unclear how the cou…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
CPS CEO faces Republican grilling in Washington
The head of Chicago Public Schools was thrust onto the national stage this week [wed]. The U.S. House Education Committee forced her to testify. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
A North Lawndale church’s commitment to quality and affordable housing
Securing safe and affordable housing has long been a challenge for some of Chicago’s Black residents. Since the 1980s, Lawndale Christian Communi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago