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There Are Tons Of Awesome Pride Events This Weekend — Here's Our Favorites

Here are some of the events that are sure to be a highlight of Pride Parade weekend.

Pride Parade Still Set To Start At Noon, Despite Change On Application

The parade will have fewer entrants and should be shorter than last year's.

#BlackOutPride Protesters Halt Parade, Get Detained by Police

The protesters sought to call attention to the challenges of LGBTQ people of color.

Free LGBT Self-Defense Workshop Offered During Pride

The 90-minute session on June 14 will focus on hate speech, body language and basic techniques.

Pride Parade Going Dry? Cops Want to Limit Entrances, Check Bags for Booze

Lakeview's top cop said there was yet again rampant public drinking at this year's Pride parade.

More Than 1 Million Celebrate Gay Pride: 'It Can Only Get Better'

"Change is here," after the Supreme Court struck down the DOMA, paradegoers said.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA: Chicago Pride To Be More 'Meaningful'

"For the generation that participated in Pride, it might feel like your voice is finally heard," one man

Pride Parade 2013: Street Closures, CTA Reroutes, Zero Tolerance

It's the first Pride for Lakeview's police commander, who has touted zero tolerance for public drinking.

Gay Former NFL Player Wade Davis to Lead Pride Parade

Davis, who is now an LGBT activist, named grand marshal for the June 30 event.

Gay Pride Festival Splits Up, Spans Two Weekends

The Pride Fest will be a weekend earlier than the Pride Parade this year, organizers said.

Report: Circuit Night Club Closed Over Owner Dispute

Popular Boystown nightclub at 3641 N. Halsted St. closed Friday, until further notice.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.