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Viewers at the 2009 festival. Photo: Reeling website.

Reeling returns from hiatus with new name, directors; dates announced

After a year-long hiatus in 2012, Reeling, a Chicago-based LGBT film festival, announced Monday its plans to return later this year with a new name and new directors. The festival, the

Bill Clinton in February.

President Clinton urges Illinois House to pass marriage equality legislation

With a final vote on a measure that would legalize same-sex marriage expected in the few remaining days of the Illinois House’s legislative session, former President Bill Clinton called upon lawmakers Tuesday to support marriage equality, saying “Illinois has stood for the proposition that all

Daft Punk

Holy funk, Daft Punk: new album is a real game changer

Leave it to a couple respected electro artists from France to bring the smooth days of Disco back to life in 2013. We’re talking about Daft Punk, the European musical scientists who worked “Harder, Better, Faster,

Illinois Capitol. Photo: Tony Merevick.

Votes ‘are there’ for Illinois marriage equality bill, advocates say

Legal same-sex marriage could soon be a reality in Illinois. With only 11 days remaining before the Illinois House adjourns for summer, advocates pushing for marriage equality legislation say they have finally secured enough votes to pass the measure, as members of the LGBT community

Photo:  Susan Sermoneta

NYC officials condemn alleged anti-gay murder

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is among those who are expected to attend a Manhattan march on Monday in response to the murder of a gay man that police have described as a hate crime. The New York Times reported Elliot Morales allegedly

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Canby Wood Sunglasses

Shwood’s original wooden sunglasses. Since the beginning, the Canby has been Shwood’s flagship model, and for good reason. The classic wayfarer styling and refined aesthetics of the Canby lay the groundwork for an entire wooden eyewear revolution. The Canby mixes timeless style with the luxuriousness

Grand Canyon

The real presence

I spent last week hiking the south and north rims of the Grand Canyon. Oh, the Grand Canyon! The last 100 miles or so of the trip there, you’re driving through the Kaibab National Forest, which

Angelina Jolie

Ask Dr. Keith: Breast cancer and genes

Dear Doctor Keith: Angelina Jolie’s decision for double mastectomy has me very scared and confused. I have two family members who have had breast cancer. Do I also need to consider mastectomies as a women in

Biceps man flex

It’s time for the tank top – are you ready?

With Memorial Day next weekend and the consistently warm weather, it may be time to stash away your winter clothes and embrace your summer look.  It may even be nice enough to go out with

MBA man jobless

Tips for keeping a job

As a coach, I get questions all the time about finding jobs. Something I rarely get asked, though, is how to keep a job. I am amazed, even in my day-to-day life, how many people

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