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FOF #1980 – Chanté You Stay

Today political junkie and gospel singer Richard Streetman joins us to talk about the latest election in North Carolina that involves openly gay American Idol contestant Clay Aiken and anti-marriage equality drag queen Mona Sinclair, under his legal name Steve Wiles.

For years Richard Streetman worked for some of Chicago top politicians including President Obama long before he hit the national stage. As a South Carolinian, Richard has a lot of unque and hilarious insights into their quirky politics.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 10

FOF #1854 – Everybody Goes to Hollywood

Recently Kristen Studard, one of Chicago’s most celebrated comedians packed up her bags one snowy winter day and relocated to sunny L.A.. And guess what? She loves it!

Today we take a look at some of the myths surrounding the larger than life entertainment mecca that is Hollywood. Is everyone on drugs there? How bad is the traffic? Why are some of these entertainers so damn self-centered?

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 4

Parklets – A Tiny But Fabulous Chunk of Nature

Everybody loves parks, but not every neighborhood has enough of them. Here’s a new Kickstarter project I think is going to catch on, say hello to parklets, tiny but fabulous chunks of nature, quickly installed […]

Posted in: News & Rumors, Trends 13 years ago 2

Lady Gaga’s Boyfriend Taylor Kinney to Star in Chicago Fire Pilot

Lady Gaga’s Boyfriend Taylor Kinney is set to play a fire fighter in Chicago Fire. read more

Posted in: Culture & Style, Television 13 years ago 0

FOF #1523 – Chicago’s Extraordinary Queer History

Since its founding, Chicago has always been a place where people come to get their groove on. Today historians Jill Austin and Jennifer Brier, co-curators of the ‘Out in Chicago’ exhibit at the Chicago History Museum join us to about “outing” historical figures, secret gay codes and how gay men cruised at the turn of the century.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast 13 years ago 2

PHOTOS: Fierce World AIDS Day Ball in Chicago

In honor of World AIDS Day and the ongoing fight to promote HIV prevention and treatment among high risk groups, the University of Chicago Medical Center held a mini-ball with the legends and stars of […]

Posted in: Health & Wellness, Image 13 years ago 0

PHOTO: Mayor Emmanuel surrounded by zombies

Chicago’s new mayor gets ready for the zombie apocalypse by checking his messages on his smartphone.

Posted in: Images 13 years ago 0

VIDEO: Playlist of Interviews from the Out in Chicago Exhibit

The Out in Chicago exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society presents a playlist of interviews of LGBt people. The groundbreaking exhibit spans diverse stories and perspectives and explores issues such as language, gender expression, formation […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism, Videos 13 years ago 0

IMAGE: Giant Marilyn Monroe Crushes Man

I have a friend whose office is right by the giant Marilyn Monroe statue downtown and he sees up her skirt all day long. -from Windy Citizan Here’s the full size tacky monstrosity-

Posted in: Divas 13 years ago 1

IMAGE: Fake Safety Instructions on Chicago’s Red Line

I wonder how many people are confused by these instructions? via

Posted in: Topics 13 years ago 0