Ross Forman

2 weeks ago | chicago.gopride.com | Ross Forman

DJ Jesus Montanez returns to Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood on Saturday, April 19, bringing “a lot of unrealized music, starting with classic house, then gradually increasing the intensity with some cha-cha beats,” he said. Montanez was last in Chicago for New Year’s Eve at Eve, which he tagged as, “one for the books.”“I'm really excited to be back in Chicago; it's always great to play my residency at Hydrate Nightclub,” Montanez said.

2 weeks ago | chicago.gopride.com | Ross Forman

In 2004, David Kimlin took a trip to Las Vegas with his mom and younger brother to celebrate his 21st birthday. During that trip, Kimlin collected more than 200 of the infamous Escort Cards from the Las Vegas Strip. For the next 19 years, Kimlin created a simple matching card game that he played with friends when they were bored from playing other card and board games, and yes, the impromptu card game featured the Escort Cards.

1 month ago | chicago.gopride.com | Ross Forman

DJ Dan Slater makes his first appearance in 2025 at Hydrate Nightclub in Chicago on Saturday, March 22, bringing his popular beats and sculpted physique. “Returning to Chicago feels like a homecoming … the energy of the city, especially during events like Market Days, is unparalleled. I have so many memories tied to this city, and I always look forward to reconnecting with friends and the incredible crowd here,” Slater said.

1 month ago | ahai.org | Ross Forman

After playing his freshman and sophomore seasons for the Fenwick High School varsity hockey team, Owen Fask jumped to the Chicago Fury and now sits on the club’s U18 roster. “Fenwick was a lot of fun to play with my brother and my friends, but I also was glad to get the opportunity to play at a higher level to further improve my development,” Fask said. Hockey’s next level – the NAHL – is again calling Fask.

2 months ago | chicago.gopride.com | Ross Forman

Bill Gubrud – the Chicago-based sports fan who brought the idea of “Out at Wrigley” to the Cubs in 2001, leading to a worldwide trend of Pride Night at countless pro sports games – will be among the class of 2025 inductees into the rebranded LGBTQ Sports Hall Of Fame, the same hall of fame he launched in Chicago in 2013.