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@boystown.bsky.social

The main LGBTQ neighborhood in Chicago and the Midwest. We’re on Twitter as x.com/BoystownTweets and on FB.com/BoystownChicago

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a witch is screaming with her mouth open in a room . ALT: a witch is screaming with her mouth open in a room .

Recipe: next caramelize the onions, it should take 6-8 minutes

Me:

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Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

08.10.2025 15:42 — 👍 16240    🔁 4021    💬 666    📌 223
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Just openly cheering the destruction of any representation of gay people in public space. They think their power is totally unrestricted, and the entire country will support them rolling back society to the 1950s, or maybe the 1850s

08.10.2025 15:40 — 👍 2515    🔁 592    💬 159    📌 87

It’s time to lock in, Prayer Warriors!

08.10.2025 01:59 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

So why do these fucks still get paid?

07.10.2025 17:11 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I’m sorry I haven’t responded to your message/dm/post/email/carrier pigeon. I barely want to acknowledge my own existence, much less yours 🫥

08.10.2025 01:02 — 👍 61    🔁 3    💬 7    📌 0

Zach Bryan they could never make me hate you.

Go stream his discography if you want to hear this generations Bruce Springsteen

07.10.2025 17:14 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

07.10.2025 20:26 — 👍 12567    🔁 3503    💬 415    📌 239
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CTA's potential bus, rail service cuts pushed to last half of 2026 CTA, Metra and Pace have shrunken an expected $770 million budget shortfall next year to $202 million, agency bosses said at a special meeting called by the Regional Transit Authority.

"Up to 39 bus routes and one entire L line could be eliminated, she said, without saying which one. Overnight service could be eliminated, with bus and rail service ending at 10 p.m., she said. The frequency of buses could be reduced."
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...

07.10.2025 13:50 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Drag-themed puppet musical 'Avenue D' to raise funds for Gerber/Hart Follow a group of ingenues as they move to a new city and stumble upon a part of town they never knew existed - Avenue D! This showtune-heavy, puppet-lite, adults-only adventure takes you on a hilario...

Did anyone order a raunchy drag puppet-themed musical at Rhapsody Theater to benefit Gerber/Hart LGBTQ Library? #AvenueD only on Oct. 17 and 18

#lgbtqchicago #boystown #rogerspark

08.10.2025 01:53 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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New hotel development gets green light for Northalsted An old building in what used to be called Boystown will be torn down for a brand new queer-themed hotel development.

A new queer-themed hotel development has gotten the okay for the @northalsted.bsky.social neighborhood still popularly called #Boystown

08.10.2025 01:23 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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LGBTQ migrants left vulnerable as Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago LGBTQ immigrants in Chicago feel vulnerable as President Donald Trump federalizes Illinois National Guard troops. They fear being deported to countries with horrible human rights records against LGBTQ...

It's official. Trump is sending the troops. LGBTQ migrants left vulnerable as #NationalGuard is federalized to help #ICEraids

@gopride.com shares tips from @aclu.org

05.10.2025 03:28 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Statement on the activation of Illinois National Guard troops by President — Edgewater Presbyterian Church The order by President Donald Trump to deploy 300 Illinois National Guard troops to patrol Chicago in support of ongoing ICE raids marks a dangerous and shameful chapter in our nation’s story.

BREAKING // President has federalized 300 National Guard troops to support ICE raids in Chicago

05.10.2025 02:38 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Haunted Halsted: Chicago's LGBTQ Halloween spectacle returns to Northalsted Named a Top 10 Halloween parade in America, Northalsted will play host to its annual Haunted Halsted. It will feature costumes, music, and cash prizes, among other things.

It’s time for the @northalsted.bsky.social #HauntedHalsted Halloween parade

@gopride.com has the deets

05.10.2025 01:33 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Chicago's bisexual community gathers for gala, murder; Ed Negron Award presented There was a murder at the Bisexual Queer Alliance Chicago (BQAC) as part of its annual Center on Halsted gala. Also on hand was Bobby Loves and Stonewall Sports Chicago for honors.

Congratulations @bqachicago.bsky.social on your successful gala. Here’s a story from @gopride.com

#bisexual #bipride @centeronhalsted.bsky.social

05.10.2025 01:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“No more pumpk….” *screech*

29.09.2025 22:46 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Big ears 🙂‍↕️

29.09.2025 16:26 — 👍 85    🔁 4    💬 7    📌 1

Please, sir, those are my prescription subtitles, I need them to stop me from looking at my phone the entire time

29.09.2025 23:02 — 👍 206    🔁 9    💬 9    📌 1
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Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."

29.09.2025 20:28 — 👍 33628    🔁 11019    💬 553    📌 509
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the party last night had a giant inflatable bear on all fours

29.09.2025 19:58 — 👍 37    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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As the LGBTQ youth population doubles, number of bills targeting them triples | Arkansas Advocate Even as the number of youths who identify as LGBTQ rises, so has the number of state-level bills seeking to curtail their rights, a new analysis finds. The number of bills aimed at rolling back or pro...

LGBT people are under attack, both from the administration and its cultish fans.

arkansasadvocate.com/2025/09/29/a...

29.09.2025 21:17 — 👍 30    🔁 17    💬 1    📌 1

they should make DoxyPEP as a suppository

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My LA&M haul from the sale. Implement and bondage gloves for the hubby and dolls with boners for me. 🤣😅

27.09.2025 13:24 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Everyone should announce this status before coming to the neighborhood to walk around

27.09.2025 19:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Closed Starbucks locations in Chicago

27.09.2025 16:30 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

eating an impossible burger rn. here’s hoping it’ll feminize me faster

27.09.2025 18:11 — 👍 28    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0
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'Rocky Horror' is 50! We propose a toast. (You know what to do) Rocky Horror aficionados used to attend screenings of the film over and over to take notes on the details. Accurately mirroring every line and dance move has gotten easier over time.

Rocky Horror aficionados used to attend screenings of the film over and over to take notes on the details. Accurately mirroring every line and dance move has gotten easier over time.

27.09.2025 17:41 — 👍 531    🔁 81    💬 14    📌 19
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No dice… best I can do is pull your head closer

27.09.2025 03:10 — 👍 197    🔁 10    💬 14    📌 1
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It doesn’t get prettier

27.09.2025 19:23 — 👍 29    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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