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April 9, 2024
The LGBTQ+- and POC-owned dispensary is co-owned by Art Johnston and Jose Pepe Peña of Sidetrack, cannabis equity advocate Edie Moore and entrepreneur Kevin Hauswirth.
December 28, 2023
Suzanne Johnston, Flagler County's Tax Collector since 2004 and one of its more colorful elected officials, will be stepping down in 2024.
June 27, 2023
Jose “Pepe” Pena and Art Johnston, co-owners of the popular gay bar Sidetrack Chicago, have been together for almost 50 years. “To be honest with you, of...
June 23, 2023
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña, owners of the iconic gay bar Sidetrack in Northalsted, are the subjects of a new documentary. The film follows their love story — spanning 50 years — and the history of the Sidetrack bar amid the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Chicago.
June 20, 2023
Its thanks to gay bars like Sidetrack and neighboring Closet and Roscoes Tavern for bringing Chicagos gayborhood to fruition.
June 15, 2023
Scarlet, a popular nightclub in Hawaii, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the state and county.
June 14, 2023
Your complete guide to Chicagos 50th annual Pride Parade, PrideFest, Pride in the Park. Gay/LGBT Chicago entertainment news and lifestyle guide featuring dining and nightlife directories, local voices, travel, businesses, free personals, vip event access and photos
June 14, 2023
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June 6, 2023
"Art and Pep" portrays Art Johnston and José Pepe Peña's relationship against the backdrop of Sidetrack's rise to prominence and the local movement for LGBTQ+ equality.