Category Archives: Lifestyle
Bloomberg administers gay marriage; hundreds exchange vows
Text and photos by Ted Regencia Published July 24, 2011 NEW YORK — In a move that is likely to have far-reaching socio-political implications across the United States, the country’s most populous city of New York welcomed on Sunday hundreds … Continue reading
Vandals hit 42nd Chicago Gay Pride parade
Xinhua English June 26, 2011 By Ted Regencia CHICAGO – Hundreds of thousands of people went on to celebrate significant progress in the gay rights movement at Chicago’s 42nd Gay Pride parade on Sunday, despite vandals’ slashing tires of at least … Continue reading
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Same-sex civil unions now in effect in Illinois
AOL-Patch.com June 01, 2011 By Ted Regencia (Photo Credit: Carla Shaw) SKOKIE, Ill — Carla Shaw and Karen Behen have been together for 19 years. The couple have known each other since childhood. But it was not until years later that … Continue reading
Largest U.S. film studio outside Hollywood opens in Chicago
Xinhua English May 11, 2011 Text and photo by Ted Regencia CHICAGO, May 10 (Xinhua) — What do “Batman: The Dark Night,” and the upcoming movies “Transformers 3″ and “Superman: Man of Steel” have in common? They all have Chicago … Continue reading
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Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2011
March 12, 2011 Text and photos by Ted Regencia CHICAGO — In a day full of pageantry and traditions, Chicago’s influential Irish-American community honored on Saturday, March 12, its heritage and Catholic roots with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade … Continue reading
NU professor apologizes over sex education controversy
March 05, 2011 Text and photos by Ted Regencia EVANSTON, Ill — A long-time psychology at Chicago’s Northwestern University has issued an apology for allowing an after-school live sex demonstration, as part of his Human Sexuality class, expressing “regret” over the … Continue reading
‘Schoolhouse Rock’ gets young feet moving
Patch.com Jan. 19, 2011 Text and photos by Ted Regencia SKOKIE, Ill — There’s more to a child’s life than sitting 0n a couch and playing Nintendo. As a former schoolteacher, Jennie Meyer gives her seal of approval to the … Continue reading
Skokie officials praise cultural diversity festival
Patch.com Jan. 15, 2011 Text and photo by Ted Regencia SKOKIE, Ill — Underscoring the need to strengthen literacy and cultural understanding , Skokie first lady Susan Van Dusen joined community leaders Tuesday in launching the second Coming Together in … Continue reading
Recession not scaring away Halloween bargain hunters
Patch.com Nov. 01, 2010 Text and photos by Ted Regencia SKOKIE, Ill — It’s late afternoon on Friday and the Magical Mystery Tour is buzzing with activities, as shoppers crowd the Morton Grove costume shop looking for good deals for … Continue reading
Pinay from Chicago going to Aussie with Oprah
Balitang America TV September 30, 2010 By Ted Regencia CHICAGO — After twenty five years, Oprah is leaving her show in Chicago. Last Sept. 13, she kicked off her farewell season with an announcement heard around the world. She told … Continue reading
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