Comedian Ricky Sim Discusses His Journey, Upcoming Chicago Show

Comedian Ricky Sim discusses his journey, upcoming Chicago show

CHICAGO - He's tackled grief, identity and coming out - all through comedy. After rave reviews in New York in London, queer Asian comedian Ricky Sim brings his one-man show "Coming out to Dead People" to Chicago's Annoyance Theatre. Ricky himself joined WGN Weekend Morning News to share his story and talk about the show. The show at Annoyance Theatre is Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Click here for tickets.

‘We’re here, we’re queer’ – Smaller communities in Indiana have Pride, too

Pride celebrations in urban communities attract thousands. Although the crowds are smaller, LGBTQ+ Hoosiers in rural parts of the state are also celebrating. That’s despite limited funding and, in some cases, threats.

'Fabulous energy' at Northfield's 5th Pride in the Park

It can be hard to be yourself in rural America, said Rocky Casillas Aguirre, a local artist in the LGBTQ+ community.