The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q:  Next month, I’m having a private wedding at my home and I only wish to have my closest friends and family.  But I have a problem.  I cannot stand my best friend’s boyfriend, because he has hit on me several times behind her back, and she can’t go […]

Story Of The Week The Advice by Sierra Silverspoon Laila was tense and nervous.  It was her first time in a fancy restaurant and she was thrilled to be with Tom, who was the boss’ handsome son.  As she sat there, she mused over the events of the day. She knew her co-workers were just […]

Single Scenarios What Lovers Love To Hear… Quote Of The Week:  “A woman and the pressure of her needs can turn the most romantic guy with sincere intentions into a disinterested party.  I am not a player, who moves from woman to woman for the thrill of the hour. When I leave one woman for […]

The Dating Chronicles Entrapment Jill closed the door quietly and leaned her back against it.  What she had feared most, had finally happened.  Steven had come to say goodbye and had left without looking back at her. Though they had dated a long time, she had never felt the intensity of romance that she so […]

Single Sketches Revelations Brie: “From now on, I will go after what I want and stop waiting on my prince to ride up and swish me away.  If I see a guy I like, I will do the choosing. Women must become more aggressive in the match game.” Stephanie: “If I can’t capture a man’s […]

In Pursuit Of A Prince? Prepare For The “Frog Boys” by Lisa Laird In my quest to find royalty in a man, I, like many women, have had my share of frogs.  Some of whom stand out more than others.  I call them the Frog Boys. Joe was a co-worker, who would send me lengthy […]

Exotic Encounters Traveling Alone Can Be An Adventure by Renee Kristi According to Solo Traveler World, statistics that more single women are foregoing group or family travel in favor of solo trips.   Studies show that over the last four years, 75% of solo travelers were women, while men were 25%.  These women are refusing to […]

How To Tell It’s Over… by Dani Stone Candace knew it was over long before Tom said a word.  It was in his eyes when he couldn’t look at her anymore, and in his tone, when her voice was on the other end of the line.  But he couldn’t tell her.  At least…not in words.  […]

Met Someone New? Here’s 10 Smart Things To Do by Jovan Tahale Stay Woke!: Pay close attention to all things he/she says or does. It’s healthy to be paranoid until you know him/her better. Take It Slow! Develop an “Intimacy Principle” and stick to it. Sex in these times should no longer be a frivolous […]

The Chicago Department of Public Health Partners with Lollapalooza Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for Special Protect Chicago Music Series Concert at House of Blues The Chicago Department of Public Health partnered with Lollapalooza Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to host a special […]