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Jake Wittich
Verified
LGBTQ+ News Reporter, Freelance
Chicago
Beats
LGBTQ , Neighborhood News
Content
By Jake Wittich Verified| Windy City Times Verified A handful of Pride celebrations throughout Illinois have reported a decline in corporate sponsorships this year, raising questions about whether Chicago's Pride Fest and Parade will also be affected. Organizers of two Chicago-area Pride events-the Queer Fam Pride Jam and the Buffalo Grove Family Pride Parade-told Windy City Times they lost their largest sponsors this year. In both cases, the corporations cited a review of how their company goes about supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
By Jake Wittich Verified| Windy City Times Verified Deerfield community pushes back as anti-trans groups target local middle schoolDeerfield residents support a transgender student amid a conservative backlash, emphasizing inclusivity and legal protections, while opposing outside groups' efforts to challenge trans rights in local schools. Residents of north suburban Deerfield rallied in support of a transgender student at Shepard Middle School who has been targeted by a conservative campaign against trans protections in Illinois.
By Jake Wittich Verified| Windy City Times Verified Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada was sworn in as 35th Ward alderman on April 7, filling the vacancy left by former Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa when he left to lead the Chicago Park District. An openly gay man, Quezada is now one of nine members that make up City Council's LGBTQ+ Caucus, which Ramirez-Rosa also sat on. Ramirez-Rosa, along with Quezada's friends and family, surrounded Quezada as he was sworn into office.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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