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A non-profit newsroom in Central Illinois covering LGBTQ+ and social justice. With a little snark on occasion. https://illinoiseagle.com/
“Small County, Big Pride” Celebration Set for September 20, 2025https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/bond-county-to-host-first-ever-pridefest-in-greenville/
Bond County to Host First-Ever PRIDEFEST in Greenville – Illinois Eagle
“Small County, Big Pride” Celebration Set for September 20, 2025
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September 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“Small County, Big Pride” Celebration Set for September 20, 2025https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/bond-county-to-host-first-ever-pridefest-in-greenville/
The Living with HIV support group is open to all adult persons living with HIV in Sangamon County and surrounding areashttps://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/living-with-hiv-support-group/
Living with HIV Support Group – Illinois Eagle
The Living with HIV support group is open to all adult persons living with HIV in Sangamon County and surrounding areas
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September 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Living with HIV support group is open to all adult persons living with HIV in Sangamon County and surrounding areashttps://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/living-with-hiv-support-group/
Rainbow Youth Circle is a peer to peer support group for the LGBTQIA Youth in our community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/rainbow-youth-circle-comes-to-decatur-il/
Rainbow Youth Circle comes to Decatur IL – Illinois Eagle
Rainbow Youth Circle is a peer to peer support group for the LGBTQIA Youth in our community.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Rainbow Youth Circle is a peer to peer support group for the LGBTQIA Youth in our community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/09/01/rainbow-youth-circle-comes-to-decatur-il/
The group, or lack thereof, that created the flyers remains unknown.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/29/far-right-flyers-spike-anxiety-bring-condemnation-in-bloomington-normal/
Far-right flyers spike anxiety, bring condemnation in Bloomington-Normal – Illinois Eagle
The group, or lack thereof, that created the flyers remains unknown.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The group, or lack thereof, that created the flyers remains unknown.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/29/far-right-flyers-spike-anxiety-bring-condemnation-in-bloomington-normal/
The protest is one of several possible occurring in BloNo on the same day.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/29/blono-50501-organizing-say-no-to-hate-protest-on-august-30/
BloNo 50501 organizing "Say No to Hate" protest on August 30 – Illinois Eagle
The protest is one of several possible occurring in BloNo on the same day.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The protest is one of several possible occurring in BloNo on the same day.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/29/blono-50501-organizing-say-no-to-hate-protest-on-august-30/
Two stops cover a book on modern queer teen issues and hope.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/25/award-winning-nonbinary-journalist-author-comes-to-blono-for-literary-visit/
Award-winning nonbinary journalist, author comes to BloNo for literary visit – Illinois Eagle
Two stops cover a book on modern queer teen issues and hope.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Two stops cover a book on modern queer teen issues and hope.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/08/25/award-winning-nonbinary-journalist-author-comes-to-blono-for-literary-visit/
The survey will set priorities for the organization and take the pulse of the local queer community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/29/prairie-pride-coalition-seeks-community-input-on-needs-survey/
Prairie Pride Coalition seeks community input on needs survey – Illinois Eagle
The survey will set priorities for the organization and take the pulse of the local queer community.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The survey will set priorities for the organization and take the pulse of the local queer community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/29/prairie-pride-coalition-seeks-community-input-on-needs-survey/
URBANA- Station Theatre’s final production of their 52nd season, Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days by Marisela Treviño Orto and here directed by Jace Jamison premieres on July […]https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/29/last-show-of-station-theatres-52nd-season-premieres-july-31/
Last show of Station Theatre's 52nd season premieres July 31 – Illinois Eagle
URBANA- Station Theatre’s final production of their 52nd season, Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days by Marisela Treviño Orto and here directed by
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July 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
URBANA- Station Theatre’s final production of their 52nd season, Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days by Marisela Treviño Orto and here directed by Jace Jamison premieres on July […]https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/29/last-show-of-station-theatres-52nd-season-premieres-july-31/
The seventh year of the festival expects continued growth.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/25/blono-pridefest-celebrates-seven-years-on-july-26/
BloNo Pridefest celebrates seven years on July 26 – Illinois Eagle
The seventh year of the festival expects continued growth.
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July 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The seventh year of the festival expects continued growth.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/25/blono-pridefest-celebrates-seven-years-on-july-26/
The smaller event is designed for people who want something low-key.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/08/ppc-libraries-running-zoo-pride-night-on-july-9/
PPC, Libraries running Zoo Pride Night on July 9 – Illinois Eagle
The smaller event is designed for people who want something low-key.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The smaller event is designed for people who want something low-key.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/07/08/ppc-libraries-running-zoo-pride-night-on-july-9/
It's an amazing show for anyone who loves theatre.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/28/title-of-show-at-station-theatre-both-sharp-and-funny/
[title of show] at Station Theatre both sharp and funny – Illinois Eagle
It's an amazing show for anyone who loves theatre.
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June 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It's an amazing show for anyone who loves theatre.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/28/title-of-show-at-station-theatre-both-sharp-and-funny/
The co-organizers call on attendees to "Stand Up, Speak Out, and Show up."https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/27/blono-50501-ppc-organize-rally-for-lgbtq-rights/
BloNo 50501, PPC organize rally for LGBTQ+ Rights – Illinois Eagle
The co-organizers call on attendees to "Stand Up, Speak Out, and Show up."
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June 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The co-organizers call on attendees to "Stand Up, Speak Out, and Show up."https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/27/blono-50501-ppc-organize-rally-for-lgbtq-rights/
Included are many types of social justice-minded celebrations.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/20/bloomington-anticipating-several-events-for-the-end-of-pride-month/
Bloomington anticipating several events for the end of June – Illinois Eagle
Included are many types of social justice-minded celebrations.
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June 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Included are many types of social justice-minded celebrations.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/20/bloomington-anticipating-several-events-for-the-end-of-pride-month/
The event is to recognize resistance and support the trans community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/trans-resistance-rally-in-dekalb-on-sunday-june-22/
Trans resistance rally in DeKalb on Sunday, June 22 – Illinois Eagle
The event is to recognize resistance and support the trans community.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The event is to recognize resistance and support the trans community.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/trans-resistance-rally-in-dekalb-on-sunday-june-22/
The ruling doesn’t change Illinois protections, but does harm people in almost all neighboring states.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/illinois-reacts-to-scotus-decision-on-gender-affirming-care/
Illinois reacts to SCOTUS decision on gender-affirming care – Illinois Eagle
The ruling doesn’t change Illinois protections, but does harm people in almost all neighboring states.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The ruling doesn’t change Illinois protections, but does harm people in almost all neighboring states.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/illinois-reacts-to-scotus-decision-on-gender-affirming-care/
This 6-3 ruling may embolden more states to ban gender-affirming care at a time when the Trump administration has prioritized restricting it for transgender people.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/supreme-court-rules-to-keep-tennessees-gender-affirming-care-ban-in-place/
Supreme Court rules to keep Tennessee’s gender-affirming care ban in place – Illinois Eagle
This 6-3 ruling may embolden more states to ban gender-affirming care at a time when the Trump administration has prioritized restricting it for transgender people.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This 6-3 ruling may embolden more states to ban gender-affirming care at a time when the Trump administration has prioritized restricting it for transgender people.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/19/supreme-court-rules-to-keep-tennessees-gender-affirming-care-ban-in-place/
Just a few pictures fro the Springfield, Illinois #NoKings rally on Saturday, June 14. About 3,000 showed up, the largest protest in the city this year.
June 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Just a few pictures fro the Springfield, Illinois #NoKings rally on Saturday, June 14. About 3,000 showed up, the largest protest in the city this year.
Local organizers expect a big turnout.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/50501-voices-of-reason-organize-bloomington-june-14-no-kings-protest/
50501, Voices of Reason Organize Bloomington June 14 No Kings Protest – Illinois Eagle
Local organizers expect a big turnout.
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June 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Local organizers expect a big turnout.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/50501-voices-of-reason-organize-bloomington-june-14-no-kings-protest/
This is Station Theatre's second to last show in their 52nd year.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/broadway-musical-title-of-show-premiers-at-station-theatre-on-june-19/
Broadway musical [title of show] premiers at Station Theatre on June 19 – Illinois Eagle
This is Station Theatre's second to last show in their 52nd year.
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June 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is Station Theatre's second to last show in their 52nd year.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/broadway-musical-title-of-show-premiers-at-station-theatre-on-june-19/
More than 50 events are planned in protest of Trump.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/no-kings-protests-across-illinois-on-saturday/
No Kings Protests across Illinois on Saturday – Illinois Eagle
More than 50 events are planned in protest of Trump.
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June 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
More than 50 events are planned in protest of Trump.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/13/no-kings-protests-across-illinois-on-saturday/
Sandra Butler’s memoir came out last October.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/07/book-review-leaving-home-at-83/
Book Review: Leaving Home at 83 – Illinois Eagle
Sandra Butler’s memoir came out last October.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Sandra Butler’s memoir came out last October.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/07/book-review-leaving-home-at-83/
Mahmoud v. Taylor stems from some families’ efforts to excuse their children from lessons that use storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/07/100-years-ago-the-supreme-court-made-a-landmark-ruling-on-parents-rights-in-education-today-another-case-raises-new-questions/
100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents’ rights in education – today, another case raises new questions – Illinois Eagle
Mahmoud v. Taylor stems from some families’ efforts to excuse their children from lessons that use storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters.
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June 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Mahmoud v. Taylor stems from some families’ efforts to excuse their children from lessons that use storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/07/100-years-ago-the-supreme-court-made-a-landmark-ruling-on-parents-rights-in-education-today-another-case-raises-new-questions/
The letters were sent to the city councils of Carroll, Harlan, Mt. Pleasant, Polk City and Webster City.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/06/iowa-aclu-sends-letters-to-cities-calling-for-removal-of-drag-restrictions/
Iowa ACLU sends letters to cities calling for removal of drag restrictions – Illinois Eagle
The letters were sent to the city councils of Carroll, Harlan, Mt. Pleasant, Polk City and Webster City.
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June 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The letters were sent to the city councils of Carroll, Harlan, Mt. Pleasant, Polk City and Webster City.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/06/iowa-aclu-sends-letters-to-cities-calling-for-removal-of-drag-restrictions/
Tickets are $5 online, $10 at the gate.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/06/river-city-pride-festival-tickets-now-on-sale/
River City Pride Festival tickets now on sale – Illinois Eagle
Tickets are $5 online, $10 at the gate.
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June 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Tickets are $5 online, $10 at the gate.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/06/river-city-pride-festival-tickets-now-on-sale/
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/01/celebrating-love-10-years-strong-in-dixon/
Celebrating love, 10 years strong, in Dixon – Illinois Eagle
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding...
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June 2, 2025 at 4:53 AM
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album.https://illinoiseagle.com/2025/06/01/celebrating-love-10-years-strong-in-dixon/