Terrarium workshop Tuesday, Iowa Juneteenth talk at Putnam, QC Pride parade sign-up open: Quad Cities Dailies for 5-18-26
A terrarium-building workshop hits The Atlas Collective Tuesday, “History on Tap” explores Iowa Juneteenth Thursday at Putnam Museum, and the June 6 QC Pride Parade in both states is now open for registrations. It’s Quad Cities Dailies for 5-18-26.
Early voting underway in Iowa, Dog Days of Summer in Des Moines, Ottumwa Pride series rather than fest: Iowa Dailies for 5-18-26
It’s “take your dog to baseball” day at the Dog Days of Summer in Des Moines Tuesday. Ottumwa Pride offers four small events instead of one big one this Pride season. And early voting for the June 2 primary is underway statewide. It’s Iowa Dailies for 5-18-26.
Black Pride in Springfield, ‘Road to Rising Star’ in Bloomington, Get Lit Open mic in Peoria: Central Illinois Dailies for 5-18-26
Springfield holds a community meeting to explore Black Pride. Peoria hosts ‘Get Lit Open Mic Night.’ and Bloomington hosts Round 2 of “The Road to Rising Star.” It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 5-18-26.
GoFundMe update on shooting victim, Equal Pay workshop Tuesday, Spring Pet Day Thursday: Eastern Iowa Dailies for 5-17-26
A Tuesday seminar about “Equal Pay in Iowa,” funds needed for a recovering shooting victim, and Spring Pet Day in DeWitt Thursday: it’s Eastern Iowa Dailies for 5-17-26.
Plainfield Pride volunteer opp, disability housing workshop, new affordable housing in Rockford: Northern Illinois Dailies for 5-17-26
Help prepare food for distribution to needy families in the Joliet area with Plainfield Pride. Learn about fair housing for the disabled in DeKalb, whether you’re a tenant or a landlord. Check out the new/old Lafayette Apartments affordable housing. in a historic building. It’s Northern Illinois Dailies for 5-17-26.
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FurChella: The Rusty Pickups, Star Lizard and Front Street Collective bring the vibe of Coachella to animal adoption
Three Bloomington-Normal bands, 30 vendors, kids’ fun, and lots of dogs and cats in need of adoption are what Furchella is all about Saturday in Normal.
EDITORIAL: Time to level playing field for Quad Cities LGBTQ+ sports leagues, for sake of true community
A pattern of unjustified favoritism is taking root regarding two Quad Cities LGBTQ+ sports leagues, Out Sports Quad Cities and Pride in Motion. It’s time to level the playing field.
Carbondale offers support for caregivers, Black farmers could receive subsidies, Trump probes 35 schools: Illinois Dailies for 5-12-26
A Caregiver Support Group in Carbondale, a push for equity in lending and land acquisition for Black farmers, and the Trump administration goes after 35 Illinois school districts over transgender sports participation. It’s Illinois Dailies for 5-12-26.
The Latest Bulletin
The Bulletin for May 8 to 22, 2026, is out! Key topics: a look at context around Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride. Plus our usuals: Animal Welfare Needs, Volunteer Needs, Spirituality Events, and events for all parts of Illinois and Iowa, divided by region. Enjoy!
