Happening Today
- Krampus Market • Chicago, IL, 12:00 pm:
Krampus with cookies and candles.
- Sunday Bingo • Cedar Rapids, IA, 12:00 pm:
Weekly Bingo fun.
- LGBTQ+ Marriage and Family Town Hall • Coralville and Online, IA, 1:00 pm:
Guidance on official documents from experts.
- Local Author Book Fair • Carbondale, IL, 2:00 pm:
You can meet them, too.
- Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair • Carbondale, IL, 2:00 pm:
A different way to celebrate.
- LGBTQIA Holiday Potluck • Peoria, IL, 4:00 pm:
Four Peoria LGBTQ+ affirming groups host this holiday event.
Top Stories
Living with HIV “a blessing” for Bloomington woman now speaking out to end stigma of HIV, domestic abuse
Tonie Scott, a Bloomington, Ill., mother of four who contracted HIV seven years ago, has found empowerment by speaking out about living with HIV.
Transgender Day of Remembrance 25th anniversary events in Illinois, Iowa start Sunday
Find at least 15 events throughout Illinois and Iowa to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and learn about its evolving significance.
News & Features
Wichtendahl seeks to become Iowa’s first-ever openly transgender state-level elected official
HIAWATHA – Aime Wichtendahl was only about five years old, but she could not stop worrying about her single aunt living alone in her apartment. “She would make herself sick, literally sick, from worry,” recalls Aime’s younger sister, Sara. “She cared so much about...
Decorah Pride hosts six events for LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and “unleashing creativity” on Saturday, Sunday
DECORAH – Decorah Pride has a phrase in its slogan that goes beyond increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and celebrating diversity. The nonprofit in far northeast Iowa is also dedicated to “unleashing creativity.” And one way it’s showcasing that quality this year is Saturday...
Opinion
Chappell Roan and ‘Midwest Princess’ winning fans with gay bops, ballads that connect
Chappell Roan and her ‘Midwest Princess’ album are connecting with listeners, telling relatable stories through “gay bops sprinkled with ballads” and a blast of drag.
How a small-town, open-minded Illinois boy grew up to become a sex therapist
Becoming a sex therapist is a childhood dream of mine come true. I distinctly remember the day Dr. Laura Berman came on to “Oprah,” which I watched daily with my mom (along with “Rachel Ray”) while my brothers played outside or went hunting with my dad. ...
