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.
Volunteers sought for suicide prevention, Cedar Falls mayor accepts Pride, animal torture finally a felony: Iowa Dailies for 5-12-26
Help bring hope to people affected by suicide in Iowa, learn about a mayor who saw past his religious beliefs to embrace Pride, and read about how Iowa finally became the 50th state to label animal torture a felony. It’s Iowa 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!
News and Features
Horns will be among the stars for Crooked Cactus Band, Dietz Soliz Band at East Moline’s Taco & Margarita Festival
Crooked Cactus Band and the Dietz Soliz Band feature horns prominently. They’ll headline East Moline’s 5th Annual Taco & Margarita Festival Saturday.
Community picnic in Muscatine, call for Camp Quest sign-ups, Doggy Drag Show winner: Iowa City Cedar Rapids Area Dailies for 5-7-26
This Saturday’s Community Picnic by the Muscatine County LGBTQIA+ Coalition, the winner of Iowa City Pride’s Doggy Drag Show, and registration for this summer’s humanistic Camp Quest North are in the first-ever Iowa City Cedar Rapids Area Dailies, for 5-7-26.
Putnam Palooza coming Saturday, new King’s Cafe in Rock Island, new affordable housing in Davenport: Quad Cities Dailies for 5-6-26
The new King’s Cafe in Rock Island, the new Carol’s Village Gardens affordable housing in Davenport, and Putnam Palooza this Saturday are in Quad Cities Dailies for 5-6-26.
Rochelle rejects data center, CYFS talks about foster care, Galena seeks ‘Legacy of Pride’ nominees: Northern Illinois Dailies for 5-5-26
The Rochelle City Council takes a stand against data centers, the Center for Youth and Family Solutions talks fostering in Galesburg, and the Galena Public Library seeks nominees for “Celebrating a Legacy of Pride.” It’s MainStream MultiMedia’s first-ever Northern Illinois Dailies, for 5-5-26.
Survey focuses on dementia, ‘divine’ comedy at Station Theatre, legislators promise LGBT protection: Central Illinois Dailies for 5-3-26
Dementia Friendly Bloomington-Normal wants to hear from you, The Station Theatre hosts the divine queer comedy ‘I Wanna F*ck Like Romeo and Juliet,’ and a town hall by the Prairie Pride Coalition and Equality Illinois generates commitments from two central Illinois lawmakers. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 5-3-26.
