Board applicants wanted for Peoria Proud. Travel pics wanted for Prairie Pride Coalition’s new photo exhibit. Dodgeball players wanted for Western Avenue Community Center’s monthly game night. And check out “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” this weekend in Normal. It’s Central Illinois briefs for 9-22-26.
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Des Moines’ The Blazing Saddle helps inspire a change by International Mr. Leather. The Des Moines Pride Center seeks queer and transgender artists to apply for Queer Art Now! And bikers are invited to an all-day fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa that involves five bars in five central Iowa communities. Check out Central Iowa briefs for 9-16-26.
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Busy weekend for southern Illinois: Sanctuary Lounge hosts a Divas of Drag show, while Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a Pride Prom in Wonderland. Bond County Pride hosts a Pride Picnic Sunday. Check out Southern Illinois Briefs for 9-11-26.
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Monday brings a data center protest in Decatur, and narcan training in Bloomington. Coming up, a new series for parents of queer or nonbinary kids kicks off,with Uniting Pride of Champaign County. Check out news briefs for Central Illinois, for 8-30-26.
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Colorado’s “Americana roots pop fusion” band The Sweet Lillies performs in Cambridge. Miss Kitty’s also hosts a Silent Book Club along with the Galena Public Library. And Orion’s ‘Torment at Twelve Hundred’ seeks scare actors and parking attendants for the October haunt season. Check out Northern Illinois Dailies for 8-18-26.
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Jazz Upfront hosts “clean and edgy” comedy with Dr. T. (Terri Ryburn) Sunday. Gender Euphoria hosts a “free clothes” event and button-making this weekend. And Pekin Pride seeks volunteers for its Aug. 22 fest. Check out Central Illinois Dailies for 8-13-26.
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Southern Illinois’ queer and allied Tesserae Chorus kicks off rehearsals next week and still welcomes members. The African American Heritage Center opens at SIU. The Science Center offers a clothing swap through Aug. 31. It’s all part of Southern Illinois Dailies for 7-27-26.
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Saturday’s full of fun for Central Illinois: Bloomington-Normal Pridefest in the late afternoon and evening, and in the evening, Pekin Pride Comedy Night and Latin Dance Night in Peoria. Check out Central Illinois Dailies for 7-24-26.
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Community-building for transgender people is the focus of Friday’s “Finding Your Community” in Bloomington. The Western Avenue Community Center celebrates 100 years with its annual block party,. And the Bloomington-Normal PrideFest coming Saturday sets a new record with 125 vendors. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 7-23-2026.
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Enjoy some on-the-diamond antics by central Illinois drag artists, and help raise money for the growing Prairie Pride Coalition LGBTQ” nonprofit, at today’s Charity Softball Game. To be featured: Shane ShareAilke, Lulu Stiletto, Herra Winn, Enzo Rodriguez and more.
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