The NAACP gathers in Chicago for its 117th national convention. Theater of the Mind offers a sensory-friendly immersive theatrical experience. And LGBTQ+ people age 50+ can join Elgin Pride Wednesday for a monthly happy hour. It’s Chicagoland Dailies for 7-14-26.
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The Leather Archives & Museum begins a multi-million dollar renovation. Will County Animal Protection offers waived adoption fees and free microchipping through July 10. And Just Futures Law’s findings about third-party access by ICE is spurring changes at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. It’s Chicagoland Dailies for 7-6-26.
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Free and rapid testing for HIV and Hepatitis C is happening Wednesday at the Aurora Public Library. The Village of Sugar Grove gets kudos for the taste of its tap water. And protesters object to a “Ditch Pride, Embrace Humility” sign at New Hope Community Church in Palatine. It’s Chicagoland Dalies for 6-28-26.
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Saturday in Chicago brings diverse ways to celebrate Pride month: eighteen metal bands at Pride Metal Fest, LGBTQ+ authors at the Chicago Pride Book Fest to benefit Brave Space Alliance, and Proud to Run Chicago, the 5K/10K to benefit Trans Up Front IL, the Youth Empowerment Performance Project, and the Lighthouse Foundation.
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The Chicago Pride Parade celebrates its “Free To Be Proud” theme and its grand marshals. Oak Park plans its Pride Night Out for Thursday, while First Presbyterian welcomes back Flamy Grant. It’s Chicagoland Dailies for 6-9-26.
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