Middle school rainbow group, immigrant experiences event, ‘Culture of Belonging’ conference: Northern Illinois Dailies for 6-8-26
The DeKalb Public Library hosts a monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ middle-schoolers and allies. Five local groups present “Listen To Us: True Stories of the Immigrant Experience.” And Rock Valley College hosts author and public speaker Terrell Strayhorn and the Culture of Belonging Academy. It’s Northern Illinois Dailies for 6-8-26.
Data center discussions in Lockport, Joliet Pride’s “movie night,” summer music camp in Naperville: Northern Illinois dailies for 5-26-26
Dive into workshops in Lockport about data centers, join “Movie Night” with the Joliet Pride Network, or sign up for the Amatones summer music program. It’s Northern Illinois Dailies for 5-26-26.
Saturday brings Oskaloosa Pride, Dubuque PrideFest, Iowa City LGBTQIA+ Meet & Greet: Eastern Iowa Dailies for 6-5-26
Saturday’s a big one for LGBTQ+ Pride in eastern Iowa: enjoy Oskaloosa Pride, Dubuque Pride Festival by DBQ Pride, and a gathering of the Iowa LGBTQ+ Group at Press Coffee. It’s Eastern Iowa Dailies for 6-5-26.
CR Pride Art Show debuts, Julie Schumacher talks new book, Dubuque County locks out data centers: Eastern Iowa Dailies for 5-27-26
Thursday brings an Iowa City appearance by award-winning humor writer Julie Schumacher. Friday brings the debut of the Queer Joy Art Show by CR Pride in Cedar Rapids. Plus, Dubuque County locks out data centers for a year. It’s Eastern Iowa Dailies for 5-27-26.
Prairie Pride Coalition blood drive Friday, LGBTQ+ Family Cookout Sunday, United Way diaper drive: Central Illinois Dailies for 6-4-26
Give blood with the Prairie Pride Coalition and the American Red Cross Friday. Head to Peoria Proud’s LGBTQ+ Family Cookout Sunday. Or, donate to the Bottom Line Diaper Bank by United Way Champaign County next week. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 6-4-26.
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.
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.
The Latest Bulletin
The Bulletin for May 23 to June 4, 2026, is out! Key topics: data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots. Plus, a new Youth/Teens Events Section, and all the other good things: Animal Welfare Needs, Volunteer Needs, Spirituality Events, Bar/Adults Only Events, and events for all parts of Illinois and Iowa, divided by region. Enjoy!
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.
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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.
