Gogo dancing in Davenport, NTI project breaks ground, East Moline hosts Saturday ‘sip and shop:’ Quad Cities Dailies for 4-9-26
Two chances to go-go dance in Davenport, ground-breaking for NTI’s dispensary, truck stop and consumption lounge near Milan Bottoms, and Saturay’s Sip, Shop and Savor Spring by the East Moline Main Street Association: check out Quad Cities Dailies for 4-9-26.
LGBTQ+ book ban, Iowa City NAACP awards, upcoming trans-focused charity album: Iowa Dailies for 4-8-26
A ban on LGBTQ+ books in elementary classes, Iowa City NAACP honorees, and Always Here are in Iowa to raise money for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund, in dailies for 4-8-26.
Midnight Miles debuts alt-country album, Midwest Vibes with hip-hop and jazz, Roller derby season opener: Central Illinois Dailies for 4-9-26
The full-length album debut by Midnight Miles, a showcase of hip-hop and jazz by Gender Envy, and the Peoria Prowlers roller derby team kicks off its season against the Prairieland Punishers of Decatur. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 4-9-26.
The Latest News, Features and Opinion
With Illinois primaries coming in March, disqualifications for some races and large fields for others
With Illinois’ primary elections just two months away, several would-be Democratic primary challengers in high-profile races have been disqualified, while two federal-level races are bursting with primary contenders.
“Finding each other,” humanity, diversity shine in Nico Lang’s ‘American Teenager’ about gender non-conforming youth
It’s a touching thumbs-up from reviewer Caleb Sneeden, for award-winning author Nico Lang and his true-story compilation “American Teenager,” about gender-non-conforming youth across the country.
New leader for Black Lives Matter Lake County, sober queer comedy, all kings show in Rockford: Illinois Dailies for 4-3-26
A new leader for Black Lives Matter Lake County, a night of sober queer comedy, and an all-drag king show where you’ll also see a new look for favorite Rockford drag pioneer. It’s Illinois Dailies for 4-3-26.
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!
