Find the LGBTQ+ Support Group by Out Mt. Vernon Tuesday, delve into racial injustice at Carbondale’s First Christian Church, or celebrate St. Francis CARE’s 20th anniversary at Hangar 9. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 8-15-26.
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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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The East St. Louis Black Woodstock Festival happens on the 4th. The town of Brooklyn, America’s first incorporated Black town, is finally honored for its place along Route 66. Artstarts Company hosts a Wizard of Oz-themed summer camp for kids and teens. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 7-2-26.
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Democratic Congressional challenger Julie Fortier holds three town halls this weekend. The Downstate Illinois Trans Organizaton hosts a Trans Pride Picnic Saturday. And the Carbondale Area School District provides free breakfast and lunch for kids and teens through Aug. 10. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 6-25-26.
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A Juneteenth Block Party Friday by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois, a Summer Solstice ritual Saturday for Southern Illinois pagans, and a full weekend of Pride in Quincy by State Street Theater: its Southern Illinois Dailies for 6-18-26.
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Ignite Pro Wrestling raises funds for Rainbow Cafe, Columbia & Waterloo merge their Prides for a second year, and Metro East Pride invites book-lovers to a swap. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 6-6-26.
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