Illinois Eaglets – Transgender Day of Visibility Rally in Carbondale

Illinois Eaglets are our new weekly news brief feature, published every Wednesday morning. To submit a brief, email [email protected]. The weekly deadline to submit briefs is 6 p.m. every Tuesday.

Transgender Day of Visibility Rally in Carbondale

Join Rainbow Cafe this TDOV for a march along the Carbondale Strip. Celebrate the trans folks close to you, and raise awareness towards anti-trans discrimination.

Politicians are trying to put countless transphobic bills into legislation, including here in Illinois with proposed bills like HB 4082. Keep track of the event here.

PITCH’s Wellness Retreat

PITCH invites individuals, partners, family members, and others who are directly impacted by HIV/AIDS living in Iowa to its Annual Wellness Summit happening on April 29 – May 1, 2022 at Wesley Woods in Indianola, Iowa. The Annual Wellness Summit serves as an opportunity for folks impacted by HIV to connect and revitalize.

Interested in attending? Find out more by viewing our registration form.

Next Monday: GTZ-IL Omnibus Townhall

Join GTZ-IL and HIV advocates across the state on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5:30 pm CST to discuss the GTZ-IL Omnibus Bill. Informed by community needs, this bill drives an ask $15 million in critical investments to help advance the goals and strategies of the Getting to Zero Illinois plan.

Register here.

Early Bird Pricing Available Until April 1

Early bird pricing for The Project of the Quad Cities’ 29th Annual Red Ribbon Gala is open. The Gala is happening at the Bend XPO Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Take advantage of early bird pricing available through April 1.

Here’s what is in store for the night:

• Cocktails: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
• Live Auction & Program: 7-8:30 p.m.
• Live performance by Soul Storm: 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Find out more including how to buy tickets and hotel information.