WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation released new data outlining the economic impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ communities of color.
MetroEast
Metro East Pride holding poll for virtual drag show
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BELLEVILLE — Metro East Pride is running a poll on their Facebook page to find the interest in doing a virtual drag show on June 6. Metro East Pride’s annual festival has been pushed from June to August. But like many communities, they’re looking at ways to celebrate Pride online. To let them know if you’d be interested in participating, just vote in the poll.
Chicagoland
Brave Space Alliance announces founding board of directors
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CHICAGO — Brave Space Alliance on Wednesday unveiled their founding board of directors.
Central Illinois
University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center invites graduate memories
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CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center has extended the deadline for this year’s graduates to share their memories.
Statewide
Pritzker pulls back on emergency order penalties
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has taken back an emergency rule that would let businesses get charged with a felony if they opened during quarantine.
Central Illinois
House removes anti-LGBTQ state rep Bailey after he refuses mask
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SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Darren Bailey was removed from the Illinois House’s session on Wednesday after he refused to put on a mask.
The State Journal-Register in Springfield reported that most other representatives wore masks on the floor of the Bank of Springfield Center except to eat box lunches.
The House is meeting at the Bank of Springfield Center instead of the state capitol to allow for social distancing.
Statewide
Illinois increases penalties for violating order, but push back grows
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CHICAGO — On Friday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker filed an emergency rule that would increase the penalty for businesses that reopen too early.
According to WTTW, a Chicago PBS station, the change would codify it under Illinois Department of Public Health regulations as a Class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine between $75 and $2,500.
People who are opposing the continuing shelter-in-place orders cried foul.
National
Zoom meetings get a Broadway twist in parody video
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CHICAGO — Tired of quarantine? Zoom meetings working your last nerve?
Central Illinois
Springfield Pridefest raises $625 for Phoenix Center
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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Pridefest raised money for the Phoenix Center during their virtual Pridefest over the weekend.
coronavirus
Gay things to do in quarantine
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We’re here, we’re queer and we’re not going anywhere. Literally. Though we’re forced to contain our gayness in our living quarters during these trying times, we can still live our best gay life at home! From gay shows and books to gay FaceTime dates, we’ve rounded up some of the best ideas! Gay things to watch and read: Now is the time to pick up a book or binge a new show.