WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released their annual Corporate Equality Index this week, saying the largest number of companies yet had gotten a perfect 100.
National
ACLU asking for participation in trans elder survey
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NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union is asking for people to participate in a survey to find the experiences of transgender elders.
Chicagoland
Chicago mayor blasts anti-LGBTQ comments during set-aside debate
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CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted aldermen for comments made during a debate on city contract set-asides for LGBTQ businesses last week.
MetroEast
Transluminate 2020 auditions set for Feb. 3
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ST. LOUIS — Auditions for Transluminate 2020 will be at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in St. Louis on Monday, Feb. 3.
Quad Cities
All Inclusive LGBT 21 & Over Social at Clock Inc.
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ROCK ISLAND — The Clock Inc. LGBTQ community center will be hosting a social at their offices on Saturday, Feb. 29.
Southern Illinois
Varsity Drag Variety Show: Love Is in the Air on Feb. 1
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CARBONDALE — The Varsity Center in Carbondale will present a variety show on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Regional
Indiana city councilman resigns after old anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ posts found
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KOKOMO, Ind. — A member of the Kokomo City Council was criticized for old Facebook posts that attacked the Muslim and LGBTQ communities.
Regional
Kentucky clinic can now apply for abortion license
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LOUISVILLE — The Planned Parenthood clinic in Louisville can apply for a license to perform abortions, thanks to a new governor.
event
Transfigurations: A Harry Patter-themed benefit in St. Louis
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ST. LOUIS — A Harry Potter-themed fundraiser will be raising money for the local transgender community as a way to push back against J.K. Rowlings’ recent anti-trans actions.
Chicagoland
Chicago to study city set-asides for LGBTQ-owned businesses
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CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council voted for a study on creating city contract set-asides for LGBTQ-owned businesses on Tuesday.