Krishnamoorthi announces anti-LGBTQ bullying bill
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SCHAUMBURG — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) announced the introduction of the STOP Bullying Act on Tuesday.
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Pride’s ‘Over the Rainbow’ GAYla on Jan. 4
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BOLINGBROOK — Bolingbrook Pride will be hosting the “Over the Rainbow” GAYla on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the American Legion in Plainfield.
Chicago
Chicago State opens LGBTQ+ Resource Center
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CHICAGO — Chicago State University has announced the opening of its new LGBTQ+ Resource Center.
Chicagoland
Naper Pride gets non-profit status
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NAPERVILLE — Naper Pride, organizers of the local Pride celebration, have gotten non-profit status.
Brave Space Alliance
Iconic – a Queer Night at Schubas on Dec. 6
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CHICAGO — Iconic – a Queer Night at Schubas, a fundraiser for the Brave Space Alliance, will be at Schubas in Chicago on Friday, Dec. 6.
Chicagoland
Drag Queen Story Hour Mother Nature Style in Deerfield, Dec. 7
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DEERFIELD — The Brushwood Center will host a Drag Queen Story Hour Mother Nature Style on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Chicagoland
ELGbtq+ Queer Book Club on Nov. 23
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ELGIN — ELGbtq+ is hosting its monthly Queer Book Club at Gail Borden Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Chicagoland
District 211 votes for trans kids to have full facility access
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PALATINE — The District 211 school board in Palatine voted Thursday night to allow transgender students full access to locker rooms and restrooms.
Statewide
Human Rights Commissioner: Hate crimes in Chicago up 60% this year
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CHICAGO — Chicago’s Human Rights Commissioner said Wednesday that hate crimes in the city are up 60% this year, especially because of immigration status, sexual orientation and religion.