DEKALB — Churches in DeKalb have scheduled a service for Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Daily Chronicle of DeKalb reported that the service would be tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. There will be a light meal afterwards. The service is one of many TDOR events around…
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Northern Illinois
Coming Out Day – Shatter The Fear in Rockford
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ROCKFORD — PFLAG Rockford Chapter will be giving people a chance release their frustrations for National Coming Out Day on Thursday, Oct. 11. From their Facebook event: Have you ever been so frustrated you just want to smash something? As we know, coming out can be a joyous occasion! Although, this is not the case…
MetroEast, Northern Illinois
IDOC denies abuse allegations in transgender inmate’s lawsuit
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BELLEVILLE — The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has denied abuse allegations made in a transgender inmate’s lawsuit on Monday. The Belleville News-Democrat reported Wednesday that IDOC had responded to a lawsuit filed by Deon “Strawberry” Hampton. She sued to be moved to a women’s correctional facility. She has been moved to several men’s prisons…
MetroEast, Northern Illinois
Transgender inmate sues Illinois to change prisons
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EAST ST. LOUIS — A transgender woman at a northern Illinois men’s prison is suing the state corrections department to be housed at a women’s prison, according to WGN TV. The Chicago TV station reported that Deon “Strawberry” Hampton has sued the Illinois Department of Corrections before. They have have been moved to four different…
Northern Illinois, Regional
Rock the Pride coming in August
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BELOIT, Wisc. — The Yellow Brick Road Organization will be hosting Rock the Pride in this city on the Illinois-Wisconsin border this August. This will be the first public Rock County Pride Fest. During the day there will be family activities and in the evening entertainment for all ages. The fest will be on Aug. 25,…
Northern Illinois, Regional
Racine considers improving protections for LGBTQ
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RACINE — The government of Racine, Wisc., is looking at improving legal protections for LGBTQ residients, according to a local newspaper. The Journal-Times of Racine reported that it was one of several initiatives the city is starting to support the community. From the Journal-Times: The Human Rights Campaign, a national civil rights organization that advocates for…
Northern Illinois
Celebrity drag line-up set for Dorothy’s Masquerade Ball
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SOUTH BELOIT — The Yellow Brick Road (YBR) organization of South Beloit has finalized the celebrity drag line up for their Dorothy’s Masquerade Ball next month. The non-professionals in drag will include Marc Perry, Yuri Rashkin, Eric Stoner, John Pruitt, and Khary Penebaker. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $45 for dinner, dancing and show tickets…
Northern Illinois
PFLAG of Sauk Valley’s Farmhouse Winter Social Annual Meeting, Jan. 21
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STERLING — PFLAG of Sauk Valley in northern Illinois will hold their annual meeting this Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Woodlawn Art Academy. From the Facebook event: Join PFLAG Sauk Valley as we launch into a new year! Greet new board members and visit with friends – old and new – at this annual social…
Northern Illinois
Dorothy’s Masquerade Ball to benefit South Beloit’s YBR
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SOUTH BELOIT — The Yellow Brick Road (YBR) organization of South Beloit is holding the Dorothy’s Masquerade Ball this February. The event will consist of a dinner, dance, and a drag show! All proceeds go toward YBR events like Rock the Pride- Rock County’s Pride Fest and a future brick-n-mortar community center. The evening drag…
Northern Illinois
Our Trans Family Exhibit opens in October
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ROCKTON — UUCRV, PFLAG Rockford and Yellow Brick Road are proud to present “Our Trans Family,” a photo project fostering greater understanding about people who identify as transgender. The photos show people in the transgender community as they express themselves. The documentary exhibit compiles photos and interviews of 20-30 individuals and their families. Unitarian Universalist…