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2020 doesn’t completely suck, McRib coming back

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | 10 hours ago

CHICAGO — While not as urgent as most news, McDonald’s did offer one bright spot for this year: the McRib is coming back nationwide.

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IICAC announces tools for Inclusive Curriculum implementation

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 22, 2020

CHICAGO — The Illinois Inclusive Curriculum Advisory Council (IICAC) debuted new tools to help with the implementation of Illinois’s Inclusive Curriculum Law.

ACLU of Illinois

ACLU of Illinois slams CPD’s rejection of recommendations

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 16, 2020

CHICAGO — The ACLU of Illinois slammed the Chicago Police Department’s rejection of 150 out of 155 community working group suggestions on Friday.

Activists condemn GOP candidate’s transphobic social media posts

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 14, 2020

CHICAGO — Equality Illinois on Wednesday condemned transphobic posts made by State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst).

Chicago

Equality Illinois distributes COVID relief funds to downstate LGBTQ orgs

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 13, 2020

CHICAGO — Equality Illinois has distributed more than $115,000 in COVID relief grants to LGBTQ organizations outside of Chicago.

arts

Reeling Film Festival announces 2020 winners

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 13, 2020

CHICAGO — Reeling: The 38th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival announced their winners on Monday.

Chicago

Equality Illinois celebrates Chicago gender identity ordinance

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 12, 2020

CHICAGO — Equality Illinois celebrated the Chicago City Council’s recent passage of an ordinance that modernizes how gender identity is reflected on city forms and personal documentation.

Statewide

LGBT Chamber of Commerce announces October events

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 7, 2020

CHICAGO — The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois has announced their events for the next month.

Statewide

Equality Illinois applauds diversity on Illinois state boards, commissions

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | October 2, 2020

CHICAGO — Statewide LGBTQ rights group Equality Illinois applauded the diversity of appointees to the state’s boards and commissions.