National
GLAAD calls for end ban on gay, bi men donating blood
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NEW YORK — GLAAD has called to end a ban on gay, bisexual and men having sex with men from donating blood.
cancellation
Springfield Pridefest cancelled for 2020 over coronavirus
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SPRINGFIELD — The Phoenix Center in Springfield announced that this year’s Pridefest, set for May 16, has been cancelled.
Fox Valley
Elgin Pride pushed back to 2021
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ELGIN — ELGbtq announced on Thursday that the 2020 Elgin Pride Parade and Festival would be pushed back to 2021.
Central Illinois
University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center office closed over coronavirus
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CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center, and all departments of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) are closing their facilities due to coronavirus.
Central Illinois
2020 HATS Fundraiser postponed over coronavirus
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PEORIA — The organizers of the annual HATS Fundraiser announced on Friday that the April 4 event is being postponed.
Chicagoland
International Mr. Leather postpones for 2020
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CHICAGO — International Mr. Leather, the largest indoor LGBTQ event in the state and the largest leather event in the country, is postponing their annual Memorial day event.
Central Illinois
Uniting Pride offers online, virtual youth resources
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CHAMPAIGN — The Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County’s Pride Youth Program is offering online resources for youth during the coronavirus pandemic.
Statewide
Saluki Rainbow Network puts out update
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CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University’s Saluki Rainbow Network has put out the latest update on their activities during the coronavirus update.
Statewide
Lesfic authors host #lesficforthepandemic Facebook party
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CHICAGO — More than two dozen leading authors of lesbian fiction are participating in the #lesficforthepandemic party on Facebook March 22 (this Sunday), including Midwest-based authors Elizabeth Andre (Chicago), Anne Hagan (Ohio), CL Cattano (Kansas City, MO), and Jea Hawkins (Nebraska).