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Pride in the Middle of Everything

Pride Month in Illinois is not to be missed! From Galena to Springfield, Peoria, and of course, Chicago, the state comes alive with color.

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During June, explore Chicago's LGBTQ neighborhoods and find vibrant events, and activities all across the state. Discover trip itineraries, LGBTQ+ Illinois Makers and more! We embrace diversity and welcome everyone to experience the people and places that make Illinois so amazing.

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Embrace Illinois’ Vibrant LGBTQIA+ Community

Illinois welcomes LGBTQIA+ travelers with sights, spirit and culture. Stroll down Northalsted’s Legacy Walk, the only outdoor queer history exhibit in the world. Support a LGBTQIA+ friendly business. Then head outside Chicago to explore the vibrant charm of Galena, one of Illinois’ many welcoming cities.

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Pride of Chicago

Home to the first officially recognized gay village in the United States and one of the world’s most celebrated pride festivals, the Windy City embraces its LGBTQIA+ community.

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Out and About in Illinois

Celebrate LGBTQ pride in Chicago and across the state.

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Meet Our Illinois Makers

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Hewn Bakery

Julie Matthei encouraged Ellen King to open an official business outside her own kitchen. The two became business partners and opened their first storefront in 2013.

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Edgewater Candles

Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman have always been makers. So when they came across some wax for practically nothing, it seemed like an opportunity to learn a new skill.

Galena Bakehouse

Using local ingredients, Geoff & Alex Arroyo-Karnish bring fresh flavors to Galena. Their menu features gourmet pastries, cupcakes, empanadas, and more.

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Hewn Bakery

Making your way into the kitchen, you’ll see that all of Hewn’s breads are held to a high standard. Bakers naturally ferment and hand-mix the dough before baking it in an old German oven.

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Edgewater Candles

Using only simple materials, with no additives or dyes, their candles are clean burning and long lasting. In their Evanston studio they also teach candle making classes.

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