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LGBTQIA+ legal hotline and resource hub launching in Illinois

LGBTQIA+ legal hotline and resource hub launching in Illinois

  • Updated Aug 22, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker announced a new statewide legal resource and a first-of-its-kind legal LGBTQIA+ hotline.

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PrideFest returns to Springfield for 14th year this May
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PrideFest returns to Springfield for 14th year this May

  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Tens of thousands of participants are expected to attend the annual Springfield PrideFest this month.

New Title IX rules have big implications for athletes accused of sexual misconduct
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New Title IX rules have big implications for athletes accused of sexual misconduct

  • Updated Jun 20, 2024

WASHINGTON (WAND) — On Friday, new rules were finalized regarding Title IX regulations issued by the Education Department.

City of Springfield approves settlement over denial of healthcare coverage to former transgender employee
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City of Springfield approves settlement over denial of healthcare coverage to former transgender employee

  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Springfield City Council voted Tuesday to approve a settlement in a complaint filed in 2020 over the denial of gender-affirming health care to a former City employee. 

Illinois bill could create equitable health outcomes review board to address disparities
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Illinois bill could create equitable health outcomes review board to address disparities

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

A proposal moving in Springfield could require Illinois to establish data collection standards to save lives, promote equitable health outcomes and ensure quality healthcare for all. 

Carbondale Planned Parenthood clinic expands reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare
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Carbondale Planned Parenthood clinic expands reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

The Carbondale health center is expected to expand access to reproductive healthcare for many people in southern states.

Local organizations react to Pope's decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples, bishop issues response
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Local organizations react to Pope's decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples, bishop issues response

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — On Monday, Pope Francis formally announced approval allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. 

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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage
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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage

  • By NICOLE WINFIELD and DAVID CRARY Associated Press
  • Updated Jun 11, 2024

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in p…

IL measure aims to protect older adults in LGBTQ community
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IL measure aims to protect older adults in LGBTQ community

  • May 16, 2022

CHICAGO (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure into law that amends the Illinois Act on Aging and designates protections and services for …

LGBTQ+ activists host rally against recent violence, saying "You are not welcome here"
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LGBTQ+ activists host rally against recent violence, saying "You are not welcome here"

  • Olivianna Calmes
  • Updated Feb 21, 2022

DECATUR, Ill (WAND) - Local LGBTQ activists from around Decatur gathered outside the transfer house to rally against an attempted murder Decat…

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