Illinois pride group touts family-friendly 'coming out' event featuring drag shows for kids as young as 5

A nonprofit in Illinois is slated to host a "National Coming Out Day Celebration" featuring drag performances next month that is billed as a family-friendly event for children as young as 5.

Second annual Naper Pride Fest kicks of Saturday
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This family friendly festival will feature music, food, fun and diversity. The event at Naper Settlement begins at noon Saturday.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Batavia police investigating stolen Pride flags as hate crimes
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New A suburban police department is investigating several theft incidents as hate crimes after multiple residents reported that their Pride flags were stolen overnight.

Illinois man among 31 suspected white supremacists arrested near Idaho Pride

The 31 Patriot Front members were arrested with riot gear after a tipster reported seeing people loading up into a U-Haul like "a little army" at a hotel parking lot in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, police said.

At least one Illinois man among dozens arrested at Pride event in Idaho
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The several dozen men inside the truck wore khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces -- similar to Patriot Front, which is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist group.

Illinois man among dozens arrested at Pride event in Idaho
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The several dozen men inside the truck wore khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces -- similar to Patriot Front, which is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist group.

Aurora Pride Parade officially back on for Sunday
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The Aurora Pride Parade is officially back on, and city officials are expecting a lot of people. After a late move yesterday, Aurora police were able to find enough people to staff the parade. This comes after officers were told by parade officials that they were not allowed to wear their uniforms or carry service weapons at the parade. Joanie Lum has more on the changes that the parade will see this year.

Aurora denies Pride Parade permit appeal
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The City of Aurora denied an appeal to reinstate the Aurora Pride Parade permit on Thursday, meaning Sunday's event is cancelled.

Appeal process underway to bring back Aurora Pride parade
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A hearing is underway in an Aurora courtroom to save the Aurora Pride parade. The parade permit was revoked this week when Aurora Police determined they could not provide enough security for the special event.

Aurora Pride loses permit, cancels parade
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The Aurora Pride Parade has been canceled due to lack of police. Organizers are planning a rally outside of the courthouse Thursday morning.