Royal Oak Music Theatre. The suburban city of Royal Oak has long been friendly to the LGBTQ community. It has a youthful, exciting vibe with more than 85 boutiques, salons and retail shops; outdoor seats at more than 70 restaurants; several live and movie theaters, a comedy club and more.
Jack Campbell, a founding owner, lead the fight to oppose the anti-gay Save Our Children campaign lead by Anita Bryan in the early 70's; supported the formation of MCC, the Gay Games, and the National Gay Task Force; plus, contributed to the Human Rights building in Washing D.C.
Evanston's proximity to Northwestern University contributes to its gay-friendly repute. And Oak Lawn balances LGBTQ nightlife with city access. What Other Areas of Illinois Offer Thriving LGBTQ Culture? Beyond Chicagoland, pockets across Illinois celebrate Pride loudly. Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Alton and Galesburg all host annual Pride fests.
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