This is why I came to Illinois

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-landlord-to-pay-80k-for-threatening-to-call-ice-agents-on-tenants/3691575/

created by Ok-Juggernaut-4698 on 08/03/2025 at 16:03 UTC

716 upvotes, 38 top-level comments (showing 25)

This is why I left Florida and came to Illinois in 2024.

I'm not an immigrant, I'm lilly white, but my privilege card is damaged because I'm part of the "rainbow Mafia" and know that I'm on the P2025 agenda.

Comments

Comment by uiuc-liberal at 08/03/2025 at 16:08 UTC

373 upvotes, 2 direct replies

We're one of the few safe Havens for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midwest

Comment by wakeupangry_ at 08/03/2025 at 16:05 UTC

67 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome! 🤗 🌈

Comment by Polkawillneverdie17 at 08/03/2025 at 17:41 UTC

24 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome to Illinois!!

Comment by Comfortable_Ad3981 at 08/03/2025 at 17:57 UTC

27 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome to Chicago!

Comment by Nika65 at 08/03/2025 at 17:55 UTC

38 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I wear a pride pin on my baseball hat and my work backpack. I’m straight as an arrow but I want anyone who isn’t to know they are safe with me. Welcome to Illinois!

Comment by bibliophile224 at 08/03/2025 at 16:16 UTC

59 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Welcome! We love our rainbow mafia (or alphabet mafia as my daughter calls it!)

Comment by The_Purple_Banner at 08/03/2025 at 20:31 UTC

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

The immortal Khan is a benevolent lord who does not see color, gender, or sexuality.

Comment by heyashrose at 08/03/2025 at 16:35 UTC

31 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Welcome! I just made my way back to IL (I grew up here), after spending the last 15 years in Texas. So relieved to be home.

Comment by Pixel_Nerd92 at 08/03/2025 at 16:55 UTC

19 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I moved to start anew with my previous partner. Hail from Alabama. It's lovely here.

I'm not faulted on my job performance for being gay, so I'm happy here.

Comment by Sea-Record2502 at 08/03/2025 at 16:26 UTC

24 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome to Illinois.

Comment by Prestigious_Badger36 at 08/03/2025 at 16:38 UTC

27 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Welcome! Grab a joint & a friend of any gender - those are welcome here too 😁

Comment by Mimsy_Borogrove at 09/03/2025 at 03:58 UTC

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome friend! Glad you are here.

Comment by hnybun128 at 08/03/2025 at 16:21 UTC

17 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here where your rights will be protected!!!

Comment by Maxed_Zerker at 08/03/2025 at 16:39 UTC

26 upvotes, 4 direct replies

Wish I could. I pathetically follow this subreddit from Florida, hoping one day for greener pastures for myself. (am trans)

Comment by nottodayautoimmune at 09/03/2025 at 14:59 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

To OP and all of you in the replies who have made your way here or are en route, welcome to Illinois! We are happy to have you here! :)

Comment by Dalearev at 08/03/2025 at 16:29 UTC

14 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Welcome! We love rainbows 🌈 and variety, it’s the space of life.

Comment by Ihatemunchies at 08/03/2025 at 17:27 UTC

12 upvotes, 0 direct replies

We’re looking to do the same. We grew up and have family in Iowa but hell no, Illinois for sure. I love your governor!

Comment by RainbowPhoenix1080 at 08/03/2025 at 16:42 UTC

17 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I realized last year that i was trans. Made me thankful that I've lived in Illinois my whole life!

Comment by smaugofbeads at 09/03/2025 at 01:39 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Cobden is welcoming and just south of Carbondale and is ripe for tourism

Comment by user_not_found_970 at 08/03/2025 at 20:23 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I'm also a paper skinned person, who is privileged enough to already live in a blue state (NJ). But the vibes here are RANCID (MAGA everywhere) and Phil Murphy is a pu$y a$ bi+ch who won't stand up to anyone, so I'm also making my way to Illinois where I know I'll feel safer. I secured a job already, just waiting for an apartment to approve us, so pray/keep your fingers crossed/manifest etc for me please yall!