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Page 1 of GayLife, Feature of theBar
Page 1 of GayLife, Vol. 5 No. 7, edition featuring theBar in Champaign.
"New dress regulation wins kiss", December 9, 1971
Newspaper article in the Daily Illini, December 9, 1971, about amendments to the Champaign city dress code, that would now allow people of all genders to dress in any gendered clothing without legal repercussions.
"Gay Liberation Front letter: Urbana dress code hit", January 8, 1972
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, January 8, 1972, about the Gay Liberation Front's challenge of the Urbana dress code law, or "cross dressing ordinance".
"Where gays can feel unfettered", July 8, 1975
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, July 8, 1975, about the Balloon Saloon and another unnamed gay bar.
Clipping of "Laws Inhibit Homosexual Activity", in The Daily Illini, October 16, 1971
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, October 16, 1971, about laws inhibiting homosexual activity.
"Miss Gay Champaign Pageant at C St.: Peorian Takes Contest", Nov. 1990
Newspaper article from The Gay/Lesbian Prairie Press, November 1990, about the first ever Miss Gay Champaign Pageant at Chester Street Bar.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 3
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 2
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 1
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
"Urbana council finally passes Human rights ordinance", Nov. 19, 1975
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, November 19, 1975, about the Urbana Human Rights Ordinance.