The Alliance - Illinois

10/05/2026

Coming to Chicago for the Alliance’s Future Forward Conference? Let the locals help you explore! 🌈

The Alliance Illinois Board has put together a Local Guide, featuring some of our favorite restaurants, attractions, LGBTQ+ landmarks, nightlife, and neighborhood destinations.

📖 VIEW THE CHICAGO LOCAL GUIDE
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c51VLBM3A8eEmI7AxCvIvOyOf4ZWLl-2/view?usp=sharing

📍 EXPLORE THE INTERACTIVE MAP
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1dglp2Ti4aUVi4UhTkGvUzu_Xt1H5SiE

Whether you have a few hours, an open evening, or extra time before or after the conference, we hope these resources help you experience more of Chicago while you’re here.

Welcome to our city— we’re excited to have you! 🏳️‍🌈🌇🏳️‍⚧️

Explore Chicago like a local during Future Forward 2026. This map features restaurants, attractions, LGBTQ+ landmarks, and nightlife recommended by the Alliance Illinois Board. Click any location for details and a link to its website. Hours, pricing, and availability may change, so please check dire...

10/01/2026

A little competition, a lot of personality, and an incredible night with Stonewall Sports Chicago 🪩✨💖

Alliance Illinois was proud to once again support CROWNED 👑 : The All-Gender Beauty Pageant, bringing the community together for a night of fun while raising money to support local LGBTQ+ organizations.

One of our goals as a chapter is to show up beyond the real estate industry and build relationships throughout our community—while helping connect people with LGBTQ+ and allied real estate professionals they can turn to when they need guidance, resources, or support.

Congratulations to everyone who competed, organized, volunteered, and helped make the night happen. And thank you to Stonewall Sports Chicago for having us back! 🏳️‍🌈👑🏳️‍⚧️

09/19/2026

Such a great time connecting with friends, colleagues, and new faces at our Connect With Pride Happy Hour with Mainstreet REALTORS® 🏳️‍🌈

We’re proud to be one of Mainstreet REALTORS® Allied Partners and grateful for the many ways they continue to support the Alliance and help us build connections throughout the broader real estate community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, including so many members of Mainstreet’s leadership and committees, and a special thank you to Lynnette + the Mainstreet team, and Cadence Kitchen & Co. for bringing the evening together!

As always thank you to Kim Alifen for capturing the evening and giving us some great photos to share! 📸

Next up: Future Forward in Chicago! We’ll be welcoming the national LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance community to our city October 13–14, and we’re excited to have Mainstreet joining us as a conference sponsor!

Advocate. Elevate. Celebrate.

09/14/2026

😄 See you Wednesday!!

We're excited to invite you to a special happy hour co-hosted with Mainstreet Realtors®! 🍸

Join us for an evening of networking, information, and of course delicious bites and drinks!

🌟 WIN A 2-DAY PASS TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO!
Attending our happy hour? You could be heading to the National Conference for FREE! Here is how to get your entry:
• New Members: Join the Alliance during the event to get 1 entry.
• Current Members: Bring a guest who isn't a member yet. If they join at the event, you BOTH get 1 entry each!

The Rules:
• Must be present at the time of the drawing.
• Must show proof of Alliance membership to claim.
• 1 winner takes all!
Tag a friend you are bringing along, and don't miss your chance to win! 👇

Advance registration required. Use the QR or the link in the comments. 🎟

All are welcome 🤗

09/01/2026

🌈 We're excited to invite you to a special happy hour co-hosted with Mainstreet Realtors®! 🍸

Join us for an evening of networking, information, and of course delicious bites and drinks!

🌟 WIN A 2-DAY PASS TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO!
Attending our happy hour? You could be heading to the National Conference for FREE! Here is how to get your entry:
• New Members: Join the Alliance during the event to get 1 entry.
• Current Members: Bring a guest who isn't a member yet. If they join at the event, you BOTH get 1 entry each!

The Rules:
• Must be present at the time of the drawing.
• Must show proof of Alliance membership to claim.
• 1 winner takes all!
Tag a friend you are bringing along, and don't miss your chance to win! 👇

Advance registration required. Use the QR or the link in the comments. 🎟

All are welcome 🤗

08/19/2026

👀 Join us tomorrow for a virtual lunch and learn!

The Alliance - Illinois invites you to join us before the monthly town hall for a virtual lunch & learn where we will equip you with the knowledge and tools to maximize your online presence and thrive!

🌟 Our Rockstar lineup includes the fabulous Angie Javier of Realtor.com who will show us the ABC'S of AEO, GEO, and GPT 💡 and our amazing Executive Director, Alex Cruz who will guide you through optimizing your member profile!

All are welcome! 🤗

Thursday, August 20 1 - 230pm CDT 🗓
Scan the QR or use the link to register

The Alliance Illinois Presents: Get Found. Get Connected - AI Search & Digital Profile Optimization - Event Registration https://share.google/3piZZDCu3glLHdMh0

08/12/2026

👀 We see you! Or don't we? 🤔

The Alliance - Illinois invites you to join us before the monthly town hall for a virtual lunch & learn where we will equip you with the knowledge and tools to maximize your online presence and thrive!

🌟 Our Rockstar lineup includes the fabulous Angie Javier of Realtor.com who will show us the ABC'S of AEO, GEO, and GPT 💡 and our amazing Executive Director, Alex Cruz who will guide you through optimizing your member profile!

All are welcome! 🤗

Thursday, August 20 1 - 230pm CDT 🗓
Scan the QR or use the link to register

https://members.realestatealliance.org/event-calendar/Search?from=08%2F20%2F2026&to=08%2F21%2F2026&mode=0&cid=11157&DateFilter=5&fbclid=IwVERDUATpoVxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHk6-RcaVj7bJRihSmU2kSEzmQG21LZVhTFQ_SjJW24CYmi83x6EOBJZ6DvQf_aem_RWUa2CLHZUclTVOBWcCxMA

*please note, the time on the event registration page is incorrect ⏳️

07/30/2026

What a day! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Our Alliance-Illinois team showed up for Brave Space Alliance’s Dignity Dash with 12 participants, incredible energy, and an amazing community spirit.

Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal helping support BSA’s identity-affirming programs and services.

THANK YOU to everyone who walked, ran, biked, donated, volunteered, and cheered us on throughout the day. We’re grateful to be part of such a supportive community and can’t wait to do it again next year 🤩🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚴

07/24/2026

👟 Help us across the finish line...

This coming Sunday, The Alliance - Illinois is lacing up for the Brave Space Alliance Dignity Dash 5K!

We are $150 away from reaching our team goal and your support will get us there 🌟

Thank you to everyone who has donated, offered words of encouragement, or joined our team. We couldn't do this without you! 🤗

​Click the link to join us or donate today:
https://pro.gofundme.com/team/835963

07/22/2026

👟 Sunday run day!

This coming Sunday, The Alliance - Illinois is lacing up for the Brave Space Alliance Dignity Dash 5K!

​⏳️ There is still time to join the team or donate to help us reach our goal and make a difference 🥰

​Click the link to join us or donate today:
https://pro.gofundme.com/team/835963