Threats Made, Protests Planned Over Suburban Bakery's Kid-Friendly Drag Brunch, Police Say
"I went to bed and said if this is the hill we die on we are going to die loud and proud. We have always fought for equality for everyone," UpRising Bakery and Cafe's owner said.
Suburban Bakery Targeted After Planning Drag Show Could Soon Close ‘Due to Horrific Harassment': Owner
UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills said it plans to close on March 31 if it cannot make up for losses it has experienced since it became the center of controversy in July 2022.
“Closing our doors is the direct result of the horrific attacks, endless harassment, and unrelenting negative misinformation about our establishment in the last eight months,” owner Corinna Sac said in a statement.
How it started - (July 2022) -
Threats Made, Protests Planned Over Suburban Bakery's Kid-Friendly Drag Brunch, Police Say
"I went to bed and said if this is the hill we die on we are going to die loud and proud. We have always fought for equality for everyone," UpRising Bakery and Cafe's owner said.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/threats-made-protests-planned-at-suburban-bakerys-kid-friendly-drag-brunch-police-say-bakery-says-event-will-go-on/2886690/
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How it's going - (March 2023) -
Suburban Bakery Targeted After Planning Drag Show Could Soon Close ‘Due to Horrific Harassment': Owner
UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills said it plans to close on March 31 if it cannot make up for losses it has experienced since it became the center of controversy in July 2022.
“Closing our doors is the direct result of the horrific attacks, endless harassment, and unrelenting negative misinformation about our establishment in the last eight months,” owner Corinna Sac said in a statement.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-bakery-targeted-after-planning-drag-show-could-soon-close-due-to-horrific-harassment-owner/3097885/
Archived link - https://archive.ph/spPr0