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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Kaitlin Washburn

Uprising Bakery to close following harassment, vandalism for hosting drag performance

UpRising Bakery and Cafe, 2104 W. Algonquin Road in Lake in the Hills, was targeted July 23 by a vandal who broke out windows and scrawled hateful graffiti on the business. (UpRising Bakery and Cafe/Facebook)

Uprising Bakery & Café in Lake in the Hills has announced it will close at the end of the month after facing multiple attacks for hosting a drag performance.

Corinna Sac, the owner of the bakery, said in a news release that operating her business has become a nightmare. Sac opened Uprising in 2021 to provide a variety of baked goods for anyone, including gluten-free and vegan options and wedding cakes for LGBTQ couples.

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