Woman-owned, LGBTQ+ business UpRising Bakery in Lake of the Hills shuts down after harassment

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. (WLS) -- After nearly a year of harassment, a north suburban bakery is shutting down for good.

UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills wrote in a social media post that Wednesday was its final day of operations.
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"It was our honor to be part of this community, to be supported and loved by you, to be a positive representation, a safe place, a voice, in McHenry County," wrote owner Corinna Sac.

The woman and LGBTQ+-owned bakery has been the victim of vandalism and revenue loss after trying to host a drag show last summer.
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A fundraising campaign helped keep the bakery open temporarily, but bakery sales following the fundraiser were not sufficient to pay expenses.

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Although UpRising is not looking for a new location, Sac said it was not a goodbye. UpRising may be closed but the owner is looking for a new dream and to experience something new.
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