🏳️‍🌈 ABOUT FYA


Welcome Home, Illinois Valley
A place where everyone belongs. A space where everyone shines.

FYA (For You All) was born out of a simple but powerful idea:
Everyone deserves a place to belong.

In a region where inclusive spaces have been too few and far between, Katie and Ricky knew it was time to create something different. The Illinois Valley needed a spot that celebrates individuality, community, and connection without judgment.

FYA is more than a bar. It’s a living, breathing love letter to the Illinois Valley.
It’s a stage for drag queens. A mic for karaoke kings and queens. A dance floor for everybody who just wants to let go. It's a place for LGBTQIA+ folks, allies, newcomers, regulars, misfits, dreamers, and everyone in between.

At FYA, you don’t just enter a bar.
You enter a community.
You enter a movement.

👑 MEET RICKY + Katie

Ricky:
Social butterfly. Vibe curator. Advocate for all.
Born and raised in the Illinois Valley, Ricky left for a time, but his heart never really did. He brings a big-city attitude with a small-town soul — blending energy, inclusivity, and pure joy into the daily heartbeat of FYA. He’s the guy who’ll know your name, know your favorite shot, and never let you leave without a smile.

Katie:
Quiet power. Community queen. Karaoke legend.
Katie has been a longtime force behind the scenes in the Illinois Valley’s business and creative community. As a proud parent and advocate for inclusivity, she brings heart, hustle, and a serious sense of humor to everything she does. She believes that safe spaces aren't a luxury — they're a necessity — and she’s working to make the Illinois Valley feel more like home for everyone.

Together, Katie and Ricky have built a space that’s bold, unfiltered, and full of love — for you all.

🎉 OUR MISSION

More than drinks. More than drag. More than music.

FYA is here to:

  • Build an authentic, inclusive community event space

  • Provide a safe, supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community

  • Celebrate local artists, musicians, performers, and dreamers

  • Offer something for every kind of night out — from wild dance parties to chill Sunday brunches

No judgment. No drama.
Just good people, good vibes, and better nights.