Illinois state Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs hosted an LGBTQ history month event Oct. 22 at the State of Illinois building in downtown Chicago. GayCo, Lakeside Pride singer Brandon Strawn and Richard Streetman were among the performers.
Victor Salvo, founder of The Legacy Project, gave a presentation on his agency’s work preserving LGBTQ history. Newscaster Brad Edwards was MC for the event.
Frerichs spoke of his commitment to an LGBTQ-inclusive government in Illinois.
The treasurer also presented awards to longtime LGBTQ community advocates: state Rep. Greg Harris, Mary Morten, David Munar, Owen Daniel-McCarter and Tracy Baim.
Photo from twitter.com/ILTreasurer.