Politicians attend Equality Illinois' pre-Parade reception

Before Chicago’s 2022 Pride Parade, Equality Illinois held a reception for elected officials, candidates and community leaders at Fat Cat Bar.

Among those who were slated to attend were Gov. JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman, US Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, and many other state and local officials and candidates.