Chicago LGBT History Month Celebration

WHEN:

10/25/2017 -10/25/2017

WHERE:

LGBT History Month Celebration, Chicago

DESCRIPTION:

Michael W. Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer, cordially invites you to Celebrate LGBT History Month with him on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from Noon - 1:00 p.m. James R. Thompson Center. A networking recpeption will follow. Art Johnston, co-owner of Sidetrack bar in Chicago and long-time activist on GLBT and AIDS issues, will speak as keynote at this celebration. RSVP via Eventbrite or by e-mail to amorales@illinoistreasurer.gov. Congrats to our 2017 awardees! Outstanding Service in Business: Greg O’Neill, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine Outstanding Commitment in Community Service: Nancy Mullen, Youth Outlook Outstanding Commitment in Education: Kenny Martin-Ocasio, Aunt Martha's Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official: Commissioner Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Outstanding Service in Leadership: Rocco Claps, Human Rights Activist Outstanding Service in Workforce and Labor: Local 881 UFCW Outstanding Service in Sportsmanship: Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association