City leaders kicked off Pride Month on Monday with a ceremonial flag raising in downtown.
The Progress Pride Flag will wave over Daley Plaza throughout the month of June.
"We believe you should be able to live authentically as your true self no matter who you love or how you identify," Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison said. "We stand here to say if your state or local government won't respect you, Cook County proudly welcomes you."
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