Pride Month is kicking off this week in the Chicago area and across the United States, and two suburbs will host events supporting the LGBTQ community this weekend.
Pride Month is kicking off this week in the Chicago area and across the United States, and two suburbs will host events supporting the LGBTQ+ community this weekend.
Both events will be part of a series of parades and festivals celebrating diversity and equality, with Chicago’s Pride events set to take place in late June.
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