Halsted & Roscoe | Press Conference | May 30, 2019
Northalsted Business Alliance press conference at Halsted & Roscoe, dedicating Chicago’s 14 rainbow pride crosswalks just in time for Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of the historic Stonewall Inn riots that launched the LGBTQ+ pride movement.
Funding for the project came entirely from public donations at Northalsted Market Days & Chicago Pride Fest.
44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman, 13th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez, a statement from Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented by Robert Fojtik, Chicago Landmarks Director Rafael Leon, Chicago Department of Transportation, The Legacy Project Executive Director Victor Salvo and others.