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Oak Park proclaims Pride Month; residents urge sanctuary protections and expanded outreach
Summary
The board approved a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month and heard community speakers representing local LGBTQ+ organizations. During non‑agenda public comment several residents asked the village to strengthen sanctuary protections and expand supports for trans and gender‑diverse residents.
The Village Board unanimously approved a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer‑plus (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in Oak Park.
The proclamation highlighted Oak Park’s history of LGBTQ+ advocacy, cited community partners and announced two Pride events: a pride‑themed Thursday night out on June 5 and the Out in the Burbs festival on Marion Street on Saturday, June 7 (12:00–10:00 p.m.). Trusteed Brian Straw read the proclamation and representatives of local organizations accepted it and described their work.
Speakers and organizations: representatives from Oak Park area LGBTQ groups spoke in favor of the…
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