The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame is privately funded through generous donations from individuals, businesses and organizations.
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RICHARD W. PFEIFFER & TIMOTHY K. FRYE
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BOI MAGAZINEBoi Magazine is a lifestyles magazine (print and web) featuring Horoscopes, Dining Guide, fun photos in Out N’ About, music reviews in Groove Line, Bars And Clubs Directory, Dear Daisy, Nightlife Planner, plus much much more. |
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CENTER ON HALSTEDCenter on Halsted has become an exciting and highly visible symbol for the LGBT community of Chicago, serving diverse social, recreational, cultural, and social service needs of youth and adults in a safe, inviting and nurturing environment. It has office and meeting space for community organizations, drop-in space for youth and for older adults, gallery space, cultural programming and recreational space including basketball and volleyball courts along with parking, ground level retail and a rooftop memorial garden. |
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CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUMOut in Chicago spans diverse stories and perspectives and explores issues such as language, gender expression, formation of identity, the role of LGBT people in politics and culture, and family relationships. It balances private stories with public perspectives in relation to gender, community, and identity and spotlights the inspiring and charged heritage of this diverse Chicago community, whose history truly belongs to all of us. |
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CHICAGO PRIDEChicagoPride.com is a daily lifestyle, entertainment and networking web/app whose mission has been connecting and inspiring people; and showcasing opportunities that make a difference in the lives of LGBT individuals and communities. Over the past fifteen years, through LGBT-related news, local business reviews, interviews, events, historic photo coverage and free personal ads, ChicagoPride.com has been capturing the faces, feelings, moments and meanings of the the city’s vibrant LGBT community. |
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GRAB MAGAZINEGRAB Magazine, Chicago’s Bi-Weekly LGBT Publication. |
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HALL’S RENTALSince 1958… With more than four decades of experience, family owned and operated, Hall’s is the premiere event rental service in the Midwest able to serve parties and events as intimate as 10 or as large as 10,000. |
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HOUSE OF BLUESHouse of Blues is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art. Our commitment to serving the community will always be a priority. House of Blues® Chicago is located at 329 N. Dearborn Chicago. |
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INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHERInternational Mr. Leather was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 for 31 years of drawing worldwide attention and attendance to Chicago by way of its annual weekend of events for the international leather community, significantly contributing to Chicago’s tourism revenue; it has also been a pioneer in support of LGBT rights and health issues. |
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J&L CATERINGFor more than a decade, J&L Catering has been one of Chicago’s most celebrated catering services. From private entertaining to executive food service management, J&L continues to bring freshness and creativity to Chicago’s catering market. |
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MICHAEL A. LEPPENMichael A. Leppen was inducted in 2001 for his work as philanthropist, fund-raiser, and board member, he has provided leadership and financial support for a large variety of nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area and elsewhere, many of them serving sexual-minority communities with regard to concerns such as HIV/AIDS, lesbian health, youth work and mass media. |
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NAPLETON’S NORTHWESTERN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGENapleton’s Northwestern Chrysler Jeep Dodge, located in Chicago, IL, prioritizes customer satisfaction. They are confident that their broad selection of auto parts, financing support and certified technicians will make your vehicle ownership experience a positive one. |
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SIDETRACKSidetrack was inducted in 2006 for 25 years not only as an innovative, nationally known, and world-class music-video bar but also as an unparalleled backer of LGBT organizations and efforts of all stripes, ranging from social to social service to sports to cultural to political. |
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Mark, Vice President & General Counsel – Walter E. Smithe Furniture DesignsLoyola School of Law by way of St Mary’s Winona |
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SUPERGURL IMAGESSince 1997, Supergurl Images has been creating art and graphics locally and abroad. Well known in the GLBT Community for work with many bars, restaurants, organizations, not for profits, retail and more, this “one gurl show” is your source for innovative, stand out logos, ads, posters, menus, flyers, invitations and more! Supergurl Images is proud to be a designer and sponsor of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. |
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WAVELAND BOWLWaveland Bowl was voted Chicago’s Best Bowling Center by Citysearch.com for TWO Years in a row! When you think of bowling in Chicago, do you have a vision of a smoke-filled bowling alley, or do you envision a non-smoking, clean, modern, facility with state-of-the-art features such as automatic bumpers and computerized scoring on every lane? |
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WINDY CITY TIMESWindy City Media Group serves the diverse communication needs of the gay and lesbian community. It is the only regional gay media group in the U.S. with multi-media projects, including an online podcast, two weekly publications, one monthly ethnic online magazine, and an online resource guide. And all of our products are available online. |
SPONSOR
AIDS Foundation of Chicago • Big Chicks • Michelle Feuer and Michael Sanders • Hamburger Mary’s
Hell In A Handbag Productions • Arthur Johnston and José Pena • MB Financial
Gail Morse and Lauren Verdich • William L. Pry • Richard B. Turner