https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7434416&GUID=D5452AC8-4B18-4075-8C45-E86FD28F3D28Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7434416&GUID=D5452AC8-4B18-4075-8C45-E86FD28F3D28D5452AC8-4B18-4075-8C45-E86FD28F3D28-2025-06-12-17-47-55Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING NORTH HALSTED AS A DIVERSE CORRIDOR OF NIGHTLIFE, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, AND ADVOCACY IN HONOR OF ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY WHEREAS, North Halsted, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago and Cook County’s 10th District, stands as one of the most recognized LGBTQIA+ communities in the United States, proudly known as “Boystown”, the first officially designated gay village in the country; and WHEREAS, the North Halsted corridor has evolved into a dynamic cultural and economic district defined by its inclusive spirit, vibrant nightlife, beloved restaurants, and unwavering commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights, visibility, and equality; and WHEREAS, North Halsted has served not only as a refuge but as a national model for LGBTQIA+ activism, expression, and empowerment, continuously fostering a sense of belonging for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; and WHEREAS, the neighborhood is home to the Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s most comprehensive LGBTQIA+ community center, and to Howard Brown Health, a Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:47:55 GMT