The Chicago Firefighters Union held a march today to coincide with the NASCAR race in Grant Park. They were demanding a contract from the City after three years of not having one. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
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Gay Pride Parade
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Everyone knows what happens in Chicago on the last Sunday in June: The Gay Pride parade. Having lived on the periphery of Boystown for over two decades, I've been to my share of Gay Pride parades. Each year the parade is a little more corporate and a little less outrageous, reflecting the mainstream acceptance of gay people.