Pritzker says he’s proud to celebrate Pride Month in Illinois

Posted on June 18, 2019
The pride rainbow flag flew over the Illinois Capitol for the first time this week. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin Yount

SPRINGFIELD – The pride flag flew above the Illinois Capitol for the first time ever this week, but it shouldn’t be a surprise, given Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s longtime support of LGBTQ equality.

The state’s new governor said his mother was a supporter of LGBTQ rights.

Pritzker last week told a crowd at an LGBTQ pride event in Chicago that her advocacy never left him.

And, the governor said, he’s bringing that focus on LGBTQ equality to his time in office.

“That means bringing new voices to the table,” Pritzker said Friday. “It means taking public policy in new, inclusive directions. And it means helping our government better serve all of the people in our state.”

The governor this week ordered the rainbow pride flag to be flown above both the governor’s mansion and the Illinois State Capitol.

“I am really proud,” Pritzker said. “I am proud to have stood by your side for my entire life, and to work with all of you now as governor. And in the months and years ahead, to advance the cause of equality and equity. I am honored to join you in the celebration during this Pride month.”

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