As Pride Month wraps up, we're giving a special tip of a hat to the allies – whether it's the mom who warmly embraces her newly-out child, or in this case, two notable Chicagoans.

Long before it was hip or cool to support the gay community these two notable Chicagoans risked their reputations and supported the cause ...

At this year's event, big dollars were raised in Dee's honor for the Legacy Project Chicago's educational curriculum, which mandates that students in Illinois learn about the contributions of the gay community. The hope is to promote acceptance and inclusion.