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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WRSP) — The Legacy Project is currently on display at the University of Illinois Springfield.

This year’s annual month-long Queertober event – hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Resource Office – begins on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the PAC Concourse, where ECCE Speaker Series guest Victor Salvo, along with UIS professors Dr. Holly Kent and Dr. Jason Pierceson, will present The Legacy Wall to UIS.

Springfield- The Legacy Wall: LGBT History Exhibit is coming to The University of Illinois Springfield.

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series, LGBTQA Resource Office, Diversity Center, College of Public Affairs and Administration and UIS Departments of Women & Gend

On Aug. 24, 1987, one of the most significant, audacious and passionate figures both in the United States civil rights movement and innumerable worldwide causes dedicated to the betterment of humanity and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom breathed his last breath.

On Aug. 24, 1987, one of the most significant, audacious and passionate figures both in the United States civil rights movement and innumerable worldwide causes dedicated to the betterment of humanity and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom breathed his last breath.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- June is Pride Month and Sunday is the annual Gay Pride Parade in Chicago. Among all the celebrations along North Halsted Street is a one-of-a-kind monument. Attached to the tall rainbow pillars that line the street is the Legacy Walk Project.

Christine Jorgensen was born 90 years ago, on May 30, 1926.  An American trans woman, she was the first person to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery. Upon graduation from the Bronx’s Christopher Columbus High School in 1945, she was drafted into the U.S.

The Chicago-based SHE100, a donor-informed fund for LGBTQ organizations, hosted its annual grants giving event March 13 at Center on Halsted.

Several surprises await those who visit The Legacy Project exhibit  on view at Illinois State University's Milner Library until next Friday. The project pays tribute to the contributions of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender individuals throughout history.