Victor Salvo, executive director and founder of the Legacy Project/Walk. Photo by Tracy Baim

Mona Noriega who spoke on behalf of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel. Photo by Tracy Baim

Victor Salvo. Photo by Hal Baim

Ralph Kennedy. Photo by Tracy Baim

Ralph Kennedy, Legacy Project board chair, with Richard Knight Jr., at the plaque for James Baldwin, sponsored by friends of the late writer Timothy Imse.

Rep. Greg Harris who spoke on behalf of Gov. Pat Quinn. Photo by Tracy Baim

Tom Tunney. Photo by Tracy Baim

Veterans and nieces of Matlovich with the Matlovich plaque. Photo by Hal Baim

At the Barbara Gittings plaque: Anne Moore, representing Gittings' widow Kay Lahusen, and Roland Hansen. Photos by Hal Baim

Vernita Gray and Pat Ewert with Bayard Rustin plaque. Photo by Hal Baim

Popular gay singer Matt Alber performed at the event. Photos by Hal Baim and Tracy Baim

The Two Spirits plaque, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. Photos by Hal Baim