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Ed Negron

Linda Zabors

Ed Negron was a former writer and photographer for the Windy City Times, activist, and addiction counselor in the LGBTQ community in Chicago. He had also worked in housing at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago to reduce homelessness among low-income and recovering populations.

He was an outspoken advocate who mentored for his communities facing drug addiction and trafficking, former gang membership, bisexual, Puerto Rican, and veteran causes; he was a member of all these groups and it was his mission to battle the challenges inherent in these causes.

Ed was the cofounder of Queer Alliance Chicago and he served as a volunteer for many local organizations including: Latin American Men in Action (ALMA), Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use and Abuse, Equality Illinois, and International Mr. Leather (IML).

Chicago LGTB Hall of Fame inductee, 2006, at age 35

Veteran: US Army


Honorary Ed Negron Way

North Clark Street from West Devon Avenue to West Schreiber Avenue

 

Approved: December 2021

Ward: 40
Alderman: Vasquez
Neighborhood: Edgewater/Rogers Park

d. July 23, 2021. Age 50.

International Mr. Leather
6410 North Clark Street


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Windy City Times

https://www.youtube.com/user/ednpride/videos

Cindy Proyer

Linda Zabors

Cindy was a long-time resident and well known neighbor on Hermitage Avenue who helped shape and define the neighborhood with her welcoming and friendly ways.


Honorary Cindy Proyer Way

North Hermitage Ave from Glenlake to Granville Road

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 40
Alderman: Vasquez
Neighborhood: Edgewater

b. April 21, 1947
d. August 8, 2021. Age 74.