In Arlington Heights, the only banners that are allowed to fly at the hall are the official flags of the United States of America, state of Illinois and village as well as the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
However, the Pride flag is not on the list. The Daily Herald reported that after a request to fly the Pride flag at Arlington Heights village hall, board members narrowly approved new, written rules permitting four flags that can be flown. Lynn (Kaylyn) Ahn (she/they) told Windy City Times that Arlington Heights doesn't fly the Pride flag so there would be an upcoming rally there, and that they are working with other individuals and groups, such as the League of Women Voters of Arlington Heights.Īccording to an Instagram account belonging to 'Luke.Sparreo,' the suburb 'just passed an ordinance banning the Pride and Juneteenth flags at village buildings.' The post then instructs people to email various village officials, including Mayor Tom Hayes. The individual who organized a June 30 protest in Elk Grove Village against what many perceived to be an anti-trans+ law as well as the lack of a Pride flag flying there is now looking at what is happening in a different Chicago suburb. This article shared 1829 times since Sat Jul 10, 2021
