Every June, communities across the country pause to celebrate Pride Month — a time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing fight for equality of the LGBTQIA+ community. For Joliet and Will County, Pride Month isn't just a national observance; it's also a chance to recognize the local organizations doing the quiet, essential work of building a safer, more affirming community right here at home. Where Pride Began Pride Month traces its roots to the Stonewall Uprising of