Close-up of protesters at gay-liberation rally in Grant Park, April 1970. (Margaret Olin)

The political awakening of Chicago's gay and lesbian community is documented in a new book called "Queer Clout: Chicago and the Rise of Gay Politics."

We take another look at how lesbian and gay sailors are making waves -- and history -- at the Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, as well as at the White House.

With the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," lesbian and gay sailors are making waves -- and history -- at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago.