Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, held to honor transgender people who have died, and those who have been killed in acts of anti-trans violence.
Elise Malary, 31, made a great impact on Chicago's LGBTQ community, which was evident with a huge turnout to a candlelight vigil in Andersonville on Sunday night. Malary was remembered for not just her transgender activism, but for her presence and energy.
Evanston police confirmed Saturday that missing 31-year-old resident Elise L. Malary was identified as the person pulled from Lake Michigan Thursday afternoon.