Planned Parenthood IL Action presents Fighting Forward: Freedom for Every Body

Morga Manufacturing 401 N. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL, United States

On Thursday, February 2, 2023, we will come together for the first time since Roe was overturned. Please join Planned Parenthood Illinois Action at their winter political fundraiser as we celebrate our monumental midterm election wins, and work towards securing freedom for every BODY! The event will be co-chaired by both of our distinguished Illinois […]

A Conversation with Elevated Access

Join Will County NOW the evening of February 15th for a conversation with Mike Bonanza, one of the founders of Elevated Access. Mike will talk about how Elevated Access came to be, what their mission is, and what NOW can do to support their mission. There will be a Q&A period during the last 15 […]

International Women’s Day

Virtual

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK It is not surprising that women worldwide are underpaid and underrepresented in society, although they work as hard as men. Women are more vulnerable and susceptible to physical and sexual abuse in their domestic or work settings. The imbalance will continue if the world does not come together to end […]

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Lake in the Hill Village Hall 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, United States

McHenry County NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media, and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. Join us as we take action to elect candidates for School Board, Library Trustee and College Board seats that support equality, inclusiveness. Bring your flags and […]

IL NOW Spring State Council/LEF Meeting

Virtual

The spring Illinois NOW State Council/LEF meeting will be on held on Sunday, April 23rd at 1:00PM. Note the start time. This meeting will be virtual. The LEF will meet first at 1 PM, then followed by the Illinois NOW State Council at 1:30. The State Council is comprised of the Executive Committee, all chapter […]

NOW’s Feminist State of the Union, featuring Hillary Clinton

Virtual

Please join the National Organization for Women for the Second Annual Feminist State of the Union, featuring five stupendous feminist leaders: Hillary Rodham Clinton (needs no introduction!); Joseline Garcia, Co-Founder & Executive Director at UN-PAC; Dr. C. Nicole Mason, President and CEO Emeritus of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR); Margaret Haung, President and […]

Voices of Courage: Care Is Not A Crime, with John Oliver

Virtual

Please join Physicians for Reproductive Health for Voices of Courage: Care Is Not A Crime, a benefit celebrating courageous voices against the criminalization of reproductive health care. Honoring Dr. Bhavik Kumar and Dr. DeShawn Taylor, and with special guests John Oliver and Olivia Julianna. Full bios here — check em out! Nearly one year after […]

Elgin PRIDE Festival

Elgin PRIDE

ELGIN'S FIRST PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL COMING JUNE 3, 2023 11AM-4PM ELGbtq+ Presents: elgin pride We are very excited to be bringing the first LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival to Elgin, Illinois! Many surrounding suburbs have been doing Pride festivals with great success and thousands in attendance. Festival plans were initially started in 2019 and […]