Events

On January 20th, days before the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, feminists all across the USA will be marching and protesting ... to shore up our forces and take on the work ahead in the fight for reproductive freedom.  Here in McHenry County, please join McHenry County NOW and McHenry County Citizens for Choice, as we […]

Please join the American Humanist Association for a nationwide online Town Hall on Protecting Transgender Rights. This sure-to-be-fascinating event will feature Sarah Ray, transgender activist and Trek podcaster; Alison Gill, American Atheist Legal and Policy Vice President; and Kris Tassone, Policy Counsel for the National Center for Transgender Equality, It's on Monday, January 22nd, from […]

On Tuesday, January 30th, Chicago for Abortion Rights will be hosting The Year Ahead In The Fight For Reproductive Justice, a roundtable discussion on the many aspects of the ongoing fight for bodily autonomy. Local reproductive and social justice organizations will have materials, books, and swag; come learn about ways you can get involved! Click […]

Maria Peterson, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 52nd district, including parts of McHenry County, writes: Dear Friends and Supporters:  With the overturning of Roe v Wade, reproductive rights remains a key concern for voters including in the 52nd IL State House District.  With the district quickly moving away from the extremism of the […]

Save the date and join us at the 2024 luncheon of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, featuring the famed Busy Philipps as keynote speaker. Get your tickets here ! Please join the ACLU of Illinois for our annual Lunch on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM. The event will be held in person at […]

Lisa Battisfore of Reproductive Transparency Now writes:  "Join Reproductive Transparency Now and Chicago for Abortion Rights at 5:30pm CT on Friday, March 8th, to rally and protest the anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center that recently opened at 1212 N. La Salle Drive, right next door to Planned Parenthood. Local residents and neighbors deserve to know the […]

Crystal Lake CPC Protest Please join McHenry County Citizens for Choice (that's us) and McHenry County NOW (the McHenry County Chapter of the National Organization for Women) for the next in our series of pop-up pro-choice protests. We'll be protesting in Johnsburg, not far from one of the "crisis pregnancy centers" - fake clinics that […]

Chicago Foundation for Women's Impact Awards honors trailblazing individuals working tirelessly to ensure women and girls have the support they need to succeed.  Please join us as we celebrate Women's History Month and honor this year's 2024 Impact Award Honorees. It's all happening on the evening of Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 (the day after the […]

Please join Northwest CASA (the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault) for their inaugural Film and Wine Festival.  Enjoy an evening of films created by women, about women, yet for all to enjoy. Your admission grants you access to film screenings,, hors d'oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, spirited intermissions, and immeasurable inspiration. It's all happening on […]

Please join Planned Parenthood of Illinois for their Annual Celebration.  Join us for a moving evening dedicated to raising funds to further the critical mission of Planned Parenthood of Illinois' (PPIL). We will celebrate the dedication and support of our PPIL community of health care staff, patients, board, volunteers, and supporters. It's on Wednesday, May […]