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SUMMARY:Stop Fake Clinics:  A Pro-Abortion Picket Line
DESCRIPTION:A big coalition — including and especially Reproductive Transparency Now — has come together for a Pro-Abortion Picket Line in downtown Chicago on at 5:00 pm on Thursday September 28th\, to protest an anti-abortion fundraiser being held at the Union League Club.  Please RSVP on EventBrite and visit the Facebook event page. \nThat alone is reason enough to high-tail it down to the city\, but even more important:  the funder we’re protesting is for the network of “crisis pregnancy centers” besetting us.  So come on down if you can.  Bring your friends\, your favorite pro-abortion signs\, and your outside voices. \nIf you’re not able to make it for the event itself\, you can still help! Spread the word by sharing these recent posts from Instagram\, Facebook\, and Twitter/X. \n \nFrom the Event Facebook page: \nSTOP FAKE CLINICS: A Pro-Abortion Picket Line\n\nJoin us at 5:00pm on Thursday\, September 28th\, to picket an anti-abortion fundraiser being hosted at the Union League Club of Chicago. Specifically\, this fundraiser benefits Aid for Women\, a network of anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs\, or “Fake Clinics”) in the Chicagoland area.\n\nThe Aid for Women located in downtown Chicago is just one of at least 97 “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) in the state of Illinois. CPCs are anti-abortion organizations\, usually 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofits\, that target pregnant people with deceptive and misleading information in order to prevent them from seeking abortion care. Many of these CPCs also use “non-diagnostic” and pseudo-medical services to trick people into thinking that they are unbiased healthcare providers.\n\nThis fundraiser was hosted at the same location on September 28th last year\, which is surely not a coincidence. September 28th is International Safe Abortion Day\, a global day of action where abortion activists and advocates around the world stand in solidarity to fight for reproductive healthcare\, maternal health\, and unhindered access to safe abortions.\n\nIf you are living in or visiting the Chicago area and believe in full bodily autonomy for all people\, then we need you at this event!  It is critical that we show the Union League Club of Chicago that they are supporting racist\, sexist\, anti-abortion bigotry by hosting this event every year.\n\nThe event’s co-sponsors include Chicago Abortion Fund\, Chicago for Abortion Rights\, Chicago National Organization for Women\, Gay Liberation Network\, Illinois Choice Action Team\, Illinois National Organization for Women\, Indivisible Evanston\, Indivisible Illinois\, Midwest Access Coalition\, Reproductive Transparency Now\, and Stop Trans Genocide – Chicago.\n\n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/stop-fake-clinics-a-pro-abortion-picket-line/
LOCATION:65 West Jackson Blvd\, 65 West Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
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SUMMARY:M Triple C Adopt A Highway October event
DESCRIPTION:MCCC’s Adopt-a- Highway – 15th year! \nWednesday\, October 11th\, 2023\nPlease Join Us  at 9:30 \nI hope everyone who has helped in the past can once again be on the best ‘road crew’ ever.  It’s great exercise & fun.  We are always done in 1 1/2 hrs. or less. \nWe are required to do 4 clean ups each year. April & October are mandatory months. We do a third one in July or August. We found it hasn’t been necessary to do 4 because we are so awesome. \nThank you!\nNancy Schwab \nWEDNESDAY\, October 11th\nMCCC’s Adopt a Highway road clean-up\n(we clean one mile on Walkup Rd. between Hillside and Pleasant Rds.) \nMeeting place:\nPrairie Ridge High School on Walkup Rd.\nWe park in the driveway entrance to the school.\nWe provide safety vests\, pickers\, bags\, sunscreen.\nJust bring a water bottle.\nPlease spread the word.  Bring a friend.\nTHANK YOU !! \nPlease RSVP to info@mcccprochoice.org if you can join us.
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/m-triple-c-adopt-a-highway-october-event/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T143000
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SUMMARY:Evanston Pro-Choice Rally & March
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the Evanston Pro-Choice Rally & March. \nIt’s at noon on Sunday October 15th at Raymond Park\, in downtown Evanston\, on the east side of Chicago Avenue between Lake Street on the south and Grove Street on the north.  There’s street parking\, and the Sherman Plaza Parking Garage is just a few blocks away. \nThere will be a rally with inspirational speakers and music\, followed by a march through downtown Evanston. \nMore details coming soon … \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/evanston-pro-choice-rally-march/
LOCATION:Raymond Park\, Lake St & Chicago Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oct 17: Personal PAC's 30th Annual Awards Luncheon featuring Gretchen Whitmer
DESCRIPTION:If there’s one single reason why Illinois is a pro-choice state\, it is Personal PAC.  So you won’t want to miss their 30th Annual Awards Luncheon featuring the amazing Gretchen Whitmer\, Governor of Michigan and Champion for Choice. \nGet your tickets today !!!! \nIt’s all happening on Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023\, at the Chicago Hilton & Towers\, 720 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.  If past experience is any guide\, registration opens around 11\, the program starts promptly at noon and will be done by 1:30. \nIt ain’t cheap — $250 per ticket — but as the saying goes\, Freedom Is Never Free.  It is vital that Illinois remain a pro-choice state\, and that means Personal PAC must be extremely well funded.  So get your tickets today\, and we’ll see you there ! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/personal-pacs-30th-annual-awards-luncheon-featuring-gretchen-whitmer/
LOCATION:Chicago Hilton & Towers\, 720 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:CPC's:  A Threat to Public Health & Reproductive Justice
DESCRIPTION:Please join McHenry County Citizens for Choice\, McHenry County NOW\, Ilinois NOW and Toby’s Fund for Reproductive Health Equity\, for a special presentation by Lisa Battisfore\, founder and president of Reproductive Transparency Now (RTN) focusing on Crisis Pregnancy Centers:  A Threat to Public Health and Reproductive Justice. \nIt’s via Zoom on the evening of Monday\, October 23rd\, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. \nPlease click here to register.  Note:  this is RTN’s registration site\, and requires you to have a Zoom account.  If you don’t already have your personal Zoom account\, visit zoom.us to obtain one — it’s free and just takes a second. \nThere are more than 2\,500 anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) across the United States\, yet most people know very little about them. In fact\, many people visit them seeking medical information about abortion not realizing that they are supported and managed by anti-abortion extremist organizations. \nMost CPCs are not licensed medical facilities and do not have on-site medical staff; yet\, they are offering pregnancy tests\, ultrasounds\, and in some cases\, testing for select sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But can we trust these staunchly anti-abortion organizations to provide medically accurate information? \nPlease join McHenry County Citizens for Choice\, McHenry County NOW\, and Toby’s Fund for Reproductive Health Equity for this virtual information session hosted by Reproductive Transparency Now. \nPlease click here to register. \n***IMPORTANT: For security reasons\, you must register for this meeting using an email address that is associated with a Zoom account (including a free account). If you receive an error that says you are not an “authorized user\,” that means you do not have a Zoom account associated with that email. You will be able to create a Zoom account for free. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/cpcs-a-threat-to-public-health-reproductive-justice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T203000
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SUMMARY:It's Time to Dance ! - featuring Lynne Belsky
DESCRIPTION:Please join North & NW Suburban Chicago NOW for a presentation by Lynne Belsky of “A Time To Dance.” \nJoin us at 7:00 pm on Thursday October 26th\, in-person at the Northbrook Public Library\, 1201 Cedar Lane\, or via Zoom. \nPlease click here to register either way — and if you’re joining us in person\, please also email us at nwsubilnow@gmail.com to let us know. \nHere’s the event on Facebook. \n“Time To Dance” (www.time-to-dance.org) is a non-profit organization based in Highland Park that encourages women over 50 to take dance lessons in a judgment-free environment. Through discussion and a demonstration by a troupe of six dancers\, Lynne will explain how dancing at all ages has proven to increase energy\, strength\, balance\, flexibility and more. There also will be a chance to practice some steps\, so wear comfortable shoes and clothing. \nThis will be our chapter’s first in-person meeting since 2020\, so we’re hoping you can join us at the Northbrook Library. Taking a dance class\, whether it be ballet\, tap\, modern\, fitness … allows you to be part of a caring\, supportive community. And it’s so much fun! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/nnw-now-hybrid-meeting-featuring-lynn-belsky-of-time-to-dance/
LOCATION:Northbrook Public LIbrary\, 1201 Cedar Lane\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000
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SUMMARY:Stop the Lies:  Protest the Fake Pregnancy Clinics
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’s pictures from the event. \nHere’s the News Release published on the day. \n“Crisis pregnancy centers” – in other words\, Fake Clinics – are all over the place. Their goal is to deceive vulnerable pregnant people seeking abortion\, and mislead\, harass and delay – anything to prevent you from getting the termination you need and want. Full details and a great deal of documentation can be found on the website of Reproductive Transparency Now (RTN)\, a vitally important and relatively new national organization. \nPlease join McHenry County Citizens for Choice\, McHenry County NOW\, Illinois NOW\, Toby’s Fund for Reproductive Health Equity\, and Reproductive Transparency Now for a peaceful protest against fake clinics right here in McHenry County. \nIt’s fr0m 10:00 am to noon on Saturday October 28th.  Please come between 9:30 and 10\, so we can have a crowd right at 10.  Assemble in the parking lot at 420 North Front Street (on Route 31) in McHenry. \nPlease click here to RSVP so we’ll know you’re coming — but RSVP or not\, please come.  Every single one of us is important. \nAnd here’s the event on Facebook — if you’re on Facebook\, please click Going and share with your friends. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/stop-the-lies-protest-the-fake-pregnancy-clinics/
LOCATION:420 North Front Street\, 420 Front Street\, McHenry\, IL\, 60050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T113000
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SUMMARY:CFW 38th annual gathering:  Nevertheless We Persist
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 38th annual gathering of the Chicago Foundation for Women\, and one you won’t want to miss. \nClick here for more info and to get your tickets ! \nCFW reports:  “NEVERTHELESS\, WE WILL PERSIST. We have ramped up our work because we believe that economic security\, freedom from violence\, and enhanced access to health services and information benefit all women and girls. \n“NEVERTHELESS\, WE WILL GIVE. In 2022\, we awarded $3.4 million in responsive and strategic grants to 258 non-profits.” \nFeaturing keynote speaker Amanda Nguyen. \nAmanda Nguyen is the founder of Rise\, a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee\, and a 2022 TIME Woman of the Year. Amanda’s 2021 viral video ignited a wave of collective action in the anti-Asian hate movement. \nShe made history by drafting and unanimously passing both the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights through the United States Congress and the Survivors’ Resolution through the United Nations General Assembly. Amanda’s directorial debut\, Everything I Ever Wanted To Tell My Daughter About Men\, won Best Feature at the 2022 Cannes Independent Film Festival. \nShe is the lead of the Emmy-nominated mini documentary Rise Above by Money Magazine. She servedthe White House\, Department of State\, and NASA\, and is currently an Astronaut-Scientist Candidate at the Astronautical Science Institute. Amanda graduated from Harvard University. \nFor her work\, Amanda has been named a Heinz Laureate\, Forbes 30 Under 30\, Foreign Policy 100\, Frederick Douglass 100\, TIME 100 Next\, BBC 100\, and Marie Claire Woman of the Year. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/cfw-38th-annual-gathering-nevertheless-we-persist/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Chicago\, 301 E. North Water St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advancing Contraceptive Equity\, sponsored by ICAN - Illinois Contraceptive Access Now
DESCRIPTION:Please join Illinois Contraceptive Access Now (ICAN!) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, for Advancing Contraceptive Equity:  Birth Control is Health Care\, on Monday November 13th\, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. \nClick here to register for this in-person event. \nIllinois is a leader in advancing progressive reproductive health policies and rights. While defending abortion access has rightly been our immediate priority following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade\, we must also realize that access to patient-centered contraceptive care across the lifespan is fundamental to reproductive autonomy. \nPlease join policy makers\, providers\, payers\, patients\, and community partners to hear from HHS national leadership and key Illinois stakeholders including: \nKeynote: Melanie Fontes Rainer\, Director of the Office for Civil Rights\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nMichael Cabonargi\, Regional Director\, Region V\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nLizzy Whitehorn\, incoming Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services\nIsrael Rocha Jr.\, CEO\, Cook Country Health\nKimberly Knox-O’Shields\, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner\, Friend Health\nMichelle Johnson\, ICAN! Community Advisory Board Member\nStephanie Liou\, MD\, ICAN! Community Advisory Board Member\nKai Tao and Katie Thiede\, co-founders\, ICAN! \nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn how they can support every Illinoisans’ right to high-quality contraceptive care\, including by connecting 1.2 million newly eligible Illinoisans to expanded Medicaid for family planning and related services under the HFS Family Planning Program. \nClick here to register for this in-person event. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/advancing-contraceptive-equity-sponsored-by-the-illinois-contraceptive-access-now/
LOCATION:Cook County Professional Health Building\, 1950 W. Polk Street 5th floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T173000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of remembrance\, reflection\, and action as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  It’s all happening at 5:30 pm on the evening of Wednesday\, January 10th\, 2024\, in the Luecht Auditorium of McHenry County College.  Park on the south side\, there’s a door marked for the auditorium. \nIt’s free — please RSVP here ! \nPastor Dr. Norval Brown\, Master of Ceremonies \nDoors open at 5:30 pm and documentary screening begins at 6:00 pm followed by an inspiring discussion. \nPresented by McHenry County Juneteenth and McHenry County College.
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium\, 8900 Northwest Highway\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
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CREATED:20240106T001630Z
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SUMMARY:Bigger Than Roe 2024 - Protest the Crystal Lake CPC
DESCRIPTION: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 protest near one of the many fake clinics (“crisis pregnancy centers”) that plague us. \nDate and time:  Noon to 1:00 pm on Saturday January 20th \nWatch the livestream on Facebook or YouTube (and please share.) \nOr join us in person at 610 Crystal Point Road\, Crystal Lake\n(by the emissions testing place\, southeast of Main Street & NW Hwy (Rte 14)\n(we’ll have signs\, or bring your own) \nVisit womensmarch.com\, watch this great video\, and get plugged into womensmarch.com here. \nAs Women’s March writes:  “This January\, we will unite to send an unequivocal message: Our resolve is unyielding. Our movement is not just about Roe; it is about safeguarding the rights and freedoms for all\, now and for future generations. We are the majority\, and our voices will be heard. \n“On the weekend of January 19-21\, 2024\, we’ll be mobilizing in all 50 states with priority on the nine states where abortion rights will be directly on the ballot. These mobilizations are a strategic intervention to galvanize voters for the 2024 elections. We’re showing up to secure abortion access and counter far-right extremism. Join us in the state-by-state battle to defend our rights shape our future.” \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/bigger-than-roe-2024-protest-the-crystal-lake-cpc/
LOCATION:610 Crystal Point Road\, 610 Crystal Point Road\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Protecting Transgender Rights - A Townhall sponsored by the AHA
DESCRIPTION:Please join the American Humanist Association for a nationwide online Town Hall on Protecting Transgender Rights. \nThis 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\, \nIt’s on Monday\, January 22nd\, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Central time. \nPlease click here for more information and to register. \nIssues impacting the transgender community have become a flashpoint in the 2024 election\, with far right candidates campaigning and endorsing policies that are against gender-affirming care\, the right of transgender folks to participate in sports\, comprehensive education that’s inclusive of gender identity and sexuality\, access to abortion for trans* and non-binary folks\, and much more. \nAccording to the ACLU\, 506 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in state legislatures in 2023 as of November. At an alarming rate\, the House of Representatives is introducing bills harmful and dangerous to the transgender community\, such as the Labor\, Health\, Human Services\, Education\, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2024. Section 534 of this bill will prohibit gender-affirming surgical procedures and hormone therapies\, which would result in extensive damage if passed. \nPlease click here for more information and to register. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/protecting-transgender-rights-a-townhall-sponsored-by-the-aha/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T200000
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SUMMARY:The Year Ahead in The Fight For Reproductive Justice
DESCRIPTION: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! \nClick here to register. \nThe fascinating lineup of speakers includes: \n\nJeanine Valrie Logan\, Chicago South Side Birth Center\nTayo Mbande\, Chicago Birthworks Collective\nLisa Battisfore\, Reproductive Transparency Now\nMary Bowman\, abortion and trans healthcare provider\nAlicia Hurtado\, Chicago Abortion Fund\n\nTopics will innclude the right’s assault on medication abortion\, the fight for birth justice and addressing racial disparities in reproductive healthcare\, how to fight the increased criminalization of abortion and pregnancy outcomes\, and the rise of Crisis Pregnancy Centers and the recent news that the Attorney-General of Illinois is backing down from enforcing passed legislation to hold crisis pregnancy centers accountable for their deceptive practices. \nYou can attend either in person at Grace Place\, 637 South Dearborn Street\, in downtown Chicago\, or watch the livestream.  Doors open at 5:30 pm\, and the programm starts at 6:00.  Registration is required — here’s the link.  Note also that masks are required if you’re attending in person — all of us are too important to get sick! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/the-year-ahead-in-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice/
LOCATION:Grace Place & Hybrid\, 637 South Dearborn Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maria Peterson's Town Hall on Reproductive Rights
DESCRIPTION:Maria Peterson\, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 52nd district\, including parts of McHenry County\, writes: \nDear 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 Republican Party and the 100% anti-reproductive rights incumbent\, it’s important to make sure the voters know where we both stand on the subject.  I am proud to be endorsed by both Personal PAC and Planned Parenthood and it’s time to bring reasonable representation to the 52nd District. \nBecause this issue is key in this election\, I am making reproductive rights the topic of my first Town Hall of 2024. Please consider joining me for a discussion on this very important topic: \nTown Hall on Reproductive Rights – February 22nd\, 2024 – 7:00 pm – 8:00 PM \nClick here to register … \nvia Zoom so everyone is able to join.  With special guest\, Oren Jacobson\, Men4Choice\, Co-founder & Co-Executive Director
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/maria-petersons-town-hall-on-reproductive-rights/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T133000
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SUMMARY:The 2024 ACLU Lunch:  Fighting for a more perfect union
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGet your tickets here ! \nPlease 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 the Hilton Chicago and a virtual livestream will also be available. Whether participants join us in person or virtually\, everyone will be able to view the program in its entirety. \nWe are looking forward to gathering with members of the ACLU community from across Illinois to celebrate the work of the past year\, recommit to the ongoing fight for civil rights and civil liberties\, and raise funds critical to our work. We encourage you to purchase your tickets or commit to a sponsorship as soon as possible! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/the-2024-aclu-lunch-fighting-for-a-more-perfect-union/
LOCATION:Chicago Hilton & Towers\, 720 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T183000
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CREATED:20240220T171527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T173436Z
UID:1809-1709919000-1709922600@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Rally for Abortion Rights on International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION: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 truth about the anti-abortion forces that are at work in their community!” \nDate: Friday\, March 8th\nTime: Starts at 5:30pm CT\nPlace: Meet outside of 1212 N. La Salle Drive\, in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago\nFor Event Updates: RSVP online or visit the Facebook event page\nWhat to Bring: Your friends\, favorite pro-abortion signs\, and outside voices! Please keep your signs gender-inclusive. \nThe Women’s Care Center located in Old Town\, Chicago\, is just one of nearly 100 anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” in Illinois. \nCrisis pregnancy centers (CPCs)\, also called “fake clinics\,” are anti-abortion organizations that target pregnant people with deceptive and misleading information in order to prevent them from seeking abortion care. Anti-abortion CPCs frequently open near abortion clinics in order to confuse people seeking reproductive healthcare and create opportunities to misdirect patients away from their appointments. This practice is known as “clinic co-location.”
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/rally-for-abortion-rights-on-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:1212 North LaSalle Drive\, 1212 North LaSalle Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20240229T201932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T181202Z
UID:1826-1710586800-1710590400@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Protest the Johnsburg CPC for Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Lake CPC Protest\nPlease 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. \nWe’ll be protesting in Johnsburg\, not far from one of the “crisis pregnancy centers” – fake clinics that prey on vulnerable women and girls.  At this moment in time\, what better way to commemorate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month ! \nIt’s from 11:00 am to noon on Saturday March 16\, 2024 — assemble at the Johnsburg Public Library\, 3000 North Johnsburg Road. \nIf you can make it\, please RSVP here. \nLike the last one\, we’ll live stream it on Facebook\, so you can watch if you can’t attend.  Only an hour and the weather is guaranteed to be gorgeous.  Please share the Facebook event.
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/protest-the-johnsburg-cpc-for-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:Johnsburg Public Library\, 3000 North Johnsburg Road\, Johnsburg\, IL\, 60051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20240229T201523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T144251Z
UID:1822-1710954000-1710964800@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Foundation for Women's Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s all happening on the evening of Wednesday\, March 20th\, 2024 (the day after the primary election) in the Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library\, at 400 South State Street in Chicago.  Registration opens at 5:00 pm\, the awards ceremony will be at 6:00 pm\, and the reception with the honorees starts at 7:00. \nGet your tickets and check out the complete list of honorees here. \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/chicago-foundation-for-womens-impact-awards/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Library Winter Garden\, 400 South State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20240315T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T183428Z
UID:1872-1714068000-1714078800@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Northwest CASA's Film & Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour admission grants you access to film screenings\,\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, a silent auction\, spirited intermissions\, and immeasurable inspiration. \nIt’s all happening on Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\, from 6 to 9 pm\, at the Community Arts Center\, 225 McHenry Road\, in Buffalo Grove. \nGet your tickets here !
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/northwest-casas-film-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Community Arts Center\, 225 McHenry Road\, Buffalo Grove\, IL\, 60089\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20240324T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T172315Z
UID:1950-1714588200-1714593600@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Planned Parenthood of Illinois Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s on Wednesday\, May 1st\, 2024\, with the VIP reception starting at 5:30pm\, the main event at 6:30\, and program and dinner at 7.  At The Geraghty\, 2520 South Hoyne Avenue\, in Chicago.  It’s a beautiful event space\, easy to get to\, with a private\, gated parking lot and with valet parking also. \nNot cheap\, but well worth it if you can afford it\, as you will be directly supporting the critical work of Planned Parenthood.  Get your tickets(s) here. \nThis is a critical time as bodily autonomy and LGBTQIA+ rights are threatened across the country. Your support will allow us to continue to break down barriers and advance sexual and reproductive health care in Illinois.  Together\, we will ensure patients are able to access comprehensive\, compassionate\, and essential health care\, education\, and advocacy – no matter what!
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/planned-parenthood-of-illinois-annual-celebration-2/
LOCATION:The Geraghty\, 2520 S Hoyne Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20240322T144826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T174253Z
UID:1921-1715706000-1715713200@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:PRH's Voices of Courage with John Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Please join Physicians for Reproductive Health for Voices of Courage\, their annual celebration recognizing two courageous abortion providers making a tremendous impact in their communities while facing political attacks\, harassment\, and criminalization. \nHonoring Dr. April Lockley for her trailblazing advocacy work and for championing health equity\, patient autonomy and reproductive justice in New York City and nationwide\, and Dr. Amy Bryant for exemplary leadership as a physician\, educator and advocate dedicated to advancing reproductive health\, rights and justice in North Carolina and beyond. \nFeaturing keynote speaker (for the second year) the amazing and hilarious John Oliver. \nRegister here — either to watch online or\, if you happen to be in New York\, attend in person ! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/prhs-voices-of-courage-with-john-oliver/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20241030T151232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T163615Z
UID:2059-1730548800-1730556000@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:We Won't Go Back -- Pre-Election Rally !
DESCRIPTION:Please join McHenry County Citizens for Choice\, McHenry County NOW and other groups for We Won’t Go Back\, an all-inclusive rally on the Saturday before Election Day.  Support pro-choice candidates up and down the ballot. \nWHEN:  Saturday\, November 2nd\, 2024 — from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm\nWHERE:  North side of Northwest Highway (Route 14) in Crystal Lake\, west of Exchange Drive \nWe’l have signs\, but feel free to be creative and bring your own! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/we-wont-go-back-pre-election-rally/
LOCATION:Northwest Highway & Exchange Drive\, Northwest Highway & Exchange Drive\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20250322T222650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T223715Z
UID:2091-1743274800-1743282000@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Lead With Your Heart:  The Story of Miss Major
DESCRIPTION:LEAD WITH YOUR HEART — the story of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy \nWHEN:  Saturday\, March 29th\, 2025 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE:  Tree of Life UU Congregation\, 5603 West Bull Valley Road\, McHenry \nTree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy\, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. MAJOR! will be shown on Saturday\, March 29 at 7 pm at the church\, 5603 W. Bull Valley Road in McHenry. \nThe film is co-sponsored by Tree of Life\, McHenry County NOW\, and McHenry County Citizens for Choice.  Admission is free and open to the public. Freewill donations will be held to support the work of the Transformative Justice Law Project which provides free legal services for trans and gender non-conforming people. \nMiss Major Griffin-Gracy is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison\, a former sex worker\, an elder\, and a community leader and human rights activist. She is simply “Mama” to many in her community. Her personal story and activism for transgender civil rights intersects struggles for justice and equality of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer people (LGBTQ+) from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls\, trans women of color who have survived police brutality and incarceration in men’s jails and prisons. \nMAJOR! was an official selection at over 60 film festivals around the world and garnered 20 awards for best documentary. Miss Major’s story offers a roadmap for social justice movements lead by and for transgender women of color\, and a unique opportunity to learn from living elders. \nLight refreshments will be provided and an open discussion will follow the movie. \n“MAJOR! is both a challenging and inspirational film\,” states Chaplain Dave Becker\, pastor at Tree of Life\, “ and it is particularly relevant at this moment in time when so many of the rights that Miss Major fought so hard for are being rolled back. Hosting this film is part of our faith’s larger commitment to honoring the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people which includes our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.” \nThis program was organized by the Tree of Life’s Welcoming Congregation Team\, members of the congregation who help lead the church community’s commitment to welcome\, inclusion\, and belonging of the LGBTQ+ community with the congregation. Tree of Life has been engaged in the national Unitarian Universalist Association’s Welcoming Congregation Project since 2004.
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/lead-with-your-heart-the-story-of-miss-major/
LOCATION:The Tree of Life Unitarian Congregation\, 5603 Bull Valley Road\, McHenry\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20250322T221457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T221457Z
UID:2095-1743850800-1743858000@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:United We Resist
DESCRIPTION:UNITED WE RESIST ! \nPlease join McHenry County NOW for the next stop on their roadside rally tour. \nWHEN:  Saturday April 5th\, 2025 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm\nWHERE:  SE corner of Randall & Algonquin Roads\, Algonquin Illinois \nPlease click here to RSVP on EventBrite.\nHere’s the event at mchenryconow.org.\nHere’s the event on Facebook — please share. \nWe’re mobilizing once again to stop the assault on our country and Constitution!\nWe’ll be joining rallies/protests across the country happening on the same day. \nWe’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on the Rights of Women\, People of Color\, the LGBTQIA+ community\, Veterans\, those with Disabilities\, Low income families\, Seniors\, Farmers & our Migrant/Refugee families in this country to defend our freedoms\, our rights\, and our future! \nWhen those in power try to silence us\, we RESIST even louder!\nWhen they attack our communities\, we fight back with our neighbors\, TOGETHER!\nBring signs\, bring your family/friends\, let’s do this again and again!!\n*PARK IN THE REAR/OVERFLOW JEWEL OSCO SPACES CLOSEST TO RANDALL ROAD ONLY
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/united-we-resist/
LOCATION:Randall & Algonquin\, Randall Road & Algonquin Road\, Algonquin\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20250404T132022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T132149Z
UID:2162-1745515800-1745521200@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Personal PAC's Healthcare Providers for Choice
DESCRIPTION:Personal PAC invites you to … \nHealthcare Providers For Choice:  A conversation with healthcare providers on the state of reproductive care. \nWHEN:  Thursday\, April 24\, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\nWHERE:  Address provided upon RSVP \nOn April 24th\, join advocates\, providers\, and other patient-centered professionals to discuss what’s new with sexual and reproductive health care in Illinois at Personal PAC’s Healthcare Providers for Choice. Come share\, listen\, and learn about what’s at stake for health care access in our region and across the country. \nRSVP at bit.ly/ppachealthcare2025 today! \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/personal-pacs-healthcare-providers-for-choice/
LOCATION:Address Provided Upon RSVP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20250404T164736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T165809Z
UID:2172-1747069200-1747078200@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Courage featuring John Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Physicians for Reproductive Health invites you to … \nVOICES OF COURAGE – Featuring John Oliver \nWHEN:  Monday\, May 12th\, 2025 — 6:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern\nWHERE:  Watch online or attend in person at the City Winery New York \nGet your tickets here. \nWith a virtual ticket\, watch the livestream here. \nThis benefit celebrates courageous abortion providers making an unwavering impact in their communities. \nHonoring Dr. Tiffany Hailstorks and Dr. Jennifer Russo.  And with special guest\, host of Last Week Tonight\, John Oliver.  JOHN OLIVER is an Emmy and Writer’s Guild award-winning writer\, comedian and host of the HBO show\, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. From 2006 to 2013 Oliver was a correspondent on The Daily Show\, winning three Primetime Emmy’s for his writing\, going on to then guest-host the show in 2013.
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/voices-of-courage-featuring-john-oliver/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20260218T174110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174947Z
UID:2209-1772735400-1772742600@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:Women's HERStory Month Celebration from McHenry County NOW
DESCRIPTION:Please join McHenry County NOW (the McHenry County chapter of the National Organization for Women) for their Women’s Herstory Month Celebration. \nWHEN:  Thursday\, March 5th\, 2026 — 6:30 to 8:30 pm\nWHERE:  Algonquin Township\, 3702 Northwest Highway\, Crystal Lake \nFeaturing a showing of the film “Becoming” and a sure-to-be-fascinating post-film discussion.  Connect\, share\, and be inspired. \nPlease RSVP here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/womens-herstory-celebration-from-mchenry-county-now/
LOCATION:Algonquin Township Headquarters\, 3702 Northwest Highway\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155030
CREATED:20260218T171612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180309Z
UID:2196-1774695600-1774702800@www.mcccprochoice.org
SUMMARY:No Kings III Hosted by Indivisible McHenry County
DESCRIPTION:Indivisible McHenry County (follow them on Facebook) writes: \n“Indivisible McHenry County is hosting a No Kings III peaceful roadside protest rally from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday\, March 28th. The rally will take place on Route 31 at McCullom Lake Rd\, in McHenry\, IL. Bring your own signs\, flags\, etc\, and feel free to invite your friends. We had 5\,000 people at our last two No Kings rallies and we expect our No Kings 3 to be another big one\, so make sure to join us! \n“Parking is available in the large empty parking lot on the northeast corner of Rte 31 and McCullom Lake Rd. Please do not park in front of open businesses. Let’s leave those spaces open for their customers. \n“Registration is appreciated but not required\, however those who register will automatically receive notifications of our future events. Here is the registration link.”
URL:https://www.mcccprochoice.org/event/no-kings-iii-hosted-by-indivisible-mchenry-county/
LOCATION:Route 31 & McCullom Lake Road\, State Rte 31 & McCullom Lake Rd\, McHenry\, IL\, 60051\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Indivisible McHenry County":MAILTO:indivisiblemcco@gmail.com
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