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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T200000
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T165809Z
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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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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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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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