September Chapter Meeting
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virutal
Details can be found in the private Will County NOW Facebook group, or you can email admin@willcountynow.org for how to join.

Grundy County Take Back the Night
2025-10-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E Washington St, Morris, IL, 60450, United States
Take Back the Night first appeared in Europe in 1976 in response to a series of sexual assaults and murders against women. Five years later, the first event was held in the United States and has continued throughout the world as a sign of empowerment for women, men and children. This event offers an opportunity for survivors of abuse to join with others of all races, cultures, background and experience to combine the strength of their voices to declare an end to violence.

Period Action Day 2025
2025-10-11

Annual Period Products Drive 2025
2025-10-11 08:00 - 2025-10-25 20:00 | Countywide
It’s time again for our annual period products drive! From October 11th through October 25th, we will be collecting the following new, unopened packages for distribution to various shelters, pantries, and other human services non-profits in Will County.

Menstrual pads (all sizes)
Panty liners (all sizes)
Tampons (all sizes)
Menstrual Cups (all sizes)
Period Underware (all sizes)
Hygiene Wipes
Personal heating/menstruation pain relief pads or patches

We will be placing collection boxes for these items at public libraries across Will County. Check back here and on our social media for participating libraries.
You can also help by hosting a collection at your work/school/church. At the end of the 2 week collection period you can contact us at admin@willcountynow.org to arrange for a pickup or drop-off.
Volunteers are also needed to drop-off and pickup collection boxes from various locations.

Past recipients of the products collected have included:

Guardian Angel Community Services
Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
Head Start of Will County
Daybreak Shelter in Joliet
Forte Academy in Joliet
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Richton Park Township Commnity Pantry

If you have a suggestion of a non-profit that would be interested in being one of our product recipients, please contact us at admin@willcountynow.org.

Plainfield Pride
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00
More details to come!

No Kings Protest
2025-10-18 | Ikea Corner, Janes Avenue & East Boughton, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
In June, we mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and declare with one voice: America has no kings. Trump’s birthday parade was drowned out by protests in all 50 states and throughout the world. His attempt to turn June 14 into a coronation backfired, and the story of the day was about the strength of a movement rising against his authoritarian power grabs.
The millions of people who turned out in June helped create one of the largest single days of protest in US history, and their courage and commitment set an example for others to follow. Since then, we’ve seen more and more political leaders and institutions choosing to resist the regime rather than play dead.
But we knew June 14 was just the start. Trump is doubling down on his authoritarian tactics. He is disappearing immigrants to sprawling concentration camps, sending troops into our cities, threatening to interfere in elections, rigging maps to steal power from the voters, and orchestrating a massive giveaway to his billionaire allies as families struggle.
Trump is ramping up his attacks on our rights and democracy, but we’re not backing down. On October 18, we’re taking to the streets in more cities and in larger numbers to remind Trump, his cronies, and those on the sidelines looking for hope: America has no kings.
Some other locations where protests are taking place:

Find a #NoKings Rally Near You

Lisle | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 3200 Ogden Avenue
Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, & Villa Park | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Sign up for a location along the Roosevelt Road Resistance
Naperville | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Naperville Municipal Center
Aurora | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | McCarty Park
Elmhurst | 2:30 – 4:30 PM | Elmhurst City Hall
Bartlett | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Stearns Rd & Bartlett Rd
Bolingbrook | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Janes Ave and Boughton Rd
Chicago | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Butler Field at Grant Park
Arlington Heights | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Recreation Park Soccer Field
Elgin | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Kimball St and Grove Ave
Geneva | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Gleneagle Dr & Randall Rd
Joliet | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Mall Loop Dr and Rt 30

Will County Take Back the Night 2025
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Take Back the Night first appeared in Europe in 1976 in response to a series of sexual assaults and murders against women. Five years later, the first event was held in the United States and has continued throughout the world as a sign of empowerment for women, men and children. This event offers an opportunity for survivors of abuse to join with others of all races, cultures, background and experience to combine the strength of their voices to declare an end to violence.
Since 1996, Will County Take Back the Night has hosted an annual rally to raise awareness for sexual violence and to support survivors in their healing process. Take Back the Night is critical to Will County’s overall commitment to raising awareness about violence against women and the tragedies it creates. Each year, the event includes a featured speaker, entertainment, a brief march, and an information table with materials from organizations involved in helping victims of violence.
Will County Take Back the Night also raises funds for local agencies which assist women and their families. Your donations help us provide financial assistance to nonprofit agencies that work directly with women and children whose lives were affected by violence. (www.willtbtn.com)
More information at: www.willtbtn.com

October Chapter Meeting
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

Illinois NOW Fall State Council Meeting
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Virutal
The LEF will meet from 12:00 – 12:30.
The State Council meeting will run from 12:30 – 16:00. All NOW members are welcome to attend the meeting, but only state officers will be able to vote on any candidates or resolutions. Details to join the meeting can be obtained from Susan at nowillinois@gmail.com

November Chapter Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

Joliet Pride Network Grateful Gathering
2025-11-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Golden Coral Joliet, 2100 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
We will again be helping to sponsor a Friendsgiving celebration with Joliet Pride Network. More details to come!

NOISE FOR NOW X GROUND CONTROL TOURING PRESENT 4th Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We’re back at it again! Our friends at Ground Control Touring have been working hard on yet another night of incredible music in support of abortion access nation-wide.
This year, we’ll be hosting coinciding shows in 4 cities: Austin at Hotel Vegas, LA at Lodge Room, Chicago at Empty Bottle, and NYC at Bowery Ballroom. See below for full line ups and ticket links.
Proceeds support local independent abortion clinics and abortion funds in each region: ACCESS Reproductive Justice, The Afiya Center‘s SYS Fund, Chicago Abortion Fund, Jane’s Due Process, New York Abortion Access Fund, Northwest Abortion Access Fund, and independent abortion clinics in California, Illinois, and New York via Keep Our Clinics.
We hope to see you out there!

Chicago at Empty Bottle:
Action/Adventure, Good Flying Birds, Mass Text, This House Is Creaking, Tobacco City, Hosted by Kenya Elan

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January Chapter meeting
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

IL NOW LEF & State Council Meeting
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00

U.S. Senate Candidates’ Forum
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainbow PUSH Coalition, 930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Co-sponsored by Promote the Vote Alliance, of which IL NOW is a member. 2 PM. Rainbow PUSH Coalition, 930 E 50th St. Chicago. Attend in-person or watch live on YouTube.

February Chapter Meeting
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

Film Screening - "The Librarians"
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:30 | North Central College, 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
An event is being planned – more info to come!

Illinois Primary Election 2026
2026-03-17 06:00 - 19:00
Don’t forget to vote!

No Kings Protest 3
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Dr, Joliet, 60431, United States
On March 28 we’ll take to the streets, ready to bring millions of new allies along with us to declare, in one voice: NO thugs terrorizing our neighborhoods. NO troop deployments in our streets. NO imperial wars of conquest. NO KINGS.
Bring your signs, your whistles, and most importantly your voices!
RSVP to attend here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/899650/

March Chapter Meeting
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal
Monthly meeting held on Zoom. Zoom link, agenda and previous meeting’s minutes will be posted in the private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1657200231201158, or you can email admin@willcountynow.org to have them emailed to you.

Take Back The Day (Night)
2026-04-09 10:30 - 14:00 | Benedictine University (Goodwin Hall of Business), 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL, United States
We are excited to share an opportunity with you to support survivors at Take Back the Day (a spin on Take Back the Night) on April 9th at Benedictine University.

What is the event about?
The mission of Take Back the Night is to end sexual violence in all forms, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, relationship violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys. Take Back the Night events unite people from every background, belief, and culture around the world to take a visible and vocal stand. Because we’ve had such success being available on campus during the day, we’re shining a light on the issue and putting our own spin on it by calling it “Take Back the Day.”

Details for Take Back the Day
When: Thursday, April 9th from 10:30-2pm

Schedule:
Resource Fair 10:30-2pm
History of the Anti-Rape Movement Discussion 12:20pm
Survivor Speak Out and Blanket Activity 1:00pm
Solidarity March 1:30pm

Future Outlook 2026 Conference
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00

Spring LEF and State Council Meeting
2026-04-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Virutal
Susan will send out the Zoom details closer to the date.

Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Lobby Day
2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Illinois State Capitol, 402 S 2nd St, Springfield, 62707, United States
In the face of anti-choice, anti-equality attacks by the federal administration and other states, Illinois is an access haven for sexual and reproductive health care and freedom. But our state’s progress doesn’t just happen. Illinois moves forward because of YOU.
You’ll connect with fellow advocates from across the state as we meet and speak with legislators about expanding sexual and reproductive health care and freedom for all. We need YOU to be part of our collective voice for choice!
RSVP FOR LOBBY DAY!

April Chapter Meeting
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

May Day Protest
2026-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Lockport, Lockport, IL, United States
Location of the rally is sent after you register for the event.
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/940063/

Naper Pride Health & Resource Fair
2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Community UMC, 20 N Center St, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States

May Chapter Meeting
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virutal

Equality Downers Grove (EQDG) Pridefest 2026
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Come find our table at this wonderful, family-friendly event!
