Sunday, September 21, 2025
12 events found.
1619: The Journey of a People
White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesOn August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year journey that followed would change a nation and the world. 1619: The Journey of a People is a dynamic theatrical and lecture experience featuring Playwright, Professor, and Performer, Ted Williams III. This one-man show packs generations of history into an abridged performance. 1619: The Journey […]
Naper Pride
Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United StatesPeriod Products Collection for Period Action Day 2024
Libraries Across Will County IL, United StatesOnce again, Will County NOW will be conducting it's annual period products drive in support of Period Action Day on October 12th. Starting mid-September we will be placing collection boxes in Libraries across Will County. Period Products (in un-opened packaged) needed: Sanitary Pads (all sizes) Tampons (all sizes) Panty Liners Menstrual Cups (all sizes) Period […]
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Harris Theater 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Humanities is honored to welcome Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she welcomes the public into her life and world, tracing her family’s ascent from segregation to her confirmation on the highest court Join us on September 15 as she discusses her groundbreaking memoir, Lovely One. Justice Jackson pulls back the curtain, marrying […]
Joliet PrideFest 2024
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United StatesIllinois NOW State Council Meeting
VirutalFirst hour is the LEF meeting, followed immediately by the State Council Meeting. Contact Susan at nowillinois@gmail.com for meeting details.
September Chapter Meeting
VirutalCheck the Will County NOW Facebook group for details or email admin@willcountynow.org.
Postcard Party
Tracy's Place Plainfield, IL, United StatesWe will be writing postcards to be sent to voters in several swing states. The postcards are already addressed & stamped, all you need to do is add a couple of lines encouraging the voter to actually go out and vote. Snacks & drinks will be provided. Email admin@willcountynow.org if you are interested.
Period Action Day
VirutalPERIOD ACTION DAY (PAD) was started in 2019 by PERIOD., and originally named National Period Day. In 2020, it was renamed to Period Action Day and now serves as a global day of advocacy to celebrate the impact of youth activists in the menstrual equity movement and propel the movement forward with calls to action […]
Still Working 9 to 5 – Movie Screening
College of DuPage Health Science Center Auditorium HSC 1234 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesThe College of DuPage Women's Study Committee in collaboration with Illinois NOW will be hosting a film screening and panel discussion of Still Working 9-5, a documentary that examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the classic seminal comedy, 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, […]
Will County Take Back the Night
Crossroads Christian Church 2312 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL, United StatesFree and open to the public! Since 1997, Will County Take Back the Night offers an opportunity for survivors of abuse and gender based violence to join with others of all races, cultures, backgrounds and experiences to combine the strength of their voices to declare an end to violence. Each year, the event includes a […]
