Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Harris Theater 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago 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 States

Illinois NOW State Council Meeting

Virutal

First hour is the LEF meeting, followed immediately by the State Council Meeting. Contact Susan at nowillinois@gmail.com for meeting details.

September Chapter Meeting

Virutal

Check the Will County NOW Facebook group for details or email admin@willcountynow.org.

Postcard Party

Tracy's Place Plainfield, IL, United States

We 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

Virutal

PERIOD 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 States

  The 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 States

Free 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 […]

November Chapter Meeting

Virutal

Details found in the private Facebook Group or you can email admin@willcountynow.org We will be discussing our strategy for the 2026 mid-term election and what we can do in the meantime to keep IL a safe haven for all.

Illinois Prison Project: Hope, Compassion, and Humanity

White Oak Library District - Crest Hill Branch 20670 City Center Blvd, Crest Hill, IL, United States

Presented by the Illinois Prison Project this program examines the narrative that feeds negative societal beliefs about incarcerated people and the discrimination they face within the legal system. Afterwards enjoy a Q&A session with individuals that have been directly impacted by incarceration. Illinois Prison Project's is to fight against regressive policies, racist practices, and a system that […]