Here's pictures from the event. Here's the News Release published on the day. “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 […]

It's the 38th annual gathering of the Chicago Foundation for Women, and one you won't want to miss. Click here for more info and to get your tickets ! CFW 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 […]

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. Click here to register for this in-person event. Illinois is a leader in advancing progressive reproductive health policies and rights. While defending abortion […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join the American Humanist Association for a nationwide online Town Hall on Protecting Transgender Rights. This 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, It's on Monday, January 22nd, from […]

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! Click […]

Maria Peterson, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 52nd district, including parts of McHenry County, writes: Dear 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 […]

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. Get your tickets here ! Please 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 […]

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 […]