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 […]

Crystal Lake CPC Protest Please 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. We'll be protesting in Johnsburg, not far from one of the "crisis pregnancy centers" - fake clinics that […]

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. It's all happening on the evening of Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 (the day after the […]

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. Your admission grants you access to film screenings,, hors d'oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, spirited intermissions, and immeasurable inspiration. It's all happening on […]

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. It's on Wednesday, May […]

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. Honoring Dr. April Lockley for her trailblazing advocacy work and for championing health equity, patient autonomy and reproductive justice in New York City […]

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. WHEN:  Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 -- from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm WHERE:  North side of Northwest Highway (Route 14) in […]

LEAD WITH YOUR HEART -- the story of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy WHEN:  Saturday, March 29th, 2025 - 7:00 pm WHERE:  Tree of Life UU Congregation, 5603 West Bull Valley Road, McHenry Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, […]