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Illinois Passes Civil Unions Bill!!!

December 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage, News

From the ACLU of Illinois:
“Today, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the Illinois House of Representatives in passing Senate Bill 1716, the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act. The measure creates civil unions in Illinois, permitting couples - including same sex couples in our state - [...]

You’re Invited: Chicago NOW Annual Meeting

November 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Join Chicago NOW for our annual meeting at Early to Bed along with Howard Brown Health Center and Chicago Women’s Health Center for an educational STI/STD panel and to celebrate World AIDS Day.
Where: Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
When: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Early to Bed will host us and donate 10% of the [...]

Help Pass Illinois’ Civil Union Bill!!

November 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Events, Homepage

Help pass the Civil Union Bill!!
Equality IL is looking for volunteers for Tues. (11/16) to call legislators in target districts to urge the passage of the civil union bill during the special session.
WHEN: 6:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: Equality IL’s office, 3318 N. Halsted
RSVP: Bill, info@equil.org, 773-477-7173

Elections Tomorrow!! Check Out Which Federal Candidates NOW PAC Endorsed

November 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Attention Illinois voters! Click HERE to see a lost of the federal candidates in Illinois that the national NOW PAC has endorsed.
And don’t forget to VOTE tomorrow, November 2!!!

Join Chicago NOW For Ham-BINGO!!

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Events

Join Chicago NOW at Hamburger Mary’s for their famous Ham-BINGO Monday night event.
Ham-BINGO is a weekly charity event held in the dining room at Hamburger Mary’s from 8PM to approximately 10PM every Monday night. Donations of $5-10 are collected for each Bingo card from customers and guests. Each card can be reused and [...]

Join The Chicago NOW Board!!

October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Homepage

Interested in joining Chicago NOW’s all volunteer board? The chapter is currently looking for women and men interested in becoming involved with Chicago NOW.
We are particularly looking for individuals interested in economic equity, lesbian rights, reproductive justice, grants and development and membership-but don’t worry, if you have other interests within woman’s rights, please don’t hesitate [...]

First Fridays in September with Equality Illinois

August 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Come and meet Chicago NOW at the Equality Illinois hosted First Fridays. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 3 from 6-8pm at Sidetrack. Sidetrack is located at 3349 North Halsted Street in Chicago.
For a $10 donation to help further Equality Illinois’ fight for LGBT rights, you receive two drink tickets and a ticket for a [...]

End Domestic Violence in Rogers Park

August 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

Please support Between Friends and other concerned community members in being part of a community response that makes it clear that THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. Come share your thoughts about what happened and let’s start talking about solutions.
A Rogers Park man is charged in the murder of a woman [...]

Women’s Empowerment Summer Film Series

July 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Blog

The Chicago Cultural Center will be holding the Women’s Empowerment Summer Film Series on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 22. All screenings are free and open to the public! The event will feature a series of films that highlight issues affecting women in the U.S. and across the globe. The event is presented by [...]

Women Who Dared - Telling Women’s Stories, Giving Women Voices

July 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Blog, Events, Homepage

We would love to see you our annual event, Women Who Dared - Telling Women’s Stories, Giving Women Voices. Women Who Dared is a cocktail reception and fundraiser. This event is the Chapter’s opportunity to thank Chicago leaders for their contributions to the feminist community. We would be honored to have your help in [...]

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