Illinois National Organization for Women

Illinois National Organization for Women IL NOW is a collective of chapters from all over the state with the common goal of taking action to We are the grassroots arm of the women’s movement.
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NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social, and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and

the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been “to take action” to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromisingf, and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. NOW's 6 core issues:
- Reproductive Rights & Justice
- Ending Violence Against Women
- Economic Justice
- LGBT Rights
- Racial Justice
- Constitutional Equality Amendment

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NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. We also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions. In 2004, the March for Women’s Lives became the largest mass action of any kind in U.S. history, bringing a record 1.15 million people to Washington, DC to advocate for women’s reproductive health options. NOW’s actions have established the organization as a major force in the sweeping changes that put more women in political posts; increased educational, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.

10/27/2023

Marilyn Katz
Annie Williams
RIP💔Sheroes

10/27/2023

Last year, a family of four with a household income of $111K was eligible for a voucher. While two-thirds of students in the program, ~6,000, were low-income ( = qualify for free or reduced price lunch), only $20M of the $76M in vouchers (28%) went to low-income students.

Meanwhile, there are more than 900,000 students in Illinois public schools from economically-disadvantaged households. 80% of public schools are still not adequately funded.

10/26/2023

We’re destined to fight for reproductive freedom together—when we’re united, we’re unstoppable! 🔮🫶

10/26/2023

You're Invited! Join us on Wednesday, November 8th for an Open House at our Palatine Transcend Drop-In Center from 6:30-8:00pm. This event is open to youth, siblings, families and community members to learn more about our group.

Drop by anytime for pizza, games and a tour of the site. Please pre-register at: https://forms.gle/afzisPrZaWTMDqfn9

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10/26/2023
10/26/2023

It's ! Did you know that February 8 is the first day to vote early for the 2024 Primary Election in Illinois?

We must pass Karina’s Bill. Please keep those phone calls coming in to your state senator and representative to support ...
10/26/2023

We must pass Karina’s Bill. Please keep those phone calls coming in to your state senator and representative to support the bill.

Relatives of Adrianna Lopez, 37, who was gunned down outside her home Sunday night, say the suspect in the shooting of state trooper is her ex-boyfriend and had recently shown signs of violence against her. She was shot more than 10 times, police said.

10/25/2023

Survivors never give up hope that gun violence can end. This legislative session, we must continue to build on our successes.

🚨VETO SESSION STARTS TODAY🚨MAKE THOSE PHONE CALLS!
10/24/2023

🚨VETO SESSION STARTS TODAY🚨MAKE THOSE PHONE CALLS!

🚨 IL Veto Session starts tomorrow, call your legislators TODAY & tell them to vote NO on any extension of Invest in Kids—the voucher program must end. Public funds are for public schools that serve ALL kids. Constituent contact makes a difference! Find them at https://bit.ly/ilgalookup

10/24/2023

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ICADV wishes to express that anyone – regardless of background, religion, orientation, or country of origin is encouraged to reach out to your local domestic violence agency for assistance. Regardless of the wars and crises around the world, our domestic violence agencies and all staff are dedicated to ending all forms of violence. We continue to be open and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

10/24/2023

Raising kids is never easy. But rearing a new baby as a working student and single mom? Nigh impossible.

10/21/2023

ActionButton helps people take quick action to create powerful change.

10/21/2023

We have shared silent auction opportunities, and now we want to tell you about the auction itself. There are over 60 packages, including wine, beer, sports, tickets, vacations, and more. We have family-friendly and adult-only packages, within the city limits and nearby suburbs.

To view & bid: https://d2d23.cbo.io

Dare to Dream is our biggest fundraising event of the year. It plays a crucial role in enabling us to provide our youth and family drop-in centers in both in-person and virtual formats, without any cost to participants. By doing so, we remove one obstacle to obtaining support.

10/21/2023

The United States Mint announced the awardees, and the coins will be produced at the Denver and Philadelphia Mint facilities.

10/20/2023
10/19/2023

Are you ready to help Illinois vote? Signing up to be an election judge is a great opportunity to ensure that we have secure and accessible elections. Here are the qualifications to serve in Illinois.

Chicago Books to Women in Prison is matching the value of donated books up to $1,000 through Oct. 21. The donation campa...
10/18/2023

Chicago Books to Women in Prison is matching the value of donated books up to $1,000 through Oct. 21. The donation campaign is in honor of Prison Banned Books Week since many prisons restrict the kinds of books incarcerated people can have.

RAVENSWOOD — A local group that provides free books for incarcerated people is boosting efforts to send more highly requested reading materials to prisons. Chicago Books to Women in Prison is matching the value of donated books up to $1,000 through Oct. 21. The donation campaign is in honor of Pr...

10/18/2023

Story at a glance Five women will feature on the back face of quarters to be minted for 2025. The list includes famed journalist Ida B. Wells and trailblazing tennis and golf star Althea Gibson. Th…

FACT: Schools can still provide scholarships and donors can still receive a federal tax credit. The difference in Invest...
10/18/2023

FACT: Schools can still provide scholarships and donors can still receive a federal tax credit. The difference in Invest in Schools, however, is much more important to those students in PUBLIC schools.

Almost 2 million children attend Illinois public schools, yet, only 9,500 others get these scholarships to attend private and mostly religious-based schools. Invest in Schools reduces the amount of your tax dollars going to public schools by MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. That means millions to religious schools who can discriminate against LGBTQ kids, children of color, those with disabilities and those needing special assistance-AND THEY DO DISCRIMINATE!

Additionally, less that half of those receiving these scholarships are children of color and the majority were already attending those schools.

Why would you want your tax money going to a religious school that will freely and legally discriminate against our children??

Call your legislators and tell them to stop diverting YOUR hard earned money away from the majority of our public school students!

📍Updated event: Meet the speakers. October 25. Don’t miss it! 🔗bit.ly/3LQfDI4
10/17/2023

📍Updated event: Meet the speakers. October 25. Don’t miss it! 🔗bit.ly/3LQfDI4

10/17/2023

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." -Wilma Rudolph

10/17/2023

Starbucks new secret menu item just dropped ☕

10/16/2023

🗣️📢NEW EVENT. Please join us!

The NOW APA and Allies Caucus are presenting “AANHPI Identity: Conversations Across Generations” on Wednesday, October 25, 8 PM, EST. Registration 🔗 bit.ly/3LQfDI4

10/13/2023

🚨TAKE ACTION🚨Send a quick message to your state legislators to SUPPORT Karina’s Bill here: bit.ly/46OFRTc

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Guns and domestic violence are intrinsically linked. As shares:

✔️ There are intricate links between mass violence and family violence. Men using fi****ms to inflict public terror also often share histories of violence against women.

✔️ In more than half of the mass shootings in this country over the past decade, the perpetrator shot a current or former intimate partner or other family member as part of the rampage.

✔️ Nearly two-thirds of all domestic violence related mass shootings also ended with the shooter killing themselves.

✔️ Approximately 80% of child victims of mass shootings died in incidents connected to family violence.

10/13/2023

Leaving a violent relationship can be deadly – especially when a survivor files an order of protection with the courts. Join us in demanding lawmakers in Springfield pass Karina’s bill to protect survivors of domestic violence by contacting your lawmakers right now: https://p2a.co/DvLRKX1

Everytown for Gun Safety Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legal Action Chicago Amnesty International Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence Chicago Council of Lawyers Illinois National Organization for Women Arab American Family Services (AAFS) Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts Mujeres Latinas en Accion Sarah's Inn

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Congratulations to all of our IL NOW PAC-endorsed candidates who won last night! Well done! A complete list of winners will be posted when available.

IL NOW webinar: “The Pretrial Fairness Act-Pushing Back on Lies and Misinformation” with special guests Amanda Pyron, Executive Director of The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, and Sarah Staudt, Director of Policy, Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts. November 3, 2022

The now-ratified ERA will help create stronger protections for everyone in the U.S. regardless of sex. Urge your Senators to demand a vote on SJRes.1 to remove the time limit from the ERA and any potential future barriers for equality. https://bit.ly/3CGUBIi #ERANow #Senate4ERA

Repost from @feminist • LGBTQ+ people belong. stop banning our stories! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ by @jazzjennings_ & @sander_jennings “Today, despite living my life as a proud trans woman, my children’s book “I Am Jazz” is one of the most banned and challenged books of the decade. Legislators ban it because they believe it’s an attempt to "recruit" young children into identifying as LGBTQ. It is not. The book is about identity, giving people the freedom to express who they feel they are and how to be a good friend to someone who's different. LGBTQ+ people belong. Allowing us to share our stories creates a more inclusive community for all. 💞🏳️‍🌈” 💭 @jazzjennings_ 🎥: Thank you to my brother @Sander_jennings for helping me film and edit this

🎉🎉WOW! We are less than a week away from the NOW 2022 National Conference! We have a packed weekend planned in Chicago July 22-24. Join us for fabulous speakers, core issue plenaries, networking, exhibitors and vendors, candidate forums, and so much more! It's not too late to register, get excited, and meet NOW in the windy city! 🎉🎉🚨Registration link in bio🚨 #FeministConference #Chicago #NOWConference2022 #ChicagoConference #NationalNOWConference

Repost from @julianaforlg • When @JBPritzker and I began this journey in 2018, I felt the magnitude of what it meant to come into this role. To be a voice for those who have long been unseen and unheard, and to be the first Black woman elected to this office -- but not the last.

Repost from @vp • Right now, we’re in the fight to protect reproductive rights. Here’s what you need to know.

Repost from @ckyourprivilege • Hi 👋🏾 friends, @myishathill here with a rendition of #iwastodayyearsold 👩🏽‍🏫 Eliza “Lyda” Burton Conley, who lived from 1869-1946, was a member of the Wyandotte Nation who became a lawyer to help protect tribal land in Kansas City, specifically, the Huron Indian Cemetery, a burial ground of the Wyandotte peoples--where her own mother and ancestors were buried. When the U.S. government decided to sell the land and relocate the graves, Lyda filed an injunction and fought it all the way to the Supreme Court. Together with her sisters, they erected a small dwelling at the entrance of the cemetery, which they called Fort Conley--where they lived, keeping armed guard, to protect the sacred land of their peoples. Lyda went on to argue her case in front of the Supreme Court, citing a 1855 treaty the government was violating with the sale of the land. She lost in the Supreme Court, but seeing her efforts, a Kansas state senator (a member of the Kaw Nation) worked to pass a law to protect the burial site in 1913. Conley and her sisters continued to physically protect the land, though, as the city continued to make attempts to get permission to develop it. Ultimately, she won but it was a lifelong battle—and beyond. Lyda was buried at that sacred site in 1946. In 1971, the cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It became a National Historic Landmark in 2017. In her own words, from a 1909 interview, when she was asked if she was afraid to spend so much time in a cemetery: "Afraid of what? Afraid of my mother - or of my grandmother - that their spirits would harm me, when I was enduring those hardships for the security of their last resting place? Why should I be afraid - of the dead? I builded the hut close to the grave of my mother and I felt secure every moment of my stay in the grounds that may appear to you, gloomy, but sacred to me for their memories." (Source: https://www.kckpl.org/kansas/

Repost from @kamalaharris • President Biden has signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law, ending forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual abuse. This would not be possible without the survivors and their allies who spoke out and demanded change.

Repost from @senduckworth • The hypocrisy of Senate Republicans knows no limit.

Illinois NOW celebrates National Coming Out Day on Monday, October 11th. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🌈🎊🎉 Celebrating LGBTQIA people stepping into their truth and providing a safe space for all of our loved ones.

#VotingRights #MarchOnForVotingRights #
#VotingRights #MarchOnForVotingRights #

Illinois NOW President Laura Welch speaking at the MO4VR virtual/live event today:

Register via Eventbrite at: bit.ly/3jZVXCZilnow

Repost from @nationalnow • NOW Demands Justice for the Forced Sterilization of Detained Immigrant Women Read the full statement at: https://bit.ly/33w1x7V #NationalNOW #ReproductiveRights #Feminism #UnlockTheFuture

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton's keynote speech from today's Illinois NOW Conference! (apologies for the camera auto-adjusting the lighting throughout - but the audio is worth it!)

Lauren Underwood!

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NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social, and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. We are the grassroots arm of the women’s movement. The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of thousands of contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been “to take action” to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromising, and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. NOW's 6 core issues: - Reproductive Rights & Justice - Ending Violence Against Women - Economic Justice - LGBT Rights - Racial Justice - Constitutional Equality Amendment ****************************************** NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. We also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive “zap” actions. In 2004, the March for Women’s Lives became the largest mass action of any kind in U.S. history, bringing a record 1.15 million people to Washington, DC to advocate for women’s reproductive health options. NOW’s actions have established the organization as a major force in the sweeping changes that put more women in political posts; increased educational, employment and business opportunities for women; and enacted tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.

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We were inspired by the strong and sure voices of local students raising their voices today to ensure abortion access stays legal, safe, and accessible in IL and to again make it legal across the country. Vote! And, bring a friend! League of Women Voters Naperville Illinois National Organization for Women NCJW - National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section
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Endorsements from UAW International Union and Illinois National Organization for Women, plus I'm designated a Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Gun Sense Candidate because those are my values. Workers' Rights, Women's Rights, Sensible Gun Regulations are all important to me.
Thank you for supporting my campaign, Citizen Action Illinois, Personal PAC, Illinois National Organization for Women, and Gun Violence Prevention Illinois. You all represent and stand for bettering our state, and I am proud to be an advocate for your many causes:
✔️Social and Economic Justice
✔️Gun Safety
✔️Reproductive Rights and Women's Health

I have and will continue to uphold legislative efforts that support safety, healthcare access, and equality for all.
We have 4 weeks to ensure candidates come out on top this election. The future of are literally on the ballot & we need your help. Bring a friend & join Men4Choice, Illinois National Organization for Women, Gun Violence Prevention Illinois, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action & Equality Illinois. RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/JAOct15
I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Illinois National Organization for Women.
I am proud to have earned the support of Illinois National Organization for Women. NOW is a national organization which takes action to bring women into full, equal participation in society.

The best way to ensure access to justice for all is to have highly qualified, experienced members of the judiciary serve on our state’s highest bench and I’m honored they believe I am that person in the Second District.

I received official notification that Illinois National Organization for Women and McHenry County NOW endorsed me with a score of 100%. NOW’s priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women’s health issues; opposing racism; fighting bigotry against the LGBTQIA community; and ending violence against women.
We're happy to share this pep talk from the Illinois National Organization for Women. Please

⭐️Today is Women’s Equality Day⭐️

August 26 is the anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, recognizing the right of women to vote. The irony of the anniversary this year is not lost on us. But instead of feeling angry or despair at the current state of affairs, we are taking action 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏿 to get out the vote for the November 8th elections.

💥Are you ready to vote on November 8th?💥

✅Are you registered to vote?
Find out:
https://ova.elections.il.gov/RegistrationLookup.aspx

🚨If you are not yet registered, it’s not too late!
Get registered online:
https://ova.elections.il.gov/?T=637970248502989453

🏛Find your polling place, or check your voter’s card:
https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx

🗳Find voting information and learn what’s on your ballot:
https://www.vote411.org/

Or: https://www.vote.org/

📬Register to vote by mail:
https://elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VotingByMailAgreement.aspx?T=637970257286386839

➡️Enter your county and submit your application to your local county clerk’s office. Or contact your county clerk’s office directly.

🇺🇸Look for the upcoming NOW PAC/IL NOW PAC list of endorsed candidates on this page or at ilnow.org/pac/
Macomb Pride is grateful to Illinois National Organization for Women for their sponsorship of the 2022 . THANK YOU!!!
Here in Illinois, we can show with data the reduction in teen pregnancy and STIs when schools teach comprehensive s*x education. We need to make our Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act mandatory for schools. Illinois is going to see an unprecedented increase in people coming here from other states, so let's reduce the need for Illinois residents to seek abortions.
Planned Parenthood can also provide birth control shots that last months, IUDs, and other reliable methods.
Illinois National Organization for Women Equality Illinois
And we need to continue to push for the other things on this list!!
has been defending human rights since 1993. She has a long record of legislative advocacy, and understands the need for building public support to get bills passed, including the decriminalization of HIV and the LGBTQ inclusive curriculum in Illinois. Vote Karla Bailey-Smith for State Representative in District 91 for someone with firsthand experience in state legislation!
Equality Illinois Illinois National Organization for Women Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
DuPage Township Democrats out in Naperville protesting today’s SCOTUS ruling and standing up for women’s rights. Thank you Illinois National Organization for Women League of Women Voters of Illinois American Association of University Women for organizing this wonderful show of solidarity!

I'm so honored to receive these endorsements and designations from organizations that I believe in.

Everytown for Gun Safety
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
Equality Illinois
Illinois National Organization for Women

I am sickened by the Supreme Court decision on Roe, which will no doubt cause so much harm across the USA in areas where access to abortion is not protected. In Illinois, abortion IS protected as long as we have a majority in the Illinois General Assembly who supports the right to reproductive health care. I have WORKED to help pass EVERY law in Illinois that protects access to care and supports education to prevent unintentional pregnancies.
I will continue to protect human rights.
Illinois National Organization for Women Equality Illinois Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
Did you know Karla has consistently advocated for protecting reproductive rights in Illinois? She believes promoting education and access to birth control are the two best ways to reduce the need for abortions, keep kids safe, and reduce the spread of s*xually transmitted infections.
Karla has phone banked to build support for legislation and connect other residents to their elected officials, encouraged people to tell their reproductive health care stories and s*x education experiences, AND traveled to Springfield and attended online lobby sessions to help get every single piece of protective and supportive legislation passed in Illinois since 2017.
Illinois National Organization for Women has endorsed Karla in part for her justice work.

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