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SUMMARY:NOISE FOR NOW X GROUND CONTROL TOURING PRESENT 4th Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at it again! Our friends at Ground Control Touring have been working hard on yet another night of incredible music in support of abortion access nation-wide.\nThis year\, we’ll be hosting coinciding shows in 4 cities: Austin at Hotel Vegas\, LA at Lodge Room\, Chicago at Empty Bottle\, and NYC at Bowery Ballroom. See below for full line ups and ticket links. \nProceeds support local independent abortion clinics and abortion funds in each region: ACCESS Reproductive Justice\, The Afiya Center‘s SYS Fund\, Chicago Abortion Fund\, Jane’s Due Process\, New York Abortion Access Fund\, Northwest Abortion Access Fund\, and independent abortion clinics in California\, Illinois\, and New York via Keep Our Clinics. \nWe hope to see you out there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago at Empty Bottle:  \nAction/Adventure\, Good Flying Birds\, Mass Text\, This House Is Creaking\, Tobacco City\, Hosted by Kenya Elan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET CHI TICKETS
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/noise-for-now-x-ground-control-touring-present-4th-annual-abortion-access-benefit-series/
LOCATION:Empty Bottle\, 1035 N Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Plainfield Pride
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/plainfield-pride/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:Joliet Pride
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/joliet-pride-2/
LOCATION:Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park\, 201 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260416T112602
CREATED:20250418T022334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T022334Z
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SUMMARY:Naper Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/naper-pride-fest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T112602
CREATED:20250413T105810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T041043Z
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PrideFest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th anniversary of the Woodstock PrideFest! We will have a weekend full of activities\, with the main event happening on Sunday\, June 15th\, starting with an extended parade at 11am and a festival from 12-5pm with food\, entertainment\, vendors and more! \nWe’ve come a long way from the very first Kids PrideFest and evolved into a two day celebration. \nSunday – experience the most colorful parade in McHenry county at our EXTENDED parade route at 11 am. We follow that right up with our day long festival on the Historic Woodstock Square. With entertainment\, speakers\, vendors and more\, this is the PLACE TO BE! \nStay tuned as we announce more great things and events. \nInterested in participating in another way\, such as vendor\, food truck\, or parade? Here is your link https://form.jotform.com/Woodstock_Pride/2025-woodstock-pridefest-vendor–no \nCheck out our other events happening for PrideFest in June: \nWoodstock Pride Art – Show Entire month of June \nWoodstock PrideFest Pub Crawl June 14th 6pm \nWoodstock PrideFest (Parade and Festivities) June 15th 11-5 pm
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/woodstock-pridefest-2025/
LOCATION:Woodstock Square Historic District\, 123 E Van Buren St\, Woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T170000
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Family Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in beautiful downtown Ottawa\, Illinois\, in the heart of the Illinois Valley\, for the Ottawa Family Pride Festival. Our 4th year will feature vendors\, artists\, food\, live music\, Celebrity drag queens\,  crafts\, activities\, and our Annual John Fisher Dann Memorial Pride Parade! \nThroughout the year\, we’ll be sharing more info about the festival\nand ways to get involved. Follow our social media or check back here to stay up to date.
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/ottawa-family-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Jordan Block and Central Park\, 101-103 Main Street\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T112602
CREATED:20250418T025215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T041127Z
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SUMMARY:Downers Grove Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:EQuality Downers Grove invites you to DG PrideFest 2025\, a vibrant celebration of pride and community! Enjoy music\, delicious treats from a food truck\, kid’s activities\, community booths\, and so much more. \nThe community-wide event is free to attend.  Come out and show your pride.
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/downers-grove-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Fischel Park\, 1036 Grove St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Pride Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/2025-lgbtq-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Illinois State Capital\, 401 S 2nd St\, Springfield\, IL\, 62707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy / Lobbying,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T080000
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CREATED:20250418T015231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T015353Z
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SUMMARY:Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMay 5th is MMIW Day\, a day to raise awareness for the widespread anger and sadness in First Nation communities because of the missing and murdered women and children in their communities. A red hand over the mouth has become the symbol of a growing movement toward awareness\, accountability\, and advocacy. The red hand represents the silence of the media\, law enforcement and government agencies on this issue\, as well as the oppression and subjugation of Native women throughout history. Join Native Communities on May 5th by wearing red and raising
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/missing-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy / Lobbying,Conference,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T112602
CREATED:20250120T033441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T034404Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Pride: United in Community
DESCRIPTION:Join Center on Halsted for the inaugural Midwest Pride: United in Community\, a transformative convening designed to unite LGBTQ+ organizations\, leaders\, and advocates from across the Midwest. Over three days\, we’ll foster collaboration\, share knowledge\, and address the pressing challenges facing our communities today. This summit offers a unique opportunity to engage in professional development\, explore innovative solutions\, and build lasting networks for greater impact and resilience. \nEvent Highlights Include: \n\nEngaging panel discussions\, including “The State of the LGBTQ+ Union” and “2025 & Beyond: Strategies for Progress and Protection.”\nInteractive breakout sessions focused on fundraising\, advocacy\, DEI strategies\, leadership\, and more.\nAffinity spaces for meaningful connection and shared experiences.\nCommunity happy hours\, networking opportunities\, and a tour of the Legacy Project.\nA vibrant celebration of collaboration\, growth\, and resilience.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDates: April 17–19\, 2025\nLocation: Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL 60613\nCost: $350 per participant\nOpen TO: CEOs\, Directors\, Managers\, Coordinators\, College Students\, Allied Orgs\, Board Members\n\nBe part of this groundbreaking event as we come together to strengthen our networks\, amplify our impact\, and chart a brighter future for LGBTQ+ communities across the Midwest. \nRegistration opens February 3rd! \n\nFee$350 per participant
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/midwest-pride-united-in-community/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T150000
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CREATED:20250413T110108Z
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SUMMARY:Shine A Light On Take Back The Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ilnow.org/event/shine-a-light-on-take-back-the-night/
LOCATION:Benedictine University (Goodwin Hall of Business)\, 5700 College Rd\, Lisle\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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