All are welcome to join this progressively-minded group each month for dinner, a movie, coffee after the movie or all three, whatever works for you! We'll eat at Duke of Perth in Lakeview and then see a movie across the street at the Landmark Century Centre Theatre.

International Workers Day, which falls on May 1st of every year, is celebrated throughout the world (with the conspicuous exception of the United States of America). This holiday finds its origins in an event which occurred in Chicago, in May of 1886, and in the travesty of justice which ensued. Please click here for a brief synopsis of the full story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair The Haymarket Society exists to make sure that the legacy bequeathed to us by our patriots, who we …

We are a group of concerned citizens that will protect our God-given rights as intended by the framers of the Constitution by being informed, getting involved, and making a difference. Our founders believed that our Constitution would be the example of freedom to the entire human race! We want to restore the feeling of unity, passion, and devotion that swept over our Nation when we were attacked on September 11, 2001, and which bound us together as Americans Patriots on 9/12, without regard for …

  We are an informal, inclusive progressive social group. Meet other people in Schaumburg and surrounding suburbs who are fighting the good fight. Many liberals and progressives in the NW suburbs think they're the only ones when in reality they live in liberal-leaning neighborhoods. Come on out and meet your neighbors! More about the Drinking Liberally network: http://livingliberall... Subscribe to the Schaumburg Drinking Liberally mailing list. What is Drinking Liberally? Raise your spirits whi …

Our new chapter is up and running with new leadership! We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women in our area including employment, sexual harassment, pay equity, reproductive choice, sexual violence, and educational issues. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our area by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities Educating and empowering the women of Chicago's North and Northwe …

The purpose of the DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition is multifaceted: to promote nonviolent solutions to terrorism, to call on members of Congress to protect civil liberties, and to provide a public forum to present alternatives to war and education on cross cultural issues. The Coalition is made up of people from diverse ethnic, racial, religious and cultural backgrounds united in their belief that war is not the answer to terrorism. DuPage County is standing up for peace! Many people in o …

Successful Chicago entrepreuners working together to improve the climate for Chicago businesses. Being successful in business alone, was not enough for us. Along the way of our growth we discovered the need for businessses to band together to create a stronger unified voice for change. Are you a business owner, a CEO / president, in strong positions of leadership at your work and or politically active ? Then we need you. Join us and make a difference.

This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric o …

"We The People" are standing up against the overgrowth of OUR Government. We are dedicated in support of our Constitution and restoring individual and States Rights. As average citizens, we care more about our country's future than the power of any party. If you love this Country and are upset with the aggressive growth of the Government and the loss of our freedoms, then join us and stand with us. We are non-partisan. UNITED WE STAND!!

Holistic Learners Homeschool Group is a non-directed support group made up of open-minded homeschoolers of all ages, that puts our children's education safely in our own hands. This group does not only focus on the academic portion of schooling, but teaching the whole child - mind, body and soul to create life long learners. As a group, we welcome all learning abilities and celebrate the diversity our world has to offer us. We are proud to have families originating from all around the world as p …

Hi fellow introverts. Please read guidelines below, before joining this group. (Thank you) For those of us who are introverts/loners and/or "live inside" our heads, making new friends can be more of a challenge since even the chattier types of us tend to be more quiet overall in new social situations. We don't mind awkward silences and tend to "observe" others for awhile first before joining in. Or, we don't fit into the typical "extrovert" social cliques because the idea of meeting others at ba …

There is the first and official tea party in the North Shore of Illinois.

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.  Let us not give up meeting together , as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching."                                                                                                                                                                                    Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV    Our group seeks to bring dedicated, faithful Christian Singles …

Welcome to the Woodridge, Lisle and Downers Grove Meetup Group for social gatherings of 30- and 40-something professionals. Our goal is to make this a light-hearted social group to meet professional people with similar interests and, most of all, have fun. Our group activities may include events such as--but are not limited to--getting together for dinners, happy hours, game nights, picnics, live music/concert, festivals, museums, sports, night life, dancing, hiking, biking, etc. This group is a …

Meet other local Documentary Film Fans. Discuss docs and the subjects they deal with and recommend documentary films to one another. Make selections to watch and discuss at your Meetup. -------------- Please email Organizer DIRECTLY with questions / replies ------------ ---- Please adjust your communication settings if you want fewer messages ----

Thank you for your interest in joining my Meetup Group, Volunteers for Susana A. Mendoza! When you sign up as a volunteer for this group, my Volunteer Coordinator and I will notify you about my upcoming events, meetings and volunteer opportunities through Meetup. For my successful Chicago City Clerk campaign, my Meetup Group volunteers played a major role in helping me win on February 22, 2011. Thank you to them and to the Chicagoans who voted for me! Before you start volunteering for m …