More than 400 progressive community members, activists and elected officials gathered in Albany Park Saturday to discuss how a second Trump term will impact Illinois and Chicago.
The event, hosted by Northwest Chicago and suburban elected officials in conjunction with more than a dozen local progressive organizations, focused on public policy issues like immigration, reproductive rights, gender justice, and the environment.
The event was held at Roosevelt High School and started in the auditorium before breaking out into several smaller groups organized by policy issue.
Isabel Alter with United Neighbors of the 35th Ward helped facilitate a conversation on reproductive rights. While such rights are protected in Illinois, she’s concerned about the ripple effect from states with more restrictive laws on abortion access.
“Are hospitals and providers going to have the support that they need to continue providing that care as we continue to be a hub – probably more …