The 2025 Will County Take Back the Night Steering Committee is pleased to host our 30th annual event at

 

Crossroads Christian Church at 2312 Essington Road in Joliet

 

Thursday, October 29th 2026

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This year's speaker is WGN's very own, Winnie Dortch. She will be sharing her survival story after a domestic violence attack.

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2026 Award Recipient will be Nichole Pasteris. She serves as the Director of Victim Witness Services for the Will County State's Attorney's Office.

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Resource Tables 5-6pm

Program begins at 6pm

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• Featuring area agencies offering resources related to family and gender based violence. 

• Joliet Junior Woman's Club will offer supplies to create posters for participants to use on the concluding march.

• Plainfield Junior Woman's Club will be available to collect donations for area programs who provide direct services to survivors of family/gender based violence. (Pantry staples, canned goods, hygiene products, self-care items, activity books, art supplies, etc).

• Will County Take Back the Night merchandise available (cash, check, or paypal accepted).

• Volunteer to represent a victim during the program memorial.

 

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*ASL Interpretation will be available*

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​Questions? Email us at willtbtn@gmail.com 

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