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Boxing Legend and Domestic Violence Survivor Christy Martin to Keynote 2026 Domestic Violence Summit

November 3, 2026

Boxing legend and domestic violence survivor Christy Martin will keynote the 2026 Domestic Violence Summit on Tuesday, November 17, from 11am – 5pm. Co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association and WINGS, the event will bring the legal community and advocates together.

Denise Brown Promotes WINGS and New Book, For My Sister Nicole

November 2, 2026

Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, visited Chicago during domestic violence awareness month to promote WINGS and her new book, For My Sister Nicole, through a book signing event at Lafayette 148 and media appearances.

WINGS Opens New Rolling Meadows Operations Center with Ribbon Cutting on November 5th

October 29, 2026

WINGS, the largest provider of domestic violence services in Illinois, will host a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30pm at 1200 Carnegie St, Rolling Meadows.

5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season

October 27, 2026

This holiday season, you can bring safety, dignity, and joy to survivors of domestic violence in your community. Here are 5 impactful ways you can help survivors served by WINGS.

Denise Brown Promotes WINGS and Her New Book, For My Sister Nicole, at Lafayette 148

October 26, 2026

Lafayette 148 in Chicago welcomed Denise Brown for a special book signing event on October 15, 2026 to benefit WINGS, the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois.

WINGS Purple Tie Ball Raises Over $1.2 Million For Domestic Violence Services

October 23, 2026

WINGS raised $1,225,000 for comprehensive services and programs for domestic violence survivors at its 26th Annual Purple Tie Ball on Saturday, October 3, 2026. More than 700 guests attended the grand masquerade ball at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Louise’s* Story: “What Can I Do?”

October 19, 2026

When the violence in her marriage escalated, Louise feared not only for her own safety, but for the safety of her son. Far from home and without a support system, she found herself asking a heartbreaking question: "What Can I Do?" The answer came when someone connected her with WINGS.

Juliet’s Story, “What Safety Really Means”

October 12, 2026

Hear firsthand how Juliet’s experience with counseling and support groups at WINGS Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC) helped her to heal.

Mary’s Story: “I Never Thought I Would Be Needing WINGS, but I Sure Did.”

October 5, 2026

Mary, a former counseling client who experienced verbal and psychological abuse before beginning counseling at WINGS Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC), shares her story.