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Allison Yates 7/7/25 Allison Yates 7/7/25

A JANE Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (Or, How to Decide What to Read and Watch)

Read & Run Chicago's Running Tour of Jane is inspired by the work of the pre-Roe V. Wade abortion counseling service. Guide Kaylee Tock rounds up the books and documentaries worth watching to learn more.

Allison Yates 7/3/25 Allison Yates 7/3/25

Historical Context of Jane, Plus Contemporary Resources

Guide Kaylee Tock rounded up resources, further reading, and even a self-guided route to help you continue your learning of Jane and reproductive rights advocacy in Chicago and beyond.

Allison Yates 7/1/25 Allison Yates 7/1/25

🗳 Help Build Our Winter 2026 Season!

We’re building our Winter 2026 season and want your input! Vote for your favorite events here to read and run all winter long.

Allison Yates 6/14/24 Allison Yates 6/14/24

Newberry Library Digital Collections Related to The Girls in 3-B

Here are some of the digital collections guide Quinn Sluzenski referenced while researching for the running tour of The Girls in 3-B.

Allison Yates 4/22/24 Allison Yates 4/22/24

Chelsey Stone: From Read & Run Chicago Guide to Read & Run on the Road Organizer

Learn more about Chelsey Stone’s Read & Run on the Road events in San Diego and Los Angeles this spring and summer!

Allison Yates 11/25/22 Allison Yates 11/25/22

What’s So Great About the Chicago River?

Read & Run Chicago guide Chelsey Grassfield is also policy advocate for a Chicago River-focused nonprofit. We asked her what’s so great about the Chicago River in this Q&A.