St. Theresa Parish in Palatine hosts the Northwest Families for Life March for Life on Oct. 18, 2025. Pro-life supporters gathered at the church for prayer, music, speakers and exhibits before walking out to Northwest Highway and lining the streets and holding signs with pro-life messages. The annual event takes place each year during Respect Life Month. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Families make their way from the church to Northwest Highway. St. Theresa Parish in Palatine hosts the Northwest Families for Life March for Life on Oct. 18, 2025. Pro-life supporters gathered at the church for prayer, music, speakers and exhibits before walking out to Northwest Highway and lining the streets and holding signs with pro-life messages. The annual event takes place each year during Respect Life Month. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Families make their way from the church to Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with pro-life messages while standing along Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with pro-life messages while standing along Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The Crusaders for Life, a Catholic prolife youth-led group, cheer as they walk down Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Knights of Columbus walk down Northwest Highway to their spot. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with pro-life messages while standing along Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants hold signs with pro-life messages while standing along Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The Crusaders for Life, a Catholic prolife youth-led group, cheer as they walk down Northwest Highway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic
Melissa and Noah Yeomans hold up signs along the road. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)