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Address
126 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611
Meeting Notes
This virtual meeting now occurs 7 days per week and begins at 7:00am The format everyday (except Thursday) is a short 5 minute lead followed by comments. On Tuesday the topic of the 5 minute lead is one of the 12 steps and 12 traditions. On Thursday we read from the Big Book followed by comments. All are encouraged to participate with responsibly brief comments.
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Types of AA Meetings
Closed: Closed AA meetings in Illinois are not open to outside observers. Instead, only AA members or individuals looking for help with a drinking problem are invited to attend. The discussions center around topics related to alcoholism and recovery and are of particular value to newcomers.
Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Illinois allow members to reflect upon and discuss a specific aspect of alcohol addiction and recovery. The leader will usually begin the meeting by referencing an AA text, such as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Then, they will invite others to share.
Speaker: Motivational speakers in Illinois AA programs can inspire clients to reinforce their sobriety. Speakers often use a blend of charm, humor, faith, and raw emotions to get their points across.