When does How It Works meet?

How It Works meets every Thursday at 10:30 AM.

Where is How It Works located?

This meeting is held at Alano of Des Plaines, 1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA.

Is How It Works open to the public?

How It Works is a closed meeting, which means it is only for individuals who have a desire to stop drinking/using or who identify as being in recovery.

Is there a cost to attend How It Works?

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings are free to attend. There may be a voluntary collection during the meeting, but this is entirely optional.

What type of recovery meeting is How It Works?

How It Works is a AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting in Des Plaines, IL. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) follows a twelve-step program of recovery.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

How It Works

Des Plaines, IL

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Schedule

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Days

Thursday

Time

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location

Alano of Des Plaines

1535 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

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Meeting Types

Beginner Closed Discussion EN Step Study

Additional Notes

PW: 1535

Last verified: January 20, 2026

Source: www.chicagoaa.org

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How It Works

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AR Intervention, LLC

Mark Graham

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