We’ve seen a number of comments from people asking: Will there be a local demonstration against the Family Separation issue at the border? There are plans for a national protect in Washington DC on June 30. (More information here. )
So far, we don’t know if a Champaign-Urbana demonstration but there are number planned in Illinois. June 30 is being publicized as the day for national demonstrations on this issue.
From the Families Belong Together web site here are some links for Illinois events for that day. Click the name of city to got to the relevant site. These are all associated with Moveon.org.
Updated list of cities 6/23: IL: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Chicago, Downers Grove, Elgin, Frankfort, Joliet, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford, Saint Charles, Springfield
Anyone who hears of a more local event, please let us know at cup61820@gmail.com.
CUP (Champaign Urbana Progressives) 