Friday Forum on Reducing Gun Violence

Interested in reducing gun violence locally? Check out how one group did it in Chicago at the Friday Forum 1/22/19, 12:00 pm, at the University YMCA. Tamar Manaseh, MASK is the featured speaker. From the announcement: “During the entire month of July 2015, not a single person was shot and killed on the streets Englewood … Continue reading Friday Forum on Reducing Gun Violence

Urbana Municipal Candidates Meet and Greet

One advantage of local elections is that it can be easier to meet the candidates face to face. The April 2 Champaign Municipal Election is fast approaching, so here's an opportunity: All candidates running for office in the April 2 Municipal Election are invited to a meet-and-greet and educational event on March 9, 2:00 pm - … Continue reading Urbana Municipal Candidates Meet and Greet

Presidents’ Day Protest-National Emergency

On Monday February 18, there will be a local Presidents' Day Rally to protest the declaration of a national emergency. Here's information from the Facebook announcement: At 3 pm we'll meet up at the Champaign Public Library in the Robeson Rooms (First floor) where we'll have a line up of about 6-8 speakers made up … Continue reading Presidents’ Day Protest-National Emergency

The Week Ahead From CU Indivisible: February 17 +

From CU Indivisible Facebook page: Good Morning! Here are some of the events happening in *The Week Ahead*: As extensive as this list is, there are many other events. For more events check out the WEFT Progressive Calendar at new.weft.org/progressive =============================================== Monday 1/18/19 3 pm Champaign Public Library, "Champaign-Urbana Presidents' Day Protest- National Emergency" There … Continue reading The Week Ahead From CU Indivisible: February 17 +

Meet the Editor: The News Gazette

Have questions for the News Gazette? Here's a chance to meet with top editors of the media organization, including: • Jim Rossow, vice-president of news • Jeff D'Alessio, editor • Tom Kacich, columnist The event is Thursday, February 28, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm and hosted by the Champaign Public Library, Douglass Branch, 504 E. … Continue reading Meet the Editor: The News Gazette