The News Gazette published an article on the rise of ICE activity in Champaign County.  Read this article by Cheatsheet of Champaign County for the details. It summarizes the News Gazette article

On July 11 Bend the Arc:CU along with several other faith based groups will hold a rally in front of the Champaign County Courthouse, 101 E Main St, Urbana.  We will be protesting the practice of removing parents from families leaving children vulnerable.  Come hear short speeches from faith leaders and then march with us … Continue reading Rally with Faith Groups on July 11 to End Family Separations

Take a look at how many of us came out in 90+ degree heat to protest federal actions against children and parents at the border and beyond. Reception from passing cars was supportive with many honks and waves.  Below is a quote from CU Indivisible on Twitter. "Huge turnout here at the #FamiliesBelongTogether rally here … Continue reading Hundreds rally in central Champaign: “Families Belong Together”

Will there be a rally in CU on June 30, when hundreds of rallies will protest the child separations from parenters at the border?  Until today, the answer was No, none planned. Please attend the Building the Blue Wave event instead."  Now we have a new answer.  Yes, there will be a rally in CU. … Continue reading Families Belong Together: Champaign-Urbana Rally