John Lewis & Betsy Londrigan in Decatur

Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, and the NAACP Decatur Branch & Church of the Living God CWFF, is honored to welcome Civil Rights Icon & Congressman John Lewis to the 13th District! Please join them at a free event open to the public in Decatur on Tuesday, October 16 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM at Church … Continue reading John Lewis & Betsy Londrigan in Decatur

Nuns on the Bus Visit Central Illinois!

Come meet the Nuns on the Bus on Thursday Octobert 18, 9:30 am outside of Rep. Bost's office (302 W State St, O'Fallon, IL) to rally for accountability! NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus is on the road again— for the first time in two years — to hold members of Congress accountable for their votes … Continue reading Nuns on the Bus Visit Central Illinois!

“Fight for 15” Rally in Chicago with Rev William Barber October 4

There will be a "Fight for 15" rally and march on McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago.  If you can get there, join them on Thursday, October 4, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Union Park, 1501 W Randolph, Chicago.  The keynote speaker will be well-known national activist Reverend William Barber. What's Fight for 15? The “$15 for … Continue reading “Fight for 15” Rally in Chicago with Rev William Barber October 4

It’s Here! CU Pride and Parade!

The UP Center is excited to announce that our 9th annual CU Pride and Parade will happen this week from September 14-16. Downstate Illinois' LARGEST Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 is at 5PM! There are a number of events associated with this week. Be sure to check out a full list of events at http://www.unitingpride.org/prideschedule but below … Continue reading It’s Here! CU Pride and Parade!