Save the Date! ACLU November 29 Presentation on Preserving Civil Liberties

From the ACLU:  No matter the outcome of the November 6 elections, the members of the American Civil Liberties Union will need to continue our work to protect civil liberties in Illinois and across the nation. We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 29, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, to hear from Khadine … Continue reading Save the Date! ACLU November 29 Presentation on Preserving Civil Liberties

Support the Sierra Club: Buy a 2019 Calendar

The local Prairie Group of the Sierra Club is selling Sierra Club 2019 calendars.  Members and friends should email Trent.Shepard@gmail.com or call 344-2822 for a discounted rate from the bookstore price. The Wilderness wall calendar sells for $14 and the Engagement Desk calendar is $15. They make good gifts in addition to having one to … Continue reading Support the Sierra Club: Buy a 2019 Calendar

County Board Approves First Solar Farms in Champaign County

For some non-election news, here's part of a post from the Cheat Sheet of Champaign County on local rural solar farms: "The October 18th County Board meeting (video here, agenda here, and addendum here) mainly focused around approving the first solar farms since the ordinance allowing such developments was passed (more on that here). To … Continue reading County Board Approves First Solar Farms in Champaign County

Help with Election Eve Door Hanger Extravaganza

On Election Eve, Monday, November 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, the People's Agenda and multiple Democratic groups will sponsor a Door Hanger Extravanza.  Here's the invitation, summarized from Facebook: "Help us distribute 10,000 door hangers throughout Champaign County the night before Election Day!  Drivers and door hanger-ers needed. Sign up here. " Meet at … Continue reading Help with Election Eve Door Hanger Extravaganza