Illinois National Guard To Help Protect Against Cyberattacks On Election Day

The Illinois State Board of Elections wants to reassure voters about cyberattacks and the upcoming election. Part of that effort is to have IT specialists from the National Guard on standby in case of problems.  See the story at the link for more. http://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-national-guard-help-protect-against-cyberattacks-election-day#stream/0

Candidate Forum Viewing Party – Betsy-Rodney on Monday, October 29

Want to see Democracy in action? Come watch a livestream of the last debate between  Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Incumbent Republican Rodney Davis, candidates for Champaign-Urbana's congressional district.  There will be free pizza, and a unique opportunity to hear from Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen about why everybody needs to get out the vote!  There … Continue reading Candidate Forum Viewing Party – Betsy-Rodney on Monday, October 29

CU Indivisible Action Item: Vote Early!

From CU Indivisible:  While many of us enjoy the rush of voting on election day, we're taking our lead from many of the campaigns and asking everyone to vote EARLY! This is beneficial in a number of ways, but most importantly, once you've voted the campaigns will be able to tell, and can redirect phonebankers/canvassers … Continue reading CU Indivisible Action Item: Vote Early!

Meet the Editor: The News Gazette and the Election Cycle

Come learn and ask questions about reporting during the election cycle at this Meet the Editor event with editors from The News-Gazette.  This forum is Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign.  More information at this Facebook event.