#NoKings 2.0
(10/18/2025)

#NoKingsIllinois
#SpringfieldIL
#SangamonCountyIL

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Illinois Federation of Teachers lobbies for public school funding

Springfield, IL – Four buses departed from the parking lot of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) headquarters at sunrise on Wednesday morning, October 29. They carried hundreds of educators, students and parents to the State Capitol in Springfield where they joined people from all over the state mobilized by the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT). All united to demand fully funded schools across the state.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/illinois-federation-of-teachers-lobbies-for-public-school-funding

#NoKings #NoKingsInAmerica #SpringfieldIL

“No, the doves of peace do not perch on gallows! No, the forces of freedom cannot mingle the sons of the victims with the executioners of Madrid and elsewhere! Of that, at least, we shall henceforth be sure, as we shall be sure that freedom is not a gift received from a State or a leader but a possession to be won every day by the effort of each and the union of all.” - Albert Camus

President Abraham Lincoln, 1909 - Tuck's Embossed Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/president-abraham-lincoln-1909-tuck-s-embossed-postcard-222894211.htm

#AbrahamLincoln #SpringfieldIL

#FreeAmerica Protests

#FreeAmericaIllinois

#BloomingtonIL 7/4
#ChicagoIL 7/4
#DecaturIL 7/5
#DesPlainesIL 7/6
#GlenviewIL 7/4
#QuincyIL 7/4
#PrincetonIL 7/5
#PeoriaIL 7/4
#SpringfieldIL 7/4, 7/5

Link:
https://action.womensmarch.com/calendars/free-america-weekend?page=6

#SpringfieldIL #CommunityGarden Seeks Applicants for 2025 Season

March 13, 2025 in Local News |

"The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) seeks individuals or families interested in starting their own garden to raise fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers in a community setting. The IDOA’s Community Garden is located on the infield of the #IllinoisStateFair Grandstand racetrack and features 200 garden plots. Of those plots, 100 are designated for organic gardening, and the remaining 100 plots are assigned for non-organic gardening. Each plot costs $20 and can be tilled for you for an additional charge. The Department will supply water and #compost free of charge. Those interested in participating in the 2025 growing season are encouraged to fill out a garden application on the IDOA website: agr.illinois.gov/consumers/communitygarden.html Completed applications and payments can be returned by mail or to the front desk of the IDOA at the John R. Block Building, Attention: Community Garden, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62794. If you would like more information about this year’s Community Garden, visit the IDOA website or contact the Department at (217) 785-8300."

http://www.lawndalenews.com/2025/03/community-garden-seeks-applicants-for-2025-season/
#FoodSovereignty #FoodSecurity #BuildingCommunity #CommunityGardens #SolarPunkSunday #Illinois