Upcoming Events

Friday, April 24

League of Women Voters Phone Call Fridays

Time: Any Time

Location: Online

Details: Join the McLean County League of Women Voters on Phone Call Fridays — reaching out to legislators.

Phone Call Fridays is a weekly call to action to DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY.

The League has done all the work for you — they have all the names, all the phone numbers, and suggested messages to use.

See the LWV page for details: Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois

Saturday, April 25

BloNo IL - Identifying Hate Groups in Central Illinois

Time: 3:00 - 5:30 pm

Location: Unitarian-Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 E. Emerson St.

Details: Join us as we learn about the deep and unfortunate history of our area and the many active hate groups right here in Central Illinois, but also about the resistance to those groups. Most importantly you will learn how to spot these types so that you can keep your communities safe by recognizing them and their tactics.

Event hosted by Central Illinois Iron Front and the UUBN Social Justice Team. For more information, visit the Central Illinois Iron Front website: https://linktr.ee/centralillinoisironfront.

Monday, April 27

Rally for Democracy

Time: 12 -1 pm

Location: Uptown Normal

Details: Join Uptown Activists Blo/No and Voices of Reason to have your voice heard.

Every Monday 12 - 1 pm

In front of Congressman Darin LaHood’s office - 108 E. Beaufort St, Normal Bring a sign or borrow one of ours and stand for democracy in a peaceful protest!

Tuesday, April 28

Infiltration & Vetting for 2026 with Equality Labs - Safety and Security Workshop

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Location: Online (register here)

Details: Join State Voices and Equality Labs for a workshop on common infiltration and vetting threats we are seeing on the ground, especially those targeting electoral, community defense, and movement work.

You'll learn how to recognize warning signs, understand common tactics, and respond effectively to suspicious situations. We’ll also explore how phishing often overlaps with infiltration, how organizations can unknowingly share sensitive information, and how to reduce these risks without sacrificing trust or relationship-building in your work.

Friday, May 1

League of Women Voters Phone Call Fridays

Time: Any Time

Location: Online

Details: Join the McLean County League of Women Voters on Phone Call Fridays — reaching out to legislators.

Phone Call Fridays is a weekly call to action to DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY.

The League has done all the work for you — they have all the names, all the phone numbers, and suggested messages to use.

See the LWV page for details: Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois

Saturday, May 2

May Day 2026 — Workers Over Billionaires Peaceful Rally

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: BCPA, 600 N, East St., Bloomington

Details: In support of May Day, Bloomington Normal 50501 is hosting a peaceful rally on May 2nd from 12pm-1:30pm on the BCPA Lawn.

It's time to show this regime who really runs this country! We have to stand strong together. Workers >Billionaires!

Monday, May 4

Rally for Democracy

Time: 12 -1 pm

Location: Uptown Normal

Details: Join Uptown Activists Blo/No and Voices of Reason to have your voice heard.

Every Monday 12 - 1 pm

In front of Congressman Darin LaHood’s office - 108 E. Beaufort St, Normal Bring a sign or borrow one of ours and stand for democracy in a peaceful protest!