Bernie Sanders to Visit Illinois on Friday, March 11, 2016 and Saturday, March 12, 2016 *Updated
BURLINGTON, Vt. -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday will travel to Illinois. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host rallies in Summit and Champaign. Ezra Koenig and Chris Tomson of Grammy Award-winning band Vampire Weekend will join Sanders in Summit. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Doors open at 5 p.m. A Future to Believe In Summit Rally With Special Guest Vampire Weekend, Argo Community High School District 217, 7329 63rd Street, Summit
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.
For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking is available on site and in the surrounding neighborhood.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Doors open at 11 a.m. A Future to Believe In Champaign Rally, University of Illinois, Campus Activities and Recreation Center - Gym 1, 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.
For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. On site parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.
