Bernie Sanders to Rally Supporters in Illinois Ahead of Primary on Tuesday, March 7 and 10, 2020 **Updated
Sanders will hold rallies in Chicago and Rockford ahead of the March 17 primary
CHICAGO – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign today announced an additional stop in an Illinois swing ahead of the March 17 primary. Sen. Sanders will rally supporters in Chicago on Saturday and Rockford on Tuesday.
The Senator’s support in Illinois continues to grow with strong recent polling and a groundswell of thousands of grassroots volunteers organizing with Bernie 2020 across the state. Sen. Sanders’ previous trips to Illinois have included a Chicago rally that drew 12,500 people and a fair contract strike meeting to stand in solidarity with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and SEIU Local 73.
Here is the itinerary:
Saturday, March 7
1:30 p.m. **TIME CHANGE** Bernie 2020 Chicago Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Grant Park - Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. https://events.berniesanders.com/event/258048/
Tuesday, March 10
12:30 p.m. Bernie 2020 Rockford Rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. https://events.berniesanders.com/event/257318/
