Champaign County Indivisible

04/04/2026

Miss the No Kings protest on March 28th? Here's an updated version in 4K with improved audio. It begins when music kicks off, keeps running as the crowd begins to march away around the block, and captures the return of the crowd after the loop.

Thank you to our sponsors and co-sponsors for helping with this event:
- Champaign-Urbana Resistance Effort (CURE)
- ACLU of Champaign County: https://www.aclu-cu.org/contactus.shtml
- ACLU of Illinois: https://www.aclu-il.org/
- Champaign County Indivisible
- Indivisible Illinois (Every Sunday at 4 PM, starting tomorrow and running through April 19, Indivisible Illinois is running phone banks to help support the Virginia redistricting referendum. Training provided beforehand. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleil/event/928037/?emci=a8a2ac3b-9828-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=db70d53c-e529-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=3689145.)
- Champaign County Democrats
- Mahomet Democrats / Mahomet Persisterhood
- Starbucks Workers United: https://sbworkersunited.org/ (Starbucks has just returned to the negotiating table after the longest unfair labor practice strike in the company’s history. The union is still asking people to commit to not buy from Starbucks and to delete the Starbucks app (if you have it) until a deal is reached. )
- AAUP - UIUC Chapter: https://aaup-ui.org/home/
- NTFC Local 6546
- Champaign Federation of Teachers / IFT Local 1925: https://www.facebook.com/CFTlocal1925/

Thanks to Phil Strang for donating a print of his work Doctor My Eyes as the prize for our Statue of Liberty costume contest

Thanks to Lori Bernard for her Rebel Kingfisher commission used as the prize for our Uncle Sam costume contest.

Thanks to the Back Porch Boys, Amasong (their spring concerts are on April 25 at 7 PM and April 26 at 4 PM, both at McKinley Presbyterian Church), and Jadie & Doc Shredd (https://docshredd.com/home) for performing.

On behalf of Prof. Grossman:
- Why starting a war with Iran was a bad idea: https://www.liberalcurrents.com/international-relations-is-not-a-morality-play-what-to-expect-from-the-war-with-iran/
- Donald Trump can't lie and bully the Strait of Hormuz open: https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-iran-war-strait-hormuz-failing-business
- Trump’s Speedboat Attack Crossed All the Lines: https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/09/us-airstrike-speedboat-traffickers-tren-de-aragua-venezuela/

Shoutout to Story Tech Media for running the livestream: https://storytechmedia.com/

04/03/2026

Every day should be Trans Day of Visibility. Thank you, WEFT Community Radio, for partnering to share the voices and experiences of our friends and neighbors.

💟 Listen: https://bit.ly/47ZxS9h

04/01/2026

More sights and sounds from Saturday to help us hold onto the vibe!

Just a few of the sights and sounds from the March 2026 No Kings march

03/30/2026

WCIA coverage of Saturday’s No Kings rally and march in Urbana. While not wrong, their count doesn’t reflect that some 4,000 people attended.

Kudos to the attendees featured!

The last part might raise your blood pressure, though.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – Crowds of people all across the country protested the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions while in office during the ‘No Kings March’ on Saturda…

03/29/2026

Yesterday's joyful resistance was a sight to see! Beautiful humans of all ages focused on humanity, freedom, and our nation's Constitution chanted, marched, and shared their messages. They enjoyed music, costumes, and the empowering spirit of togetherness.

Thank you, Champaign County, for showing up — more than 4,000 of you — to fight peacefully for what is right and good.

And thank you to our co-sponsors and friends:
ACLU of Champaign County
American Association of University Professors, UIUC Chapter
Champaign County Democrats
Champaign Federation of Teachers
Champaign-Urbana Resistance Effort (CURE)
Indivisible Illinois
Mahomet Democrats
Mahomet Persisterhood
NTFC Local 6546
Starbucks Workers United

03/28/2026

🛑 👑 Thank you to the City of Urbana Public Works Department and the Urbana Police Department for being there and helping keep everyone safe.

03/28/2026

No Kings 3, first and foremost, is about community. Protesting is a powerful tool in the fight against the fascist regime “leading” our country. But it’s not the only lever we can and must pull. Champaign County Invisible is committed to working with the local agencies and initiatives already doing the hard work to protect and support those targeted by the racism and greed that surround us. Until forces for good prevail.

03/28/2026

No Kings 3 rally and march today from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown Urbana. We hope to see you there!

And, for those unable to attend, we plan to live stream some portions of this unifying community event.

03/27/2026

Tomorrow (March 28) is the day we gather to show two important things: our utter contempt for how the president and his minions are running our country … and our unity around peaceful protest, protecting our friends and neighbors, and the power of community.

Please keep these essentials top of mind:

▶ No Kings 3 happens from 1 to 3 p.m. at the county courthouse in downtown Urbana.

▶ Give yourself extra time for parking and be respectful of area businesses.

▶ MARCH DETAILS: After entertainment, speakers, and costume contests, the city will provide an es**rt for this route — east on Main to Vine, south on Vine to Illinois, west on Illinois to Race, north on Race and back to the stage area on Main.

▶ MORE MARCH DETAILS: Help us keep the march organized, safe, and spirited by starting when we announce from the stage and sticking to the route.

▶ ▶ ▶ A final must: A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Haven’t signed up for No Kings 3 yet? Let us know you’re coming at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/908558/ Thanks!

03/26/2026

Showing up is much more than expressing anger at the current federal administration. It's about showing love for your neighbor and support for our community.

Take part in our costume contest during the No Kings 3 rally on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown Urbana. We'll give prizes for the best Statue of Liberty, the best Uncle Sam, and the most crowd-pleasing general costume.

Bring your energy and lift up your voice in support of Democracy.

Haven’t signed up for No Kings 3 yet? Let us know you’re coming at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/908558/. Thanks!