Fourth Anniversary of the War in Iraq - Events Today!

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Arlington Heights, Illinois
RSVP • Congregational UCC Peace Vigil
Sunday, March 18th 2007 3:00 PM
Join us for a peace vigil featuring American Friends Service Committee's "Eyes Wide Open"
display of boots commemorating those killed in Iraq, both American and Iraqi.
All are welcome!


Bloomingdale, Illinois
RSVP • Stop the War - Bring the Troops Home
Saturday, March 17th 2007 2:30 pm
On Saturday, March 17th citizens from across DuPage County and throughout the Western Suburbs
will be rallying for an end to the war in Iraq and calling to bring our troops home.
The day’s activities will begin with a 2:30 pm rally at the Old Town Park in Bloomingdale
(1 block West and South of Lake St. & Bloomingdale Rd.). Starting at approximately 3:30 pm
there will be a march from the park to the street corner near Congressman Peter Roskam’s
Bloomingdale office (Southwest corner of Bloomingdale Rd. and Schick Rd, in Bloomingdale).
Participants will vigil with signs and banners at the corner of Bloomingdale & Schick Roads until 4:30 pm.


Bloomington, Illinois
RSVP • "Bring Our Troops Home Now" March and Rally
Saturday, March 17th 2007 11:30 AM
March through downtown Bloomington beginning at the Historic Courthouse,
followed at noon by a "Speakout" and rally at the Courthouse.

Chicago, Illinois
RSVP • Vigil at Congressman Rahm Emanuel's office
Saturday, March 17th 2007 10:00 a.m.
We will visit the Congressman's office to ask him to publicly oppose the war.
We will hold a vigil outside to engage the public.


RSVP • Mass Mobilization, March and Rally to "Stop Funding War and Occupation, Troops Home Now!"
Tuesday, March 20th 2007 6:00 pm
Chicago area's response to the 4th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq:
Mass Mobilization, Michigan Ave March and Rally to "Stop Funding War and Occupation, Troops Home Now."
6:00 pm Assembly at 25 E. Walton
7:30 pm March down Michigan Avenue
8:30 Rally in Daley Plaza
Sponsored by the M.20 Coalition, a group of more than 40 organizations and scores of individuals.


RSVP • Historic Mobilization for Farmworker Justice!

Multi-Day Event
In just a few short weeks, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and its allies
from across the country will gather in the Chicago area for two historic days
of action that will usher in a new phase in our Campaign for Fair Food.


Glen Ellyn, Illinois
RSVP • Candlelight Vigil for Peace
Monday, March 19th 2007 6:00 pm
Honor the Dead. Question the War. Stand for Peace.
We will meet at the four corners intersection of Main St. and Duane St. in downtown Glen Ellyn.
Please bring a candle, and some to share. You may also bring your music and the written word to
honor those who have died in service of our country along with the innocent who have lost their lives.


Highland Park, Illinois
RSVP • 4th Anniversary Commemoration
Monday, March 19th 2007 7:00 pm
Candlelight vigil and procession to mourn loss, honor sacrifice
and vow there will not be another anniversary of this War!


Macomb, Illinois
RSVP • Rally for Peace
Saturday, March 24th 2007 11 am
Rally calling for an end to U.S. involvement in the war in Iraq.
Program of speakers and music, 1 to 2 pm, Chandler Park (Rts 67 & 136), Macomb IL.
Mourning lives lost, carrying signs, registering for weekly vigil-demonstration.


Springfield, Illinois
RSVP • Seeking Justice in a Climate of War
Saturday, March 17th 2007 12pm
Rally to Bring the Troops Home, Take Care of Them Now, and Restore Iraq for Iraqi Citizens.


RSVP • Interfaith Service for Peace In Iraq
Monday, March 19th 2007 6:30 p.m.
Interfaith service for Peace in Iraq with reception to follow.


Yorkville, Illinois
RSVP • Too Many Lost, Too Much Spent
Sunday, March 18th 2007 6pm
Peace vigil.

More Info: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?state=IL&bydate=2007-03-17