Joliet, IL – Hundreds are expected to gather in Joliet on Saturday as part of the nationwide “NO KINGS” Day of Action, a Flag Day demonstration aimed at promoting democracy and opposing what organizers describe as rising authoritarianism.
According to Indivisible Illinois and local affiliates, the rally is scheduled for June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of North Larkin Avenue and West Jefferson Street. Organizers estimate more than 500 attendees will participate, joining others across the country for coordinated, peaceful demonstrations.
The event will feature a range of local and state speakers, including Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery, State Senator Rachel Ventura (43rd District), and State Representative Natalie Manley (98th District). Other confirmed participants include members of the Joliet Township High School District 204 Board, healthcare professionals, union leaders, and community organizers from Will County.
Groups such as In Unison, Working Families of Will County, the Illinois National Organization for Women, and the Spanish Community Center are among those supporting the rally.
Organizers say the “NO KINGS” movement seeks to unite Americans in defense of public education, labor rights, immigrant communities, and democratic institutions. Promotional materials for the event cite opposition to former President Donald Trump’s political influence as a driving motivation behind the effort.
The Joliet rally is one of many set to occur nationwide Saturday as communities mark Flag Day with public calls for accountability and civic participation.
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