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Vol. 3, Issue 1Your Connection
Real Talk, Real IssuesReal Solutions
INSIDE:Pg. 3
It's Going on!What's Going On?
By Carletta Donaldson
Pg. 4Anthony Cobb
New Police Chief
Pg. 7Your News
Pg. 8Your Voices
PoliticsEducation
Pg. 10Our Youth
Cyber Bullying
Pg. 11Your Career
Pg. 12Your MoneyPayday Loans
Pg. 13Community
SpotlightDon Carlson
Anthony Cobb
New City of Champaign Police Chief
Unity in Action Magazine is an independent run paper. Views expressed may not be reflective of the publication or others in the publication.
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Thursday, February 2Carlos & Willeta Donaldson celebrating their 52nd Wedding Anniversary
7:00pm - SPEAK CAFÉ! Open Mic – Poetry/Spoken Word Set at Krannert Art Museum/Kinkead Pavilion (500 E. Peabody, Champaign). FREE
7:30pm - U of I Women’s Basketball vs. Minnesota – Assembly Hall
8:00pm - Jim Meadows will interview the mayors of Champaign and Urbana from Studio X during a live, call-in program that will be simulcast on WILL-TV, AM-580 and video webcast on will.illinois.edu (with a live chat). Friday, February 37:00pm - Champaign County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet at the I-Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets are $40.00.
9:00pm – Illinois Public Media will air the Community Cinema Series film “Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock” on WILL-TV Channel 12 (Dish Network-Channel 12/Comcast- Channel 13, or check with your provider.*
Saturday, February 46:00pm – Church of the Apostolic Authority Youth Explosion Musical Concert at 400 W. Bradley, Champaign.
Sunday, February 53:00pm – African American Read-In at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Bring a short passage to read which must be written by an African American Author.TBA – African American Read-In at St. Luke C.M.E. Church.
5:00pm – NFL Super Bowl Monday, February 69:00am – Champaign Unit 4 School Tours at All 11 Elementary Schools.
1:15pm - Champaign Unit 4 School Tours at all 11 Elementary Schools
7:00pm – Urbana City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 77:00pm – Champaign City Council Meeting
7:30pm – Urbana School District #116 Board Meeting – Study Session
Tuesday, February 76:00pm – Illinois Public Media’s (WILL/TV/Radio) Community Cinema Series film Screening and discussion at the Champaign Public Library of “More than a Month.” Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets off on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. His tongue-in-cheek journey explores the complexity and contradictions of relegating an entire group’s history to one month in a so-called “post-racial” America. FREE Wednesday, February 85:30pm – Urbana Human Relations Meeting
Thursday, February 97:00pm - U of I Women’s Basketball vs. Ohio State – Assembly Hall Friday, February 105:30pm-until –St. Luke C.M.E. Church’s New Life Choir is hosting “A Taste of Heaven”. After a long week, do not worry about what's for dinner, come and join us for a relaxing spirit filled evening with Good Food (catfish dinners ($7.00) served in the dining area at 5:30 pm), Good Music (Gospel Jazz Musical at 6:30pm in the sanctuary) and Good Fellowship
Sat., February 119:00am – Youth Leaders Workshop – Protecting Our Children Part II
10:00am—Parent/ Participant Meeting for the Douglass Seniors Play 'Tom Thumb Wedding' to be held on Saturday March 17th at 3 pm. If you are interested in participating, please call Barb McGee at 217-398-2572.
4:00pm – William (Billy) Mock will be inducted into the Parkland College Basketball Hall of Fame. Game (cost is $5.00) at 4 p.m. – ceremony at ½ time – reception following the game.
7:00pm – 11:00pm – Douglass Valentine “Old School” Steppers’ Set for ages 21 and over at the Douglass Community Center. Fee $6.00.
Monday, February 13ALL DAY – NAAPID (National African- American Parent Involvement Day) –Check area schools’ events for the day. And be there! You don’t have a child/school to visit? Visit Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and read to or with a child. Or visit Urbana High School. The Youth need YOU! EVERYDAY!
6:00pm – Champaign Unit 4 School Board Meeting
7:00pm – Urbana City Council Meeting
Saturday, March 3
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Anthony Cobb, an African-American, was announced as the new Police Chief of the City of Champaign. After decades of poor relations between the police department and the African-American community, residents are proud of the decision to hire a native of who understand their concerns. Cobb is a product of Champaign schools.
What got you into Law Enforcement?I had some interest as a child. However, I really took a serious consideration after returning home from West Point. I didn't know a lot about the job, but I always had issues with the police based on others experiences and what I was taught growing up in Champaign. My previous perspective was that they would chase down & beat-up black people and put them in jail; I wanted to change this. What I learned from West Point, was that it is best to change a system from within. So, I saw becoming an officer as a great opportunity to improve our police force.
At that time both cities were testing. When it was time to test in Champaign, I made a poor decision to go out the night before my test. Never the less I learned my lesson and when the Urbana test came around I did my best and scored in the top 10% out of over 300 applicants.
I started in street patrol as a community officer. I got to spend 3 years working with other law enforcement to figure out non-traditional ways of conducting law enforcement. In my unit I started officers on permanent beats of at least 2 years, which helped officers connect with the people in their community and the people to connect with them. At first, other offices laughed at me they said, I didn't arrest anyone just shook hands. But after leading the department with the best statistics they decided to implement permanent beats city wide.
I care how the people in Champaign are treated, my family and friends are here- this is my community.
How did your mom motivate you?As a single mother of 5 boys my mom instilled in me fear! She did not accept mediocrity. No C's, no half way job- only your best.
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SundayDaily Bread Soup Kitchen- New Covenant Fellowship 124 W. White, Champ 10am-1pm, DAILY
MondayGreater Holy Temple1409 W. .DublinChampaign9am-11am
Salvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM)1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign 10am-1pm 2x per month
Stone Creek2502 S. Race St. Urbana 10:30am-2:30pm Bread/produce only
Old LandmakrCOGIC 1302 N. Hickory, Champaign 3-5 p/7 days
St. Vincent De Paul(St. Pats) Urbana 708 W. Main, Urbana 4:30-5pm/30 days
TuesdaySalvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM)1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign 10am-1pm 2x per month
St. Vincent De Paul(St. Pats) Urbana 708 W. Main, Urbana 4:30-5pm/30 days
WednesdaySalvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Vineyard Food Pantry922 W. Bradley, Champaign 10am-12pm & 5pm-6pm
Salt & Light 1512 Anthony Dr., Champaign 1-5pm, 7 days
St. Vincent De Paul(St. Pats) Urbana 708 W. Main, Urbana 4:30-5pm/30 days
ThursdaySalvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Grace Lutheran313 S. Prospect, Champaign 10am-12 pm, 30 days
Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM)1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign 10am-1pm 2x per month
St. Vincent De Paul(St. Pats) Urbana 708 W. Main, Urbana 4:30-5pm/30 days
Wesley Methodist1203 Green St., Champaign 5:30-7:30pm, 30 days
FridaySalvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Restoration Urban Ministries (RUM)1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign 10am-1pm 2x per month
SaturdaySalvation Army2212 N. MarketChampaign9am-4pm, 30 days
Center of Hope 409 E. Green St., Champaign Every other Saturday 9 am-12pm
Salem Baptist Church-Soup Kitchen 500 E. Park, Champaign 12-2pm
Local Area Food Pantries & Meals (as of 9.20.11)
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Jeanette has been helping 15 kids with tutoring after school in Douglas Square. The computers they have are so old they can not get online. Please, support if you can. For info contact Unity in Action Magazine.
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MoneyAccording to new research by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation African-American people are far more likely to give back to the community.
Black Republican Leader Herman Cain
Endorses Newt Gingrich
Despite Newt Gingrich's history of negatively stereotyping African-American people; Black Republican Leader Herman Cain supports his nomination for the Presidential race.
Former President Jimmy Carter stated Gingrich has a “subtlety of racism” when he talks about welfare and food stamps.
In Gingrich's long list of questionable plans, if elected as President he wants to focus on building a colony on the moon.
White House says No to Texas-Canada Oil PipelineThe White House rejected a Canadian company's plan to build an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas, saying a February deadline set by Congress was "purely political" and did not
Detroit Votes to Ban the Box
Detroit City Council voted to stop asking on city job applications- “have you been convicted of a crime?”. Council supports the position to give rehabilitated persons a fair chance and to encourage talented people to apply.
The Detroit effort was driven by a man that had served 13 years for shoplifting.
“While celebrity shoplifters get 90 days.”-UAMAG
DA dropping death penalty against
Mumia Abu-JamalThe Philadelphia District Attorney announced Wednesday that prosecutors will no longer pursue the death penalty against former Black Panther Leader Mumia Abu-Jamal.
He has been incarcerated since 1995 after being convicted of first degree murder of a police officer. His guilt or innocence came under the question whether he received a fair trial, and whether the jurors were coerced.
allow for a proper review of the project.
Administration says the deadline has cut short the time needed to conduct required environmental reviews . The State Department ordered the developer, TransCanada, to find an alternate route that avoids environmentally sensitive areas.
"Imposing an arbitrary 60-day deadline on this process would make it virtually impossible for an adequate review to take place," said White House spokesman Jay Carney.
Champaign Park District is Closing Spaulding Pool near Franklin Middle School due to low attendance. What do you think the Park District should do to improve the whole park area?
Do you think Champaign County
should spend money on a new jail?
Local social justice groups ask for your support in saying NO to a new jail; and YES to first funding community-based prevention programs.
“We need to invest in people, if our community is improving less people will go to jail.”
Every appeal that can be made should have to be made at one time, not in a serial manner,” Pittman wrote in the email. “If murderers (and I would include abortionists, rapists, and kidnappers, as well) are actually executed, it will at least have the deterrent effect upon them. For my money, we should go back to public hangings, which would be more of a deterrent to others, as well.”-------------------------------Statistic: 250 & counting death row inmates later found to be innocent. Thousands of innocent remain behind bars. - UAMAG
Republican Larry Pittman of North Carolina Republican is calling for the America to restore public hangings. If Rep. Larry Pittman had his way, “abortionists, rapists, and kidnappers” would be the first to go at this community event.Republican Rep. Larry Pittman, who was appointed to the District 82 House seat in October, expressed his opinion in an email sent to every member of the General Assembly.Pittman says,“We need to make the death penalty a real deterrent again by actually carrying it out.
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By Tanya Parker Share your news [email protected]
In each issue of Unity in Action Magazine we want to give you a chance to share your voice to help continue the positive growth of our nation. What change do you think we need to improve our nation/community?
Ethics in Politics:We must restore ethics, integrity, and trust in politics. I think that politicians that make racist comments, have a history tied to racist groups, or are making decisions support negative racial bias should not be allowed to serve the public.
America is thriving towards our forefathers belief that we are a diverse nation of many cultures, There are no walls between our cities that would allow a public servant to say- no colored allowed. So they have to be able to be fair to all races.
Racial prejudice in the work place is illegal. Politicians are at work. Which leads to another change we need- Wall Street criminals break the law and rob thousands, but don't get the sentencing time that others, like drug offenders do.
The Change We NeedRESTORE INTEGRITY IN POLITICS
Kansas GOP House Speaker ‘Prays’ That Obama’s ‘Children Be Fatherless And His Wife A Widow’
Publisher's Thoughts:First let me say that I am so proud of the residents, businesses, and agencies that came together to start making a difference in our community. We are moving in the right direction, but there is still a lot of work to do.
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Florida is attacking our culture by making it ILLEGAL to sag your pants. I can see them trying to provide community education, encourage parents, support positive rap music; but NOT making it AGAINST THE LAW. More jail/plantation time for black men.
I say this to say that we are at a very high risk of becoming destroyed but, it's not too late for ALL races to come together and unite as one to fix this broken system to save the African-American male from extinction of the economic system.
United we stand, but divided we surely shall fall. And it all starts with being properly educated, not myths or lies. We need to teach about ethnic culture, so that others understand the good nature of African-American people; instead of slavery and dead hero's.
And, finally we need great teachers with proper degrees to be placed and paid at a higher wage. There is no reason that a basketball player or rapper gets paid millions to play a game while our teachers who teach our nation get paid low wages; there is something wrong with that picture.
J. Mogul Thoughts
Education on Black CultureThere is a social economic war and the Black Male is the target! The Black man is destroyed due to lack of knowledge and opportunity- proper education is the key. The traditional American History lessons taught in school is HIS STORY & is written during a time that institutions did not promote black success. So would it be WISE to expect the very ones who seek to destroy YOU to EDUCATE YOU! That's not intelligent. An unbiased education about our culture and more truths in our history lessons is a root need. Black culture is misunderstood, misrepresented, and under attack.
On January 2010, the governor of Arizona passed a bill into law stating that it would be illegal to teach children of color or ethnic children about their culture and traditions stating that instead they are trying to promote solidarity amongst all students. This is a prime example of the attack on our youth thru the education system. Teaching the traditional American history lesson alone is teaching our students to become inferior while at the same time white children are taught that they are superior.
I am sure the thriving hispanic culture understood this, that is why they started teaching culture in the first place. And now Arizona is trying to take it away.
The American EAGLE, the BUFFALO, the LION & last but not least The BLACK MAN all are symbols of strength & freedom. And all have been destroyed, extinct or no longer exist. Just as the eagle has been shot & destroyed so has the Black Man. Just as the buffalo that once roamed freely has been destroyed, so have they tried to do to the Black man. And just as the lion, the King of the Jungle, was removed from his natural habitat and been made into a side show freak at a circus so has the Black Man. Still today the Black Man is at a high risk of being socially and economically destroyed.
FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
Evan and Samantha Washington started out as high school sweethearts at Central High. One year after graduation they made their commitment official in marriage in 1999.
As proud parents of Azariah and Drake they work to balance life, love, and health.
Sam is an IT Systems Analyst at Horizon Hobby. Evan is a Carrier at the US Postal Service.
They make health a priority. Sam and Evan play on a kick ball team together. Sam managed her time in order to train for and run in the One America 500 Festival Half Marathon in Indianapolis, as well as the Christi Clinic Illinois Marathon.
The family attends Love Corner Church. Through love, communication, and devotion the Washington family thrives.
Washington Family
16 year old Urbana football star, celebrates his victories on and off the field. The Junior starter at Urbana High School is not only known as a leader on the field, but a community leader.
Every since a young age Mikshadd gives back through volunteering.
He has been volunteering at the Urbana Neighborhood Connection in his spare time. His mother Regina Parnell say, “he has a always been a giving, sharing person.”
Mikshadd has been described by his teachers and peers as a leader and go-getter with a positive attitude. Mikshadd has high hopes of going to college. He is applying to Texas A&M, EIU, the University of Arkansas and others with an interest in education and business.
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Mikshadd Townsend
YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
“Our name is not important, because all praise goes to GOD.”- The Girl in the Middle.
If you walked into Aldi on this day, standing at the checkout line where three of God's servants that said, ”Can I pay for your grocery today?”
The giving was unplanned. These girls only had the drive to follow Jesus' example; to give openly out of your love for a fellow neighbor.
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CYBER BULLYING AND ITS IMPACT
It can make teenagers hurt both physically and mentally. Some teenagers indicate that they feel embarrassed when the information is revealed and refuse to go to school. In addition research has revealed that cyber bullying brings on to a teenager; low self-esteem, family problems, academic problems, school violence, and delinquent behavior. Finally, cyber bullied youth also report having suicidal thoughts and some were so victimized that they ended up taking their own life.
We as a community must educate, use intervention tools at home, in the community and schools. We must talk to our children daily and by all means keep up with their online behavior and cell phone usage. Champaign-Urbana must step up and take responsibility for responding to inappropriate use of technology.
Kids have been bullying each other for generations. The latest generation, however has been able to utilize technology to expand their reach and the extent of their harm. This phenomenon is being called cyber bullying defined as: “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.”
Digital Pitfalls Encountered by YouthMarch 7, 2012 4:30pm-6:00pm and7:00pm-8:30pm.
Location: U of I Extension Office in Champaign
Cost: Free
Registration is being accepted at the CCRS by calling 217-333-3252.
Explore Campus
Grow Your Knowledge
Cyber-bullying are incidents where adolescents use technology, usually computers or cell phones, to harass, threaten, humiliate, or otherwise hassle their peers. For example, youth can send hurtful text messages to others or spread rumors using cell phones or computers. Teens have also created web pages, videos, profiles on social networking sites making fun of others. With cell phones, adolescents have taken pictures in a bedroom, a bathroom, or another location where privacy is expected, and posted or distributed them online. Some have recorded unauthorized videos for the world to see.
There are so many detrimental outcomes associated with cyber bullying that reach into the real world. First, many targets of cyber bullying report feeling depressed, sad, angry, and frustrated.
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By Benita Rollins-Gay, MS.Ed.
FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Who should apply? All undergraduate students who will be enrolled at UIUC during the 2012-13 term are eligible to receive a one-time award of $3000. Students graduating in 2012-13 will also be considered for the $5000 Bailey Leadership Awards.
The Bailey Leadership Awards are $5000 awards given each year to four exceptional upcoming seniors who have made an impact on the University of Illinois campus during their initial three years in one or more of the following areas: Social Justice, Environment, Faith in Action, and International.Eligibility
* Demonstrated impact of your commitment to service, community involvement, leadership, and action
* Awareness and critical thought about the pressing issues facing the world today
* Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered.
Apply Online: www.universityymca.org/baileyApplication available: January 18 Application deadline: February 28
Strategies on Testifying in Court: Making the Unknown KnowMarch 29, 2012 3:00pm-5:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: U of I Extension Office in Champaign
Cost: Free
Registration is being accepted at the CCRS by calling 217-333-3252.******************************************Join the CMHAW Working Group!ACCESS Initiative and Community Elements will be celebrating Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (CMHAW) throughout Champaign CountyMay 6-12, 2012, with a special emphasis on National Children’ s Mental Health Awareness Day May 9, 2012. Help make this year’s Awareness events/activities unforgettable! Join the CMHAW Working Group! Next Meeting: Friday, February 3Location: ACCESS Initiative 202 W. Park St (Lower Level Champaign, IL 61820 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
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Government http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/WeThePeople
President Obama and his Administration has changed the way Americans engage with the President and his team, by launching a new way for you to join with fellow Americans to petition the federal government on a range of issues.
It's called We the People and you can learn more about at WhiteHouse.gov.
President Obama believes that government should be open and accountable to its citizens, and that's the goal of We the People. This online platform gives Americans a direct line to the White House on the issues and concerns that matter most to them.
You are now able to visit WhiteHouse.gov to seek action from the federal government on a range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures, the White House staff will review it, make sure it gets to Obama Administration policy experts, and issue an official response. President Obama will even answer a few himself.
While this is a big change for the White House's website, the idea is actually written into our founding documents. Throughout our history, Americans have used petitions to organize around issues they care about. We the People gives you a new way to join together with others to ask your government to address a problem, change a policy, or take action on a range of issues.
We the People will be launching very soon so start thinking about the issues that matter to you and the people you'll ask to join you.
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Payday lenders charge 400% interest on short term loans in Illinois. This is legal. But should it be? We believe these rates are immoral and we’re working to change them through municipal ordinances that would cap interest rates at 36%.
As people of faith, Illinois People’s Action looks to scripture to provide a guideline with regard to lending:It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice” Psalm 112:5“Let the exacting of usury stop! Return to this very day … the interest on money, grain, wine and oil that you have been exacting from them.” Nehemiah 5:10-11Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed .” Jeremiah 22:3
Payday is robbing the poor among us. It is robbing our communities. In some cases, it is even robbing our churches. Families caught in payday loans often come to the church for help with food, clothing and utility bills. In essence, this means the church is subsidizing payday lender’s greed.The very families who get caught in the cycle of high interest payday loans, are usually the ones who can least
afford them. Most payday borrowers report that they were worse off as a result of their loan. We can change that. Working together to pass a municipal ordinance that caps interest rates at 36% will protect the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Throughout the state, IPA organized churches are meeting with mayors and city council members to talk about payday loans and to discuss introducing city ordinances that would cap interest rates at 36%. In general, the responses have been agreement that payday loans hurt families and are a blight in our communities.
Scripture calls on us to seek justice and correct oppression. Let us rise to this cause and live out our faith in the public arena. Let us say no to high interest rates that hurt the “least of these” among us.
To get involved, call Don Carlson (309) 827-9627. Don Carlson is Executive Director for Illinois People’s Action in Bloomington, Illinois.
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I say to the Pastors, Ministers, church and community members who are not doing this: support the youth and elderly in your congregations and in the community by being visible in the community: teaching and helping each other and others, walking right, rather than just talking about what you are doing and/or will do while doing nothing to help in a positive way – for “Faith Without Action (positive and non-violent) Is Dead.”
Recipient of the 2012 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Outstanding Achievement Award.
Carlos Donaldson
“…To parents, guardians and family members: It is best to raise your children and teach them right, knowing they will do what is right, in God’s sight, in the end. Stop saying “I know my child did not or would not do that” because, if we are all truthful, there are things we did as children (and adults) that we know are wrong, thought we could and think we can get away with without our parents and others finding out about. So raise, respect and teach the young people to do what is right, praying they will be positive and productive people in adulthood.
Young people – I say to you – obey God; respect your parents, adult family members, elders, and leaders and authority figures who want what is best for you. Reach for the sky: getting an education is much better than getting a criminal record and going to jail and prison. You get an education and no one can take that away from you!
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In order to positively move forward, to “Strive For Genuine Brotherhood (and Sisterhood)”, we must know, love and obey God, support, love and respect family and community while remembering words of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: in his last speech on February 4, 1968: “If you want to be important — wonderful. If you want to be recognized — wonderful. If you want to be great — wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s a new definition of greatness.” God Bless You All and God Bless the United States of America!”
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February 6, 2012Last day for E/A to have ballots available for mailing to persons in the U.S. service or their spouse and dependents, citizens temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the U.S. and nonresident civilians (45 days prior to primary)
February 9, 2012First day any registered voter within the confines of the U.S. to make application by mail or in person to the E/A for an official ballot. (40 days prior to primary)
February 21, 2012Last day for registration or transfer of registration within the office of the election authority. Registration closes 27 days preceding an election. (Please check with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners or the Cook County Clerk’s office as other provisions may apply)
February 22, 2012First day for grace period registration and grace period voting in the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose by the election authority. Grace period voting may be done by mail at the discretion of the election authority. (begins at the close of registration and continues until the 7th day prior to the election)
February 27, 2012 First day for early voting at the office of the election authority or at a location designated by the election authority for this purpose. (begins 22nd day preceding election and extends through the 5th day prior to an election)
Champaign County Election Day March 20, 2012
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