Look for new opportunities for action, education, community, and solidarity in and around McHenry County here every week.
The brave, hearty, and resourceful people of Minnesota are teaching us all the power of creative mass resistance in the face of the occupation of their communities by ICE and Border Patrol wannabe Gestapo, kidnappings, confrontations, and attacks on community members, the press, and bystanders. Throughly documented video evidence clearly showed that Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Veteran’s Hospital critical care nurse, was executed while trying to assist a woman who had been assaulted by agents. The tidal wave of easily contradicted lies by the Border Patrol boss in Star Wars costumes, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, White House designated liar Karoline Leavitt, and Resident himself. Minnesota mourned, prayed, sang, marched, and kept blowing whistles and recording on their cell phones. Support for ICE, and the mass immigration sweeps began to crumble along the edges. The miniature Gauleiter was sent packing and replaced by the guy who invented mass family separation in the first Trump turn. Attempts to mend fences with state officials were made, and hints of a possible large-scale reduction of forces in the state. Or maybe not, maybe forces are just recalibrating the attack. Minnesotans and the nation remain on alert.
Following the example of last week’s virtual General Strike in Minneapolis, there is a call for an ICE Out Nationwide Shut Down today with a mass march in Chicago. You can resist in the warm comfort of your car in Harvard, January 30. at the Defend Democracy Car Rally Saturday starting at 11am at the Harvard City Parking Lot between Bopps and Angelos by water tower 185 East Front Street. “Decorate your car with signs, streamers, flags and join Defenders of Democracy. We will drive around Harvard honking our horns and making good trouble.” A limited number of car flags will be available for $8.
ICE Out Now! Peaceful roadside protest rally on Sunday, February 1, from noon until 2:00 pm on Route 31 at McCullom Lake Rd in McHenry, hosted by Indivisible McHenry County. “Park in the large empty parking lot at the northeast corner of that intersection. Do not park in front of operating businesses; let's leave those spaces open for their customers. Please copy this, paste it, and invite others who value democracy and due process for all!”
An ICE Out of Everywhere rally at the intersection of Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Sunday is also planned.
People in Need Forum—The annual exhibition of organizations, agencies, and advocacy groups the Saturday, January 30 from 8:30 am to 1pm will be held at McHenry County College. Free admission. a great way to connect for volunteer opportunities or to learn about available services.
McHenry County NOW 2nd Annual Black History Celebration Event—Thursday, February 19, at 6:00 pm at the Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road. “The evening will feature a compelling documentary followed by an engaging group discussion exploring Black history. This is a chance to learn together, share perspectives, and strengthen our community through conversation.” Register here: https://mchenryconow-celebrates-black-history.eventbrite.com
Compassion for Campers is at Community Resource Days at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 South Main Street on the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. C4C is one of over 25 agencies at Willow. C4C’s next distribution will be Friday, February 5, and then Friday, February 20. Please come and see what we are doing.
Compassion for Campers will be hard pressed to resupply many and accommodate new commers who continue to be displaced from their homes and apartments. Cold overnight temperatures and wet conditions signal new clients and shifting needs like rain ponchos, tarps and sleeping pads, hand warmers, and Mylar blankets. We can always use donations of supplies like clean and serviceable tents and sleeping bags in original bags for easy transport, clean blankets, tabletop grills, wrapped toilet paper and paper towels, and non-perishable food. Money donations are always welcome.
We need people to share leadership tasks including shopping, transportation, acknowledging donations, coordinating with other agencies and religious groups. These tasks can take a few hours a week. People with flexible schedules with some day-time availability are ideal candidates. A good way to start is to volunteer for our distribution a time or two to see if we are a good fit and stir your passion for justice and service. Interested? Email compassionforcampers@treeoflifeuu.org
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