Peoria IL County Democrats

Happy Labor Day, Donald J. Trump

This is tonight!

I want to hear from YOU!

I'll be hosting a telephone town hall TOMORROW at 6:30 PM CDT with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and Illinois State Representative Sharon Chung!

We’ll talk about ways we are working to lower costs for you and your families.

📞Call 833-380-0743 at 6:30 PM!

My niece casting her ballot in London! Vote Blue!!!

Happy Labor Day to all our brothers and sisters out there!

Illinois is exploring getting a new state flag, and we want YOUR help! Beginning Sept. 3, the Illinois Flag Commission will be accepting submissions for a new flag design. Learn more: https://t.co/gEBFOxLWo3

Happy Labor Day! We hope everyone can kick back, relax, and enjoy the day brought to us by union solidarity.

Many thanks to all of our Democrats who came out and walked in the Labor Day parade with us. Jodi Hoos even brought Kiwi! 🐾🐕‍🦺🐾 We are always stronger together! 💙

Happy Labor Day everyone! 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of workers across every industry. From those working on the front lines to the behind-the-scenes contributors, your relentless effort is the backbone of our communities and economy. It's a day to take a well-deserved break, reflect on achievements, and appreciate the collective power of labor that drives progress every day.

Let's celebrate the strength, resilience, and spirit of workers everywhere. Enjoy your day with family, friends, and some well-deserved relaxation!

We wish everyone a terrific day with family, friends or just enjoying a day to relax.

Labor Day is a great opportunity to honor all workers and show them how appreciated their efforts are. Thank you for your continued outstanding work.

Happy Labor Day 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across our community. Your contributions are the backbone of our city and beyond, and I’m grateful for all you do to make our district a better place.

No matter your role, each of us plays an important part in moving our community forward. Take some time to relax and enjoy the day—you’ve earned it!

YES!

I love movies. And I love unions. But a movie about unions? Please. I’m there in a heartbeat! To celebrate Labor Day weekend, the showed the 1979 iconic film Norma Rae, starring the plucky and determined Sally Field as the title character. Based on a true story, Norma Rae gets involved in a unionizing effort in her textile factory. It’s inspiring, sweet, funny, and moving. Because seeing a woman fight for what she believes in, no matter the challenges that are thrown her way, is something that many of us can relate to. So on this Labor Day, thank a union worker for their commitment to lifting up the middle class and fighting for safe and fair working environments. I will always be on the side of workers, you can count on that. Because as Vice President Harris says, “when we fight, WE WIN!”

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Make plans to observe labor’s holiday by joining local unions for a celebration of working families.

Here are some Illinois events, in alphabetical order:

BELLEVILLE Labor Day Parade & Picnic in downtown Belleville; lineup starts in 4th block of South 1st St., and will end at Hough Park with the annual Picnic.

BLOOMINGTON - NORMAL Labor Day Parade followed by a dinner in Miller Park for union members and their families. Location: Downtown Bloomington – starting at Front and Center Streets; Parade – 9 a.m. line up, 10 a.m. start / Lunch – 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $6 box lunch

CHAMPAIGN - URBANA Labor Day Parade & Picnic in downtown Champaign – starting at corner of Chestnut St. and Main St to Walnut St to Neil St. to Washington St. Parade staging begins at 10 a.m. and begins at 11 a.m. A picnic will immediately follow downtown (Market St and Taylor St) in Champaign.

DECATUR Labor Day Parade & Picnic in downtown Decatur; line up on South Franklin Street at Wood Street –8:30 a.m. lineup, 10 a.m. start. There will be a picnic at Fairview Park immediately following the parade until 2 p.m.

GALESBURG Labor Day Parade downtown on Main Street starting at 10 a.m.

PEORIA Labor Day Parade in downtown Peoria. The parade starts at 10 a.m. with parade lineup at 8:30 a.m. at the Peoria Civic Center assembly area.

QUAD CITIES Labor Day Parade in East Moline. Line up at 9 a.m. at the John Deere Harvester Works parking lot, 1100 13th Avenue in East Moline; parade starts at 11 a.m. and proceeds along 15th Avenue.

Also, SPRINGFIELD on Sept. 6 will have a Picnic for Working Families, as the Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council will host a family picnic that Friday at the Illinois AFL-CIO, 534 S. Second Street in Springfield, IL from 5:30-7:30 p.m., open to members of the central labor council and their invited guests.

America’s support for unions is higher today than at any time in nearly 60 years.

But Congress needs to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act to make it easier to form a union and fight for your fair share.

Ready to show your support? We’re delivering yard signs right to your door! Just send us a DM with your address, and we’ll handle the rest. Let’s fill our neighborhoods with a message of progress and equality! 🌟

As we turn the calendar to September, it's hard to believe that summer is starting to wind down. But fear not, because there are still a few glorious weeks of sunshine and warm temperatures to savor. This is the perfect time to soak up those last summer rays and make some lasting memories.

Whether it's a spontaneous beach trip, a barbecue with friends, or just an afternoon lounging in a hammock, there are plenty of ways to cherish the remaining days of the season. If you're a nature lover, consider taking a hike to enjoy the beauty of late summer blooms. Or perhaps you might want to tackle that summer reading list you've been meaning to get to.

Don't forget that September also holds its own magic: cooler nights perfect for stargazing, early hints of autumn foliage, and the subtle shift in the air that signals a new season approaching. So let's embrace these transitional weeks with open hearts and make the most of every sun-filled moment. Here's to a fabulous and fulfilling end to summer and a warm welcome to September! 🍂🌞🌻

When Gwen Walz puts on her glasses and uses her teacher voice, watch out. 💙