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It's Almost Time! Next week we will be gathering again in Springfield after several years to advocate around Smart Start Illinois!
We're excited to share that Governor JB Pritzker will be joining us in the Rotunda to address advocates on April 18. Below, find some helpful resources for Early Childhood Advocacy Day:



Agenda At-A-Glance:

6:30-10:30 a.m. Morning Travel to the Inn at 835 (835 S 2nd St, Springfield IL)


10:30 a.m. Welcome


11:00 a.m. Legislative Session Overview & Early Childhood Education Priorities


11:35 a.m. Depart for the Capitol, or, Advocacy Training and Q&A


1:00 p.m. Governor Pritzker Addresses Advocates at the Rotunda


1:45 p.m. End Capitol Activities


2:00 p.m. Buses depart from the Inn at 835


Bus InformationSome advocates will be riding buses with us down to Springfield, those buses will be departing from the locations listed below. Please double check departure times and meeting points!
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Start Early: 33 W. Monroe St, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:15 a.m.

Educare Chicago: 5044 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:30 a.m.

SEIU: 2229 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- Bus departs at 6:10 a.m.

ECDEC: 2626 S. Clearbrook, Arlington Heights
- Bus departs at 6:20 a.m.

Elgin: 115 South Grove Ave, Suite 211, Elgin
- Bus departs at 6:05 a.m.

Aurora: 850 Ridgeway Ave, Suite E, Aurora
- Bus departs at 7:05 a.m.

Peoria: 442 W. John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria
- Bus departs at 8:30 a.m.

Advocacy TrainingOur partners at Latino Policy Forum and We, the Village have put together an Advocacy Training to help prepare advocates for April 18! If you were unable to attend the webinar last week,
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Schedule With Your LegislatorNow is a great time to schedule an appointment to meet with your legislators! Here's how:
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Visit
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ILGA.gov to find a contact email and send an initial request to meet on April 18 between 11:15am-1:00pm (
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Find helpful videos on how to look up & contact your legislators here )
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Be prepared to call to confirm a time
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Call on the bus ride to Springfield to confirm yet again
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Reach out to
mailto:[email protected]?subject=Scheduling%20With%20My%20Legislators%20April%2018
[email protected] for any support!

Frequently Asked QuestionsHave a question that isn't covered here?
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[email protected] .

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