People for Democracy in Piatt County

People for Democracy in Piatt County We’re gathering as people who still believe in liberty and justice for all.

Together, we will show that our small towns care just as much about democracy as anyone else, and we’ll raise our voices in unity, not division!

🗞️Check out this lovely and powerful account of the No Kings 3 rally in Monticello on the Piatt County Courthouse Square...
04/17/2026

🗞️Check out this lovely and powerful account of the No Kings 3 rally in Monticello on the Piatt County Courthouse Square. In her recurring, guest column, Letters from Birdland, Mary Lucille Hayes recounts the day and what it meant to stand together with over 200 fellow community members to “make good trouble.”

“We were there to say that tariffs have driven up prices of goods and endangered the markets for crops that Illinois farmers grow, like corn and soybeans. We were there to say no to an illegal war with Iran and to ask why we can find billions of dollars for war that kills Americans, kills innocent Iranians, and sends the price of gas soaring, but we can’t seem to find affordable healthcare.”

Thank you to Mary Lucille for attending and sharing her experience in the Piatt County Journal Republican.

04/08/2026

🚨Continue to call your members of Congress!

Tip: You can also utilize the contact forms on their websites to send them messages!

📰Front Page News! “The north side of the Piatt County Courthouse square was full of people and hope as a crowd of 200 ga...
04/01/2026

📰Front Page News!

“The north side of the Piatt County Courthouse square was full of people and hope as a crowd of 200 gathered for a Demonstration for Democracy on March 28…

The event in Monticello featured four speakers from Piatt County, including a biologist and community organizer, a mental health professional and a veteran.

Their experiences and concerns about how the Trump administration is negatively impacting the local community and the country were diverse, but they all shared one common message: it is important to use your voice and take action.”

🗞️Read on to learn more about the event and hear what the speakers had to say. What is your favorite quote from the article?

03/30/2026

Proud of every single one of you for showing up and speaking out!

03/29/2026

I-L-L…

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Congrats to the Illini and all their fans. And thanks to the folks that missed tip off to join us in downtown Monticello at the Piatt County Courthouse for No Kings 3!

👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you Piatt County! 🇺🇸
03/28/2026

👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you Piatt County! 🇺🇸

☀️Good morning Piatt County!We look forward to standing together today at 4:30pm at the Piatt County Courthouse Square i...
03/28/2026

☀️Good morning Piatt County!

We look forward to standing together today at 4:30pm at the Piatt County Courthouse Square in Monticello.

03/28/2026

This video from October No Kings 2 shows a few of the many things we love about our small town…

🏫 Local businesses on the historic square.

🌽 Grain elevators towering in the background.

⛽️ Casey’s General Store down the street.

🧍And of course, the people who make our community what it is.

We aren’t paid protestors. We are your neighbors. Parents of your kids’ friends, employees of your local bank, current and former teachers, veterans, and yes - Illini fans who will miss tip off tomorrow because we are standing up and speaking out…

For what?
…for a democracy that should work for all of us, not just the rich and powerful,
…for immigrants who deserve to be treated like human beings,
…for a future that isn’t endless war,
…for accountability for pedophiles,
…for affordable healthcare,
…for racial and environmental justice,
…for LGBTQ+ folks who just want to love who they love and be who they are,
…and for the land and water we all depend on.

Thinking about coming on Saturday but not sure what to expect. Here are some important details!🗓️ Saturday, March 28th, ...
03/26/2026

Thinking about coming on Saturday but not sure what to expect. Here are some important details!

🗓️ Saturday, March 28th, 4:30 to 5:30pm
📍 State St (east side) on the Courthouse Square in Monticello
📣We will gather for local speakers on the courthouse square and then walk two blocks to line Market St
🪧 No sign required (but make one if you want!)
🅿️Parking available on the street and in the city parking lot at corner of Livingston and Independence.
🦺This event adheres to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety
📝Registration is appreciated but not required.

Finally, you can expect to be surrounded by fellow central Illinoisans who are carrying the same stress as you right now and who share your values for the future of our country.

If you can’t make the 4:30pm event in Piatt County, look into similar events in Champaign-Urbana, Danville, and Decatur.

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