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Field Foundation
Funding arts and culture, civic infrastructure, journalism and storytelling, local leaders, and organizers to support community power building.
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Field Fellowship! If you're a recent graduate, graduate student, or early-career professional in Chicago who is passionate about community transformation, this one's for you. The nine-month fellowship includes a $20,000 stipend and hands-on experience in philanthropy. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. Apply by June 12.
Know a good candidate? Please spread the word!
#FieldFellowship #communitypowerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
Our portal is open for A Road Together (ART) grant applications!
Through May 15, small and mid-sized arts & culture organizations based in Chicago can apply for three-year general operating grants. In 2026, a total of 25 grants will be awarded using a participatory grantmaking approach. Funding will range from $10K to $100K per year.
The ART initiative, our collaboration with @macfound, is rooted in the belief that the arts are vital to Chicago's identity, economy, and social fabric.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
"Today, nearly 50 million people have little to no access to news, according to a recent report on local news. In the more than 45 municipalities in the south suburbs, the majority do not have a traditional local news source.
"But content creators are rising to meet an audience disaffected with mainstream media.
"Southland content creators utilize a variety of media tools to capture local political matters, but livestreaming through Facebook and YouTube has become the backbone of their reporting, offering a raw, unfiltered look into civic proceedings in real time and expanding meeting access to residents at home, and even nonlocals.
“ 'When Tiffany Henyard came into power, I felt a responsibility to document what was happening in real time,' said Dolton influencer Vivian Allen, who dubs herself 'Your Favorite Survivor' online.
"Tense meetings, lack of transparency and accountability and questionable charity initiatives had raised alarms within the Dolton community …. "
Continue reading @harveyworldherald story here:
https://lnkd.in/gaqjbNhW
This story is part of the Healing Illinois 2026 Reporting Project, “Democracy Lives Here,” managed by the @medillschool @solutionsjournalism Hub, and made possible by a grant from @healingillinois, a racial and community initiative from the @ilhumanservices in partnership with the @fieldfoundation.
#journalism #storytelling #communitypowerbuilding #harveyworldherald
“Vote-by-mail did not begin as a pandemic-era workaround. Its roots stretch back to the Civil War, when absentee voting was first introduced to allow soldiers to cast ballots while away from home. Over time, what began as a limited accommodation evolved into a central part of American election administration.
“Today, vote-by-mail is a system now used by roughly one in three voters nationwide. However, a quiet but consequential shift inside the United States Postal Service is reshaping how time is measured in the voting process—and raising new questions about whether election systems have kept pace with how mail actually moves.
“Older Americans are among the most consistent voters in the country, with turnout rates exceeding 70 percent in recent national elections, and many rely on vote-by-mail because of age, mobility, disability, transportation, caregiving needs or health-related barriers.
“But adjustments to postal service transportation operations may now result in … the date on the postmark not necessarily matching the date on which the mail piece was collected. In practical terms, that creates a gap between voter action and system recognition—a gap that voters cannot see and cannot control …. “
Continue reading the @chicagonewsweekly story here:
https://lnkd.in/gghexCKF
This story is part of the Healing Illinois 2026 Reporting Project, “Democracy Lives Here,” managed by the @medillschool @solutionsjournalism Hub, and made possible by a grant from @healingillinois, a racial and community initiative from the @ilhumanservices in partnership with the @fieldfoundation.
#journalism #storytelling #communitypowerbuilding #chicagonewsweekly
A new solutions journalism reporting collaboration just launched and continues throughout May, bringing together five Illinois newsrooms — Capitol News Illinois, Chicago News Weekly, The Harvey World Herald, Illinois Latino News and WGLT — to examine how democracy actually works in practice and what people are doing to make it work better.
These reports are part of Healing Illinois: Democracy Lives Here Journalism & Storytelling Reporting Project, led by the Medill Solutions Journalism Hub and supported by the Field Foundation of Illinois. Healing Illinois is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds storytelling and community collaborations to address racial and systemic inequities across the state.
Stories are rolling out across the five newsrooms all month long, sharing a through-line that defines solutions journalism: rigorous reporting on responses to social problems, with evidence of what is working, what is not and why.
"Trust in U.S. elections is eroding. Between skepticism about redistricting, fear about immigration agents at the polls, and unproven claims about widespread election fraud, Americans are losing confidence in the accuracy and security of their elections.
"Voter confidence in accurate vote counts dropped 17% across party lines in about a year, according to two nationwide polls from the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections at the University of California San Diego. One poll was conducted just after the 2024 presidential election, the other in late 2025, in collaboration with UCSD’s Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research.
"But across the country, and within Illinois, election authorities of both political parties say American elections are, and will stay, fair and secure. And many local election authorities say their effort to address misinformation and reassure voters is beginning to turn the tide .... "
Continue reading the @capitolnewsillinois story here:
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/how-illinois-county-clerks-are-combating-election-misinformation/
This story is part of the Healing Illinois 2026 Reporting Project, “Democracy Lives Here,” managed by the @medillschool @solutionsjournalism Hub, and made possible by a grant from @healingillinois, a racial and community initiative from the @ilhumanservices in partnership with the @fieldfoundation.
#journalism #storytelling #communitypowerbuilding #capitolnews
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
Next stop ✨🥁✨The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum🔥⛓️💥🇺🇸
This week the Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise tour is heading to the @lincolnmuseum in historic downtown Springfield, Illinois. Such an incredible location and partnership!
On May 15, at 10am @lwvofil President Becky Simon and @naacp Springfield Branch President Austin Randolph Jr. will join me for a round of morning conversations highlighting art as a leading agent of social change, the necessity of joining together to provide racial healing and the essential power of voting. This program is free and open to the public at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. It also serves as the opening event of the Pillars of Democracy two week exhibition.
On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:30am, we will be on the grounds of the Old State Capitol just a couple blocks away from the ALPLM hosting a youth and adult art workshop thru the afternoon. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Our workshop will be taking place during Springfield’s annual Old Capitol Art Fair, Pride Fest, and first weekend of the Farmers Market. Thousands are expected within a five block radius, and the weather should be beautiful- so come say hi if you can!!
The large-scale original artworks of Pillars of Democracy will be on view from May 15- May 31 free of charge in the atrium of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a set of signed limited edition prints on view in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, viewable with an exhibition ticket.
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters of Illinois Educational Fund, @healingillinois @ilhumanities @fieldfoundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and @statehistoricsitesspringfield for making this possible.
#pillarsofdemocracy #arttour #springfield #abrahamlincoln #artworkshop
We’re excited to share today’s launch of the Healing Illinois 2026 Reporting Project, “Democracy Lives Here,” made possible by a grant from @healingillinois, a racial and community healing initiative from the @ilhumanservices in partnership with the @fieldfoundation. Managed by the @medillschool @solutionsjournalism Hub, five Illinois news outlets —@capitolnewsillinois, @chicagonewsweekly, @harveyworldherald, @il_latinonews, @wgltnews — produced hard-hitting news coverage on how democracy actually works in practice, who it works for, and what people are doing to make it work better within and among the state’s diverse communities, with the goal of engaging and bringing neighbors together. The five news stories published today (see below for links).
Congratulations to the Medill School Solutions Journalism Hub — and all the participating news outlets for producing this important body of work, which aspires to spark dialogue and connect people in driving toward positive change. This is community journalism at its best.
See below for a link to the stories and be part of this important conversation.
Capitol News Illinois
https://lnkd.in/gga4r3EE
Chicago News Weekly
https://lnkd.in/gghexCKF
Harvey World Herald
https://lnkd.in/gaqjbNhW
Illinois Latino News
https://lnkd.in/eu2mDYij
WGLT (NPR Network)
https://lnkd.in/gs2kN8BP
#journalism #storytelling #communitypowerbuilding
What does democratic backsliding look like in an American suburb?
@HarveyWorldHerald is investigating — and centering the residents pushing back.
Their enterprise reporting package drops the week of May 11. #HealingIllinois #DemocracyLivesHere
Want your local government to actually listen? @wgltnews – Bloomington-Normal's Public Media is reporting on what works — and what doesn't — when citizens show up to advocate for change. Tune in the week of May 11.
#HealingIllinois #DemocracyLivesHere
Your mail-in ballot shouldn't be thrown out because of a postmark glitch. @ChicagoNewsWeekly is reporting on what's at stake — and what's being done about it.
Story drops the week of May 11.
#HealingIllinois #DemocracyLivesHere
How do elections actually get put on? @CapitolNewsIllinois is digging into the work of county clerks across Illinois — and spotlighting the ones building public trust in the process. Their reporting drops the week of May 11. #HealingIllinois #DemocracyLivesHere
View Instagram Stories in Secret
The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.
Advantages of Anonstories
Explore IG Stories Privately
Keep track of Instagram updates discreetly while protecting your privacy and staying anonymous.
Private Instagram Viewer
View profiles and photos anonymously with ease using the Private Profile Viewer.
Story Viewer for Free
This free tool allows you to view Instagram Stories anonymously, ensuring your activity remains hidden from the story uploader.
Frequently asked questions
Anonymity
Anonstories lets users view Instagram stories without alerting the creator.
Device Compatibility
Works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and modern browsers like Chrome and Safari.
Safety and Privacy
Prioritizes secure, anonymous browsing without requiring login credentials.
No Registration
Users can view public stories by simply entering a username—no account needed.
Supported Formats
Downloads photos (JPEG) and videos (MP4) with ease.
Cost
The service is free to use.
Private Accounts
Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.
File Usage
Files are for personal or educational use only and must comply with copyright rules.
How It Works
Enter a public username to view or download stories. The service generates direct links for saving content locally.