Sanders to Visit Illinois Today
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday will travel to Illinois. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host a rally at Chicago State University and join the MSNBC College Tour with Chris Matthews at University of Chicago. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care for all.
Thursday, February 25th
Doors open at 5 p.m. MSNBC College Tour with Chris Matthews, University of Chicago, Quadrangle Club, 1155 East 57th St, Chicago, IL
Information for the public: Open to students by Invitation only
Information for the media: Press interested in covering this event should contact Kristen Osborne at kristen.osborne@nbcuni.com.
Doors open at 6 p.m. A Future to Believe in Chicago Rally, Chicago State University, Emil & Patricia Jones Convocation Center, 9501 South King Dr. Chicago
Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs [insert landing link] are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served.
For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking available on-site.
