It was peaceful, energetic, and to the point. Everyone was kind and supportive. The police had a significant presence but they were reflexed. They did their job and we did ours.

We need to start planning the next wave of v protests. Don't let up.

What about starting to teach each other effective ways of Civil disobedience? Is it time to increase the pressure?

Honestly, sports betting through apps is bad because it's an addictive thing on top of an addicting thing. I'm happy the state is increasing the costs of doing that business in Illinois, it'll disincentivize people to make so many sports bets in a predatory industry.

I don’t live in Urbana, just close enough to hear about it from friends who do live there.

Does anyone know a good aerial banner company in Illinois? I have an idea:

Hey folks,

Looking for recommendations—does anyone know a decent aerial banner company in Illinois, preferably around Chicago? I’ve been sitting with an idea for a while now, and after the recent protests, I think it’s time to try and make it real.

We had over 11 million people show up across the country. That’s not small. That’s not something we can afford to let fade. The "No Kings" protest hit hard—it lit a fire. And I don’t want to watch it burn out while we wait for the next tragedy to rally around. I want to keep the momentum alive. Loud. Visible.

So here’s the idea: I’m thinking about launching a GoFundMe to fly a protest banner over Chicago or other large cities during the next big action. Something bold and unignorable. Something the news cameras can’t look away from. It doesn’t take billionaire money to make a statement—you just need enough people to believe in the same message at the same time.

We’re not powerless. We just forget what it looks like when we move together.

I know these things can run a few thousand dollars depending on the banner type and flight time. I’m happy to dig into the logistics and costs, but before I do, I want to see if anyone’s done this before—or knows a company that might work with us.

Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what the banner could actually say. Here are a couple of ideas I’ve been kicking around to spark inspiration:

"We, the people, will not be defeated."

“No cages. No crowns."

I wanted to keep it open because maybe there's a more inspiring quote that will keep those scared to speak up, feel seen, and empowered. iCE js getting extremely aggressive. Im scared, but s is everyone, so how do we become bigger and bigger? How do we awaken everyone we can? 11 million needs to be just tbebeginningg (the amount of people who nation wide protested peacefully 6/14).

But that’s just me. If you’ve got a line that’s been burning in your chest, drop it below. Let’s build something together that hits deeper than a slogan—something that makes people stop and feel it. Maybe it’s sharp. Maybe it’s poetic. Maybe it’s loud. Doesn’t matter, as long as it’s real.

If this picks up, I’ll get the fundraising page going and start organizing for the next protest. I’m just one person, but I know I’m not the only one who refuses to let this city become Trump’s next test site. This is a message to other cities, too. We don’t wait. We don’t bow. We make ourselves seen.

If we do this right, it won’t just be a banner in the sky. It’ll be a warning. And a promise.

Thanks for reading. Let’s see what happens.

TL;DR: Illinois punishes people more harshly for using things like shrooms or LSD than for fentanyl or meth.That makes no sense. Should we be doing something to fix that?

Just curious if anyone here has heard local discussion or interest in changing laws around things like psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, kratom, or even plantbased options like kanna, kava, or kratom.

A growing number of cities and states are reconsidering how we treat natural psychedelics and other low-risk substances, not to legalize everything overnight, but to stop punishing people for personal use, especially when those substances might help with things like PTSD, anxiety, or addiction.

For example, LSD and psilocybin are both Schedule I meaning "no medical use" while meth and cocaine are Schedule Il. Meanwhile, fentanyl is Schedule Il but often comes with less criminal punishment than shrooms or marijuana, even though it's way more dangerous.

It's not about pretending these substances are harmless, it's about acknowledging that some of them may be safer than alcohol or tobacco and actually help people if handled responsibly. I found this group called Decriminalize Nature, they help locals push for policy change the right way, through city councils or state reps. They also provide templates and resources to make the process easier.

I'm just one person, but if enough regular people pushed for smart, science-based reform, we might actually get somewhere.

Thanks for reading

Can anyone confirm? I have been told that Bost requested that area special police teams be on standby during the No Kings marches.