Thursday afternoon a large
crowd turned out to participate in a march and rally to show support
for Logan Correctional Center. The state-funded facility is on
Gov. Pat Quinn's hit list to be closed in 2012. The rally was
in protest of the governor's plans.
The crowd marched from the chamber of commerce offices on Fifth Street to the
Logan County Courthouse. When they reached the courthouse, they heard
from a variety of guest speakers who expressed their support for
keeping the prison open.
Pictures by Nila Smith |
Crowds gather at the Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Andi Hake (left) and her staff wave to the
crowd marching down Pulaski Street toward the courthouse. |
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The marchers approach the intersection of
Kickapoo and Pulaski.
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Everyone is chanting "Save Logan, Save Logan."
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The "sea of red" is three blocks long.
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The crowd gathers on the courthouse lawn.
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Hake served as the emcee for the rally.
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Logan County Board member Jan Schumacher spoke on
behalf of the board. |
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