New, alternative voices emerging as protests come to smaller central Illinois towns

Kendra Day of New Berlin said her heart has “a conviction for justice.”Like many people, Day had watched the video of George Floyd, his neck under the foot of a Minneapolis police officer. Attending a “Lament” prayer service at Hope Church in Springfield and an Education & Action Together (E.A.T.) teach-in and rally Sunday at the Capitol Building prompted Day to take a bold step in planning a “Love and Listen” session in her hometown Thursday. […]