Another round of “No Kings” rallies are set to take place Saturday, March 28, with more than 3,000 events planned across the U.S.
In Rockford, the rally will be at the Rockford City Market Pavillion from 1-3 p.m.
In Freeport, the rally will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at Freeport High School.
The nationwide demonstrations are considered a follow-up to those planned in June and October of last year. “No Kings” reports that more than seven million Americans joined over 2,700 events across 50 states in October.
Here’s what you should know about “No Kings” and the upcoming demonstrations scheduled in Illinois.
What are ‘No Kings’ protests?
The protest’s organizer, Indivisible, originally planned the June 14, 2025, demonstration as a “nationwide day of defiance” in response to the $40 million military parade President Donald Trump orchestrated on his birthday.
The movement preaches the idea that “America has No Kings,” and says, “Now, President Trump has doubled down,” referencing the recent actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, healthcare cuts and more.
“America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear,” the website says. “It belongs to us, the people.”
Where are ‘No Kings’ rallies happening in Illinois?
The times and addresses of the March 28 protests scheduled in Illinois can be found below. Events without addresses have private locations, and more details can be found after signing up on the “No Kings” website.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: ‘No Kings’ rallies return March 28. See Rockford times, locations
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, Peoria Journal Star / Rockford Register Star
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