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Register to attend the 50th anniversary and Constitution Day events! (click the title)
Sept. 16, 5:30 PM Raising Politically Engaged Kids
Sept. 17, 11 AM The Constitution: From Principles to Practice - 5:30 PM The First Amendment Under Stress
Sept. 18, 6 PM Radio That Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois

Raising Politically Engaged Kids - Sept. 16

Raising Politically Engaged Kids - Sept. 16

As a part of the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership's Constitution Day events, this panel discussion with Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise A Citizen, will explore the "future of our democracy" and raise awareness within our community about politics and government.

Panel:
Dr. Lindsey Cormack, Author, How to Raise a Citizen
Dr. Terrence Jordan, Springfield Public Schools District 186
Senator Doris Turner, Illinois General Assembley
Alderman Shawn Gregory, Springfield City Council

Moderator:
Randy Eccles, General Manager, NPR Illinois

Lanphier High School Auditorium
Free
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM on Tue, 16 Sep 2025

Event Supported By

University of Illinois Springfield - UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership
217-206-6576
cspl@uis.edu
Lanphier High School Auditorium
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, Illinois 62702
217-787-7060
SEApresident186@gmail.com