Chicago, IL – The Independent Maps campaign will hold a press conference on the Illinois River at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 1st. The press conference will take place at the traffic circle at the corner of SW Water Street and Main Street.
The convoy, including a 28 foot truck wrapped with the Independent Maps’ logo, will pull into the traffic circle at noon, greeted by Peoria area supporters and volunteers. The campaign will be making remarks and taking questions before continuing to the State Board of Elections to submit the petitions. Supporters will be joining the convoy in Peoria.
Petitions will be loaded at 7:45 am on May 1st into the truck. The petitions will weigh over 1000 lbs and will require 14 individuals to move them into the truck.
Information about the Independent Maps campaign can be found at www.IndependentMaps.org.