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Clergy, Union Members Rally At Capitol For A 'Moral Agenda'

State of Illinois

Clergy and union members rallied today in front of the Illinois Statehouse.

They're calling on political leaders to embrace what they called a moral agenda.

Reverend Krista Taves of the Quincy Unitarian Church opened with a prayer. She focused on the fusion of faith and activism.

"It is you, you, Spirit of Life, who have called us to wake up and stay woke, called us to proclaim your moral higher ground and to witness to your loving intention for all of us,” Taves said.

Their agenda embraces healthcare for all, higher wages for home-care workers, and immigrant rights.

After the rally, a small group linked arms as they entered the Capitol for a meeting with members of Governor Bruce Rauner's administration.

Amanda Vinicky moved to Chicago Tonight on WTTW-TV PBS in 2017.