2025 Latino Unity Day

What: 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of Latino Unity Day (LUD). It is our Quiceañera!

When: Please join us Wednesday May 7th, from 12pm - 5pm, and Thursday May 8th, from 8:30am - 11pm as we celebrate this important event for the Latino community.

Where: Springfield, Illinois. On May 7th we will be at the State House Inn. On May 8th, at the Bank of Springfield.

Who: If you are member of an advocacy organization, an association, a community-based organization, a state employee, a community leader or an individual that cares about Latino equity and civic engagement, Latino Unity Day is for you!

Accommodation: The organization has a room block at the Wyndham Springfield City Center. Please use this link https://bit.ly/4jjDPlr and enjoy a discounted rate of $119 + 14% taxes room/night. Book ASAP as space is limited.

Cost: LUD is growing and so is the cost of hosting the event. For that reason, this year we are asking for a $25 contribution. Clients of community providers and students can attend for free. If you plan to invite any, please reach out to [email protected] to receive a promo code and we will gladly waive the fee for them.

Meals: Lunch on May 7th, and breakfast & lunch on May 8th are included with the registration fee.

What to expect: The final agenda is forthcoming, but in the meantime, take a peak at what's coming.

• May 7th: Join us for a series of community "diálogos" to learn from advocacy partners and other groups about their legislative priorities, what bills are they working on, how will they benefit our community, and how we can support them in their advocacy efforts.
• May 8th: The day will start with our traditional Illinois Latino Caucus panel breakfast. This is a great opportunity to learn about the legislative priorities of our Latino legislators. Head out to the Capitol with our partners to meet with your legislators and elevate the issues that you believe will positively impact the lives of our community members. And be back on time for our luncheon with a keynote speaker and special guests. The afternoon is free to encourage legislative visits. And LUD will end with the always fantastic reception hosted by the IL Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation.

Convening Organizations: Illinois Association of Hispanic Employees, Illinois Migrant Council, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation, Latino Policy Forum, The League of United Latin American Citizens, Hispanic Federation, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Illinois Latino Agenda, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, and Latinas on The Rise..

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Illinois State Capitol, 401 S 2nd St., Springfield, United States