

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Democracy Dialogues Kick Off Event with U.S. Senator Durbin & Secretary LaHood
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of discussion with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood! 

These seasoned statesmen will kick off our “Democracy Dialogues” series on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium at the Bone Student Center.  

Drawing on decades of public service and working “across the aisle,” Senator Durbin and Secretary LaHood will explore the nation’s founding ideals, how those principles have shaped our history, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 

The questions asked of these seasoned statesmen will be generated from community submissions and curated by event organizers. Be part of the dialogue by submitting your questions no later than February 6 using this link: https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/democracy_dialogues

This free, all-ages-welcome event is hosted by the McLean County Museum of History in collaboration with Illinois State University, WGLT, the Dirksen Congressional Center, and other community partners. It will set the tone for four forthcoming Democracy Dialogues throughout the community in 2026. 

Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will start promptly at 7 p.m. However, a 6:30 p.m. arrival time is recommended to park, go through a brief security screening, and find your seat. 

Please visit mchistory.org/events for more information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/democracy-dialogues-kick-off-event-with-us-senator-durbin-and-secretary-lahood/200029624505901
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 287

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Braden Auditorium @ Illinois State University
- **lat**: 40.51136077064
- **long**: -88.992437693576
- **full address**: Braden Auditorium @ Illinois State University, EV Charging Station, 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: McLean County Museum of History (https://allevents.in/org/mclean-county-museum-of-history/1628227)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Braden Auditorium @ Illinois State University, EV Charging Station, 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** McLean County Museum of History
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Democracy Dialogues Kick Off Event with U.S. Senator Durbin & Secretary LaHood ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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