The Loves Truck Stop in Oglesby is one stop for one of the convoys crossing the country to protest what those involved say is government overreach. The Midwest Freedom Convoy to DC is coming together in central Illinois this weekend. One branch that will join it will be in Oglesby from 12:30pm to 2:45pm Saturday.
The truckers and supporters are picking up donations of food, tools, and other supplies. A web site for the group says they’re protesting for the right to vote, free speech, to protest, and to decide what to put in their bodies.
The convoys are inspired by truckers in Canada who protested COVID-related regulations.