Events
Illinois Innocence Project events provide the opportunity to engage with our mission, hear from freed and exonerated individuals and support the fight against wrongful convictions. From our annual gala to educational workshops, our events inspire action and foster community.
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Questions
For questions, please contact us at iip@uis.edu or (217) 206-6569.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 25 Years of Freedom and Reform. Experience the fight to free innocent people through spoken word, live music, presentation of our Defender of the Innocent Award and recognition of the many freed and exonerated individuals who will be in attendance. Funds raised support our advocacy, education and reform programs.
Previous events
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January 14, 2026
Preview Party - Molly Schlich International & Independent Film Series
Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL
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January 30, 2026
WCAA Annual Meeting
Crowne Plaza Springfield, Springfield, IL
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February 24, 2026
Lunch & Learn: The Wrongful Conviction of James Kluppelberg
UIS Student Union, Springfield, IL
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March 17, 2026
Lunch & Learn: Educating the Next Generation of Law Enforcement
UIS Field Station
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April 7, 2026
Lunch & Learn: The Wrongful Conviction of Darryl Johnson
UIS Field Station
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