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Ubuntu Illinois Local Community Team Page

Ubuntu Illinois is a group of local community members gathered to to advocate and support the Ubuntu Linux Operating System. Ubuntu Illinois get's their inspiration from bug #1, and uses this to aide in the process of marketing throughout the state of Illinois.

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Document Freedom Day Celebration at Eureka College

Team Info

The Ubuntu Illinois Team is an organization created via the LoCoTeam guidelines for the Ubuntu Community, with the priority of fixing bug #1, by providing support, advocacy, and guidance to the Ubuntu community. The Ubuntu Illinois Team will utilize the structure, standards, and tools created and provided by the various teams within the Ubuntu community and perform tasks above and beyond those expected to maintain competency among the community. Ubuntu Chicago is a sub-team that encompasses the entire Chicago land area, all members of Ubuntu Chicago are also members of Ubuntu Illinois.

Team Status

The Ubuntu Illinois team is heating up. We're focusing on spreading knowledge throughout Illinois, and sharing the freedom of Ubuntu with our neighbors.

Team Contact

Interested parties can contact the Ubuntu Illinois Team via the following:

Webpage: Coming Soon!
Launchpad: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-illinois
IRC: irc.libera.chat port:6697 #ubuntu-illinois
Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#loco-us-il:ubuntu.com
E-mail: Coming Soon!
Mailing List: ubuntu-us-il AT lists DOT ubuntu DOT com
View List: Coming Soon!

Team Meetings

🚀 Join Us for an Illinois Tech & Libre Software Meetup! 🐧🔓

Hey everyone! Let’s get together for a chill and nerdy evening of discussion, collaboration, and community!

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM CST 📍 Location: [https://matrix.to/#/#loco-us-il:ubuntu.com Matrix Chat]

I’ll be broadcasting live from my top-secret underground lair (okay, it’s just my basement, but still 😆). Whether you're into GNU/Linux, Free Software, tech in general, or just want to chat about life, dreams, and open-source world domination—this is the place to be!

No need to RSVP—just drop in and hang out. Hope to see you there!

🤓🧑🏼‍💻💻⌨️

Document Freedom Day Celebration at Eureka College

Join us at **Eureka College** in Eureka, Illinois for a celebration of **Document Freedom Day**! We're gathering to raise awareness about open standards and promote digital freedom.

Event Details

**Date:** Document Freedom Day (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)
**Time:** 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
**Location:** Cerf Center, Eureka College, Eureka, IL

What to Expect

A short talk on the importance of open standards and document freedom
Demonstrations of Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) for document editing and sharing
Opportunities to meet local FLOSS enthusiasts and Ubuntu Illinois community members
Free stickers, resources, and good conversation!

Why Document Freedom?

Open standards empower users, ensure access to knowledge, and prevent vendor lock-in. Celebrating Document Freedom Day is a great way to learn, share, and build a more equitable digital future.