Former prosecutors Kim Foxx and Aramis Ayala joined civil rights advocate Rashad Robinson to explore the question, “Are civil rights under attack?” Their conversation, known as the Freedom Table, examined how local officials can act as critical checks when federal power goes unchecked.

Eldridge’s City Council voted on December 15 to “begin the process” of closing its Community Center and Rollerskating Park. Though widely recognized for its rink, the facility is also a hub for public events. Advocates insist this vote is not the final say in the center’s fate.