- ICIRR (for immigration-related arrests and ICE sightings): 855-435-7693
- NLG Hotline (if you are arrested at a protest or for political activity): 872-465-4244
- Cook County Public Defender hotline (if you are arrested in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County): 844-817-4448
- First Defense Legal Aid Hotline (to report police, federal law enforcement, or national guard misconduct): 800-529-7374
Tisha B'Av 5786: A Ritual of Grief and Solidarity Amidst a World in Pieces
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
“For these things, I weep” (Eicha / Lamentations 1:16) Erev Tisha b’Av 5786 | A Ritual of Grief and Solidarity Amidst a World In Pieces Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:30 PM | Federal Plaza, Downtown Chicago Case-sensitive RSVP link: bit.ly/9AvChicago | Co-Sponsors include Rabbis for Ceasefire, Higaleh... More
End ICE & CPD Collaboration Teach-In
Casa Michoacan, 1638 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Join CAARPR’s Immigrant Rights Working Committee (IRWC) for a Teach-IN on July 22nd at 7:30PM at Casa Michoacán for the fight to END ICE & CPD COLLABORATION and demand the CCPSA (Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability) body uphold its purpose to hold police accountable and keep th... More
Celebrating they/she/he
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 22, 2026, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books is honored to welcome Derrick Austin, H. Melt, Tara Betts, Mars Marshall, and dr. dez brown to the store for a reading in celebration of brown's new collection they/she/he: ritual to forget your (un)becoming, a momentous debut, tracking a self-proclaimed anti-heros quest for l... More
Get Organized to Fight for Socialism
Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
💥 Working people across the country are fed up with ICE terror, endless wars, corporate plunder, and the rollback of civil rights. More and more people are coming to the conclusion that the entire system of rule by the billionaire class has to go! But what does socialism mean? Why is it that we’r... More
Re-Entry Workshop Series
Walls Turned Sideways, 2717 W. Madison St, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 6 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2026, 8 p.m.
Join PNAP for Re-Entry Workshop Series, led by David Todd! PNAP Learning Fellow, David Todd, will lead workshops over the next 6 weeks, equipping returning citizens with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to successfully navigate re-entry challenges. Through structured skill-building, min... More
Puerto Rico - Broken Promises & On-Goiong Resistance
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July 22, 2026, 6 p.m.
🔴Meet with us this July 22nd to discuss Puerto Rico, La Junta, and the ongoing resistance against austerity measures! We will be discussing the ongoing mobilizations for independence and how we can build in Chicago to support Puerto Rican liberation.... More
Storytelling & Community Reporting
Via Zoom
July 22, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Go beyond the notes and learn how your Documenter observations can become the foundation for community stories. We'll cover ethical interviewing and how to find the solutions your neighbors are already working on. Participants will gain practical skills to amplify neighborhood voices and hold loc... More
Brunch and Conflict Resolution for Teens
9805 S. Ewing, Chicago
July 22, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - July 22, 2026, 2 p.m.
📣Calling all teens from 12 - 19 years old! 💚 CTU is having a Conflict Resolution Brunch, Wednesday, July 22nd. This training will help your teen in how structure new skills to manage disagreements, build better communication skills, build empathy, execute a healthier relationship and manage a pos... More
The 78: From Billionaire Piggy Bank to Community Benefit
25th Ward IPO Office, 2102 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago
July 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 21, 2026, 8 p.m.
All are welcome to our July Community Meeting, July 21st, 6:30pm-8pm at 2102 W. Cermak to learn more about and discuss a proposed use of TIF funds nearby. #ChicagoPolitics #Taxes #CommunityDevelopment #Gentrification #PublicFunding... More
Pack the Grayslake Board Meeting
Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave, Grayslake, IL
July 21, 2026, 6 p.m.
📣Our planet is at stake, T5 out of Grayslake! Come out to demand the Grayslake village board take action to stop the construction of the T5 Data Center! For months, residents’ concerns have been dismissed by local officials, but the movement against the data center continues to grow. Community... More
Activate Caffeinate Monthly Meet-up
Khepri Kitchen & Coffee, 106 S. Emerson St, Mt. Prospect, IL
July 21, 2026, 1 p.m.
Join us for our monthly coffee/lunch date at Khepri Kitchen & Coffee in Mt Prospect on Tuesday, July 21st at 1pm. Meet like-minded democracy activists & get involved! Expect drop-ins from local elected officials and local leaders. Bring friends or meet new ones! 😀 RSVP (space is limited)... More
Pack the Court for Abdul-Malik Muhammed
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 306, Chicago
July 21, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
⚡️ Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities, and our dedication to the cause. If you’re available, please consider joining us for court support next week for: (1) Day 1: Abdul-Malik Muhammad on Tuesday, July 21 (9:30) • Room 306 - In person only. (2)... More
Court Support - Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr.
Cook County Courthouse, 555 W. Harrison St, Chicago
July 21, 2026, 9 a.m.
Please support Chairman Fred Hampton Jr of the @blackpantherpartycubs in fighting against unfounded attacks aiming to put him in prison!... More
Rush Nurses Won a Union - How Did They Do It & How Can You
Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St, Room 200, Chicago
July 20, 2026, 8 p.m.
If you've ever wondered: * What is a union and why should you build one? * What needs to change at your workplace, and how can a union help? * What at the best methods for building a strong union campaign? * What demands will inspire your coworkers? ...join Rush nurses for an organizing mee... More
Show Up Chicago: A Community Gathering & Political Panel Show
The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago
July 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
🍻Show Up Chicago is back next Monday, July 20th! Our monthly mix of community gathering, cocktail hour, and political panel is hosted by the Blue Beginning chapter of Indivisible Chicago at one of the city’s most iconic saloons, The Hideout! 🌹This month’s theme: Our Socialist Moment. Are we havin... More
Learning about Marxist-Humanism: Philosophy and Revolution book group
Sulzer Regional Library, Study Room B, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
July 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
News and Letters Committees invites you to the inaugural meeting of a hybrid in-person/online book group on Philosophy and Revolution Learn about Marxist-Humanism and join a study group on the philosophy the right wing despises and totally mischaracterizes. Explore the truth about this philosophy... More
Post Card Writing Event!
Burke's Public House, 5401 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
July 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 8 p.m.
Our next Monthly Gathering is Sunday!! Community is where it’s at! Coming together to chat with friends and meet new neighbors is crucial in our fight for our Democracy. This month we will be writing to Congress about family and children treatment while in ICE detention. We will also be advocatin... More
The Victories and Contradictions of Revolution in Syria’s Northeast, 14 Years On
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 19, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
July 19 of this year marks the 14th anniversary of the radically democratic, socialist, and women-led revolution ongoing in Syria’s northeast. It is also the first anniversary to pass since the devastating events of January 2026, during which an American/Israeli-approved offensive by the post-Assad ... More
For Freedom and Equality
Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago
July 19, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 19, 2026, 7 p.m.
Woman Life Freedom No to war No to Islamic Republic No to foreign intervention For Freedom and Equality is an evening of Iranian music followed by an informal conversation. Join us in conversation on the current political moment, the war on Iran, and the ongoing struggles for freedom, ... More
Mass Meeting
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
July 19, 2026, 4 p.m.
Join us on July 19th at 4pm at Nabala Cafe, as we hold a mass meeting to discuss next steps for long-term class-conscious organization of queer and trans people across Chicago. This meeting serves as a starting point to figure out our concrete day-to-day needs and struggles on the neighborhood and s... More