- 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
THE OVERSEER CLASS and HOW TO SELL A GENOCIDE
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 21, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Steven W. Thrasher and Adam Johnson to the store for a conversation about Thrasher's The Overseer Class and Johnson's How to Sell a Genocide. About The Overseer Class: The author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books ... More
Election Protection—How to Protect our Voting Rights
Virtual
May 21, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Voting rights are sacred in America, but today these rights are more vulnerable than ever. Join this vital virtual training session to learn what is being done to defend the ballot and how you can help protect our community's voice. This workshop features expert speakers Monica Gordon, Cook County... More
American Indian Center Community Meal
American Indian Center, 3401 W. Ainslie St, Chicago
May 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Come share food and fun with us at the American Indian Center on Thursday, May 21st! Bring a dessert, enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Cherokee, and stay for the drum and social dance! 🧁 Bring a dessert to share! All are welcome to share food, community, and culture.... More
A Just Brew - An AAPI Happy Hour FUNdraiser
Pilot Project Brewing, Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, 2140 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
May 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 9 p.m.
The A Just Chi Giving Project will be hosting their annual AAPI Heritage Month happy hour FUNdraiser with great drinks, company, and tasty "brews" at @pilotprojectbrewing in Logan Square on Thurs, May 21 from 6-9 PM. Raise a glass to raise our voices! ⭐ Entry Ticket: Tier 1: $10 Tier 2: $20 inc... More
The Climate Costs of War & Demilitarization as a Climate Solution
Zoom
May 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
War and even peacetime militarization are among the biggest sources of climate-disrupting greenhouse gas emissions, but the short- and long-term climate consequences of these practices are rarely acknowledged. Please join Rachel Fredericks, chapter chair and former ethics professor, for a present... More
Loteria Night
Brighton Park Community Center, 4000 S. Archer Ave, Chicago
May 21, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 21, 2026, 8 p.m.
We’re excited to announce our ⚡️FIRST⚡️ Family Loteria Night at our new Brighton Park Community Center, May 21st! come for the games and stay for all the rad information regarding everything our Youth Life Coaching program has to offer🐛✨ —— ¡Nos entusiasma anunciar nuestra ⚡️PRIMERA⚡️ Noche Fam... More
Judge's Decision: Will ICE & Border Patrol Be Held to Account?
Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Chicago
May 21, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Cook County Chief Judge Erica Reddick has said that today she will issue her decision about possibly appointing a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute crimes committed by ICE and Border Patrol officers during "Operation Midway Blitz." Please pack the courtroom. Cook County States Attor... More
Virtual Town Hall For Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
On-line
May 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join us for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 20th, at 7 PM Central Time to hear directly from organizers, healthcare workers, and activists. Learn more about what we’ve accomplished so far through this campaign, our upcoming June 6 action (swipe for the flyer), and the next steps ahead! RSVP: b... More
Chicago Launch of 'Jaw Filler'
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 9 p.m.
Join us for the Chicago launch of Jaw Filler with readings by Charlie Markbreiter, Jesy Gaston, Sam Bodrojan, and Nadine Naber. We’ll end the night with a film screening from Maz Murray who will join in spirit. This event is produced by Anna Aguiar Kosicki. About Jaw Filler: You don't need dys... More
The Right of Return - Apartheid's Impact on Palestinian Refugees
Virtual
May 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents a special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus. Register here: https:/... More
Japanese Incarceration Panel
Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Lecture Room 3, Evanston, IL
May 20, 2026, 6 p.m.
As a follow up to our movie screening, we are hosting a discussion panel featuring descendants of Japanese internment who are now organizing in the local community 🫂 Our speakers will share about their work in groups like JACL Chicago and NikkeiUprising Chicago and how it connects to advocacy tod... More
Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going?
1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 8 p.m.
A free, public workshop—no technical background needed. In just a few years, AI has advanced at a pace that stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. This workshop explores wher... More
Rally to Save Chiarts
2714 W. Augusta Ave, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
ChiArts students are rallying to save the conservatory. The conservatory model at ChiArts is what makes this school what it is — pre-professional arts training, academic teachers and electives, and conservatory teaching artists working together to build a world-class public arts high school for s... More
Emergency Protest: Global Sumud Flotilla is Being Attacked Now!
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 5 p.m.
40 boats boarded and destroyed. 320+ civilians kidnapped from international waters.... More
Money For Our Communities, Not For Big Tech!
Meet at the "Belmont" Red/Brown line el stop, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 4 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 6 p.m.
As the Trump administration continues to cut funding for programs that benefit our communities, we must demand that billionaires and rich corporations pay their fair share in Illinois! State lawmakers can lead the way in raising revenue by taxing massive corporations, like Amazon, to address the aff... More
Food Is Medicine Food Box Distribution
American Indian Center, 3401 W. Ainslie St, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 20, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us Wednesday, May 20th at the American Indian Center! 🍓 Food Box Distribution Pick up farm-fresh food including meats, eggs, and produce. ✨ Open to all! Walk-in Welcome! To sign up for a food box, visit our Linktree (linktr.ee/aicchicago) and fill out the Food is Medicine Intake Form. ... More
Protest Larry Snelling
111 W. Grand Ave, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Join us May 20th at 11:30 am to confront CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling at his speaking event at the City Club (111 W. Grand Ave). Snelling is directly responsible for aiding and abetting crimes committed by CPD and federal agents from murder to attempted murder, harassment and assault. The pe... More
Trying to Help an Incarcerated Loved One?
Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, 7th floor, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 20, 2026, noon
Are you trying to navigate the IL Dept. or Corrections or the Prisoner Review Board? You're not alone! On WEDNESDAY, IPP Community Navigators will be at the Harold Washington Library 7th Floor with lots of resources to help your incarcerated loved one.... More
City Council Considers Resolution on Saleh Sarsour
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 10 a.m.
American Muslims for Palestine requests that all human rights advocates show up at tomorrow's City Council meeting to show support for a resolution demanding freedom for Palestinian American community leader Saleh Sarsour. Mr. Sarsour has been illegally imprisoned by ICE for over a month - direct Tr... More
The Quantum Facility & Environmental Justice
Chicago City Hall, 119 W. Randolph St, Chicago
May 20, 2026, 9 a.m.
Join us at city hall for a press conference to demand that the city and state stop the harmful quantum facility and give residents the investment in the community we deserve! Unete a nosotros para demandar que la ciudad y el estado paren la construccion de la facilidad cuantica y que inviertan di... More