- 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
Jenny Yang's Good Egg
Park To Shop, 1835 S. Canal St, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 7 p.m.
Jenny Yang is bringing "Good Egg" to Chicago! @goodeggparty Jenny's standup comedy inside immigrant grocery stores is coming to Park To Shop on Canal St (1835 S Canal St)! CBCAC is hosting and the funds from the show will be directly benefiting @icirr_il "Jokes about IVF, randos wanting to tel... More
Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Join us this July for a community book club hosted by PUÑO! Together we’ll be reading and discussing Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth by Daisy Hernández: a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and what citizenship means in America today. Discussion Dates: July 2 & July 16 | 6:30... More
National Prison Newsletter Packing
3611 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
On July 16th 6:30 pm join us at Midwest Books to Prisoners to pack our National Prisoner Newsletter ⚡️ “The Spark” ⚡️ to send inside to jails and prisons across the country for Black August. Black August is an annual observance honoring Black political prisoners, freedom fighters and radical resi... More
Stop the War
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
A legal briefing of unlawful orders.... More
Fair Elections Chicago Northwest Side Town Hall
Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 16, 2026, 7:45 p.m.
On Thursday, July 16th at 6pm, join us at the Hairpin Arts Center for our Fair Elections Townhall!! Do you want to tax trillionaires out of existence? Do you want to have more working-class power in our political system? Do you wish your small-dollar donations were just as powerful wealthy donors... More
Treatment Not Trauma 101
On line
July 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
Interested in learning more about our campaign? Wanna know how you, your org, and your community you can bring mental health resources to Chicago? Join us next week for a tnt 101! We’ll cover TNT basics and get you plugged in to the work! sign up here: tiny.cc/tnt101july... More
Join the Movement to Free Survivors of Police Torture & Wrongful Conviction
Via zoom
July 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
⚡️Get involved in the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture ⛓️💥Join us next week, Thursday, July 16th at 6pm for our biweekly meeting on Zoom! Chicago is the wrongful conviction capital of the United States and the CFIST campaign is building a mass movement to free all surviv... More
Cuba Under Siege
Virtual
July 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
Understanding Cuba's new economic measures and our work ahead, featuring Ambassador Ernesto Soberon Guzman, Cuba's Permananet Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Helen Yaffe, University of Glasgow & Cuba Analysis Podcast, and Prof. Isaac Saney, Dalhousie University & the Canadian National Ne... More
Rapid Response Non-Violence Training
2558 W. 63rd St, Chicago
July 16, 2026, 5:15 p.m. - July 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
With increased immigration enforcement activity taking place across the Chicagoland area, it’s more important than ever that we know our rights, know how to respond safely, and know how to support one another. Join us this Thursday for a Rapid Response Nonviolence Training rooted in Dr. Martin Lu... More
The State of the Social Safety Net in Local Communities
Virtual
July 16, 2026, 9 a.m. - July 16, 2026, 10 a.m.
Webinar. One year after the HR-1 federal bill was signed into law, thousands of Illinois residents are feeling the impact of changes to SNAP and other safety net programs. Join our partners at United Way of Metro Chicago on Thursday July 16 for a free virtual conversation with local experts about... More
Justice for Victims of ICE!
26th St & Pulaski Road, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 8 p.m.
Vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Legalization for all.... More
Say "NO" to a People's Gas Rate Increase
Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 9 p.m.
Are you tired of your gas bill going up? The Illinois Commerce Commission is hosting a public comment hearing about the latest $205 million rate hike request from Peoples Gas. They’re asking regulators to approve another rate hike to pay for gas pipes we don’t need. Learn more and join us at Rooseve... More
Mass Call: Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Virtual
July 15, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 8 p.m.
Justice for Lorenzo! Join local Texas community members and national organizations for a National Mass Call for Justice as we organize a nationwide response to honor Lorenzo’s life, support his family, and demand immediate accountability. Register here: workers.fyi/justiceforlorenzo Lorenzo Sa... More
Indivisible Rogers Park West Ridge Chapter Launch
Living Waters Community Church, 6808 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
On July 15th, the Indivisible chapter for Rogers Park and West Ridge will be having a launch event. Hear from local leaders and community advocates and connect with others in the Rogers Park/West Ridge neighborhoods who care about protecting democracy and advancing justice. Explore meaningful ways ... More
Canopy of Care
Shubas/Tied House, 3157 N. Southport Ave, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 8 p.m.
You’re invited to our 2026 annual fundraiser! Tickets are on sale now for "CWHC's Canopy of Care: Rooted in Chicago, Supported by Community." Join us Wednesday, July 15th from 6-8pm at Schubas / Tied House. Like a tree in a thriving forest ecosystem, CWHC grows in community. At Canopy of Care, yo... More
Launch Party for Chrysalis Issue #2
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 8 p.m.
Chrysalis Magazine, which publishes art and writing by trans youth ages 0-18, is launching our second issue! The celebration will be hosted by our managing editor, Jacob Romm, and one of our poetry editors, local poet Noa Micaela Fields. We will also be joined by Eila Mora Kittikamron, Chicago's you... More
Emergency for Justice
"The Arch" in Little Village, 26th St, Chicago
July 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - July 15, 2026, 7 p.m.
Rosary vigil for those killed by ICE agents.... More
Make Polluters Pay! Teach-in
1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago
July 14, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Español a continuación Next week, join us for a community teach-in on Make Polluters Pay in Rogers Park! Big Oil and Big Polluters have been wrecking our climate for decades and we have been paying the costs - now it's time for THEM to pay for the damage they caused. Come meet with organizers and E... More
CPD Consent Decree Public Hearing
Virtual
July 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
The Community Renewal Society invites you to gather with us and our partners on July 14 from 1 PM to 4 PM CT for a virtual Consent Decree Public Hearing. Join the Zoom: bit.ly/zoomjuly14 To speak at the hearing, sign up here by July 13 at 4:30 PM CT: bit.ly/consentdecreeCHI Please check out ... More
Demand Justice for Mary Ellis Love
Mundelein Town Hall, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL
July 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
📣END THE WAR ON BLACK AMERICA! 📆 Monday, July 13 🕜 7:00PM 📍Mundelein Village Hall 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein On May 11th, Mundelein police officers killed Mary Alice Love. That evening, Love’s family sought help during a depression episode by making a non-emergency call. Instead of receivi... More