- 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
One Year No Justice No Peace
W. Grand Ave & N. Lorel St, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
1 YEAR, NO JUSTICE FOR NATE FEJERANG! Stand with Nate’s family on May 29th. Meet at the corner of W. Grand Ave and N. Lorel Ave @ 6:30pm. On May 29th 2025, 19 year-old Nathaniel Fejerang was hanging on the block where he lived, when a CPD tactical team rolled up on him with no sirens and in unmar... More
Using People's Journalism to Tell Real History
Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Join local journalists and activists to discuss how we can combat Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ campaign and tell the true story of the foundations of the U.S. 🗓️ Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6:30 P.M. 📍 @chicagoliberationcenter (2712 W Cermak Rd.) Mainstream media constantly tries to paint a picture of U.S. de... More
'The Doctors' Exhibition Opening
First Church of the Bretheren, 425 S. Central Park Ave, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6 p.m.
Exploring 1970’s Teen Social Scenes and House Music Culture in Chicago Chicago Black Social Cultural Map: Community Curators Exhibition & Programming This exhibition documents the pre-house era influence and innovation of a 1970’s dance crew based in Chicago's Roseland community. These young B... More
Sustaining Mutual Aid After Midway Blitz
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 29, 2026, 8 p.m.
ICE is less visible in Chicago, but the threats to the safety and livelihoods of immigrant communities haven’t gone away—how are mutual aid organizations sustaining their efforts? Meet City Bureau at Pilsen Community Books for a #PublicNewsroom with partners Latino Union of Chicago and PUÑO to fi... More
Ride For Palestine Contingent in Critical Mass
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6 p.m.
🇵🇸 RIDE FOR PALESTINE x CRITICAL MASS 🇵🇸 Get your flags ready and join the contingent! We are riding together to show solidarity and keep the wheels of justice turning. 📅 When: Friday, May 29th at 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Daley Plaza Never ridden in the city before? No problem! If you’ve been ner... More
The Alabama Solution
Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us May 29th for a FREE screening at the Chicago Teachers’ Union Hall of the award-winning film, The Alabama Solution a powerful documentary telling the story of one of America’s deadliest prison systems from the inside.📽️ The screening is being held in coordination with of the Bridging the G... More
Justice For Nate!
Grand Ave & N. Kolin St, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 2 p.m.
On May 29th 2025 19 year old Nate Fejerang was murdered by the killer cop Oscar Asilis. This year on May 29th, we invite you to join us in continuing the fight for Nate and the fight against the growing state violence in our communities! We demand JUSTICE FOR NATE FEJERANG NO JUSTICE NO PEACE ... More
All Out For LaKeshia!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 704, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 10 a.m.
All out for LaKeshia Murph!! 🗣️ A ruling will be made on this date! Join PNAP for court support on Friday, May 29th at 10am. Support in the room is crucial for this date so please join us and support LaKeshia! LaKeshia Murph is a longtime Prison + Neighborhood Arts Project student, skilled vis... More
Belmont Craigin's 2nd Annual Health & Community Fair
5501 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
May 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 29, 2026, 3 p.m.
Raffles, prizes and give-aways. Legal services information. Free health screenings. Community organizations. And more!... More
Exhibit B presents brian bean, Noel Quiñones, Nina Sudhakar and Keli Stewart
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 9 p.m.
Join Exhibit B as they welcome brian bean, Noel Quiñones, Nina Sudhakar and Keli Stewart for the latest installment of the Exhibit B reading series. brian bean is a Chicago-based socialist organizer, writer, and agitator originally from North Carolina. They are one of the founding editors of Ramp... More
Hand Made Future
Chicago Fair Trade, 4704 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 8 p.m.
Join us for the Chicago premiere of the award-winning film HANDMADE FUTURE and a Q&A with director Kirsten Dickerson. HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries protecting heritage, confronting complex middlemen, and advancing responsible trade — pushing back against fast, cheap production... More
Sake & Sool FUndraiser for Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Easy Does It, 2354 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 9 p.m.
Sake & Sool! Celebrating AAPI Month Thursday 5/28 with a Tasting & Fundraiser featuring pours from our friends at @cocktail.collective_co & @creamwine supporting @advancingjusticechicago! Pouring some extremely compelling sake, soju, makegoll, & chungju 💥 Tix and info hereP https://www.easy... More
Where is AI in 2026 and Where is it Going? 5/28/2026
chicago public library - Lincoln Belmont 1659 W. Melrose · Chicago, IL
May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 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 where AI ... More
Tax Increment Financing - Who Wins, Who Loses
3248 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Why do some neighborhoods see constant development while others are told there’s “no money”? Tax Increment Financing quietly moves billions of public dollars across Chicago, shaping schools, housing, infrastructure, and development in ways most people never hear about. Join us to break down ho... More
Evening Activation Event Along the Calumet River
Meet at 96th Street and S. Baltimore Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 28, 2026, 8 p.m.
Guess WHAT gang?! 👀 We can officially get back on the 100th st. site, and we're celebrating 😎 🕺🏽 We hope you'll join us! Community Picnic along the Calumet River. Food provided, but please bring your own picnic blanket!... More
End CPD and ICE Collaboration
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
📣 NO CPD-ICE COLLABORATION! Join us at the upcoming CCPSA meeting to demand that the commission: 1. Present to the community on a monthly basis all communications, internal memos and guidances regarding CPD and ICE collaboration, and 2. End CPD crowd control during immigration enforcement activi... More
Justice for ALL
On-line
May 28, 2026, noon
This month's 🍎 Lunch & Learn explores what it means to truly center women in prison reform spaces. Women have always been powering our movement - organizing on the inside, supporting incarcerated loved ones, or advocating in court and the statehouse. Yet, prison reform often excludes women. Together... More
From Slag to Sanctuary Environmental Justice Tour
8944 S. Commercial Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, noon - May 28, 2026, 4 p.m.
Ever wondered what "environmental justice" looks like in action? Join the Alliance of the SouthEast for an immersive bus tour. DATES: May 28 | June 25 | July 23 TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM START: 8944 S Commercial Ave, Suite 1 LUNCH PROVIDED! Register here: https://forms.gle/rsfR38cNa5Xj9mNj9 W... More
Si Se Puede
Emmerson Park, 1820 W. Granville Ave, Chicago
May 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Students, please attend our annual end of the year education celebration! Bring friends/family to Emmerson Park - just 3 blocks from Centro Romero! Please bring food to share at the picnic. Portable chairs & picnic blankets are recommended. We have so much to celebrate together! THURSDAY , MAY 28 at... More
Corridors of Contagion
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 27, 2026, 8 p.m.
How the Pandemic Exposed the Cruelties of Incarceration Pilsen Community Books welcomes Victoria Law and Maya Schenwar to the store for a conversation about Corridors of Contagion. Tracing the narratives of five incarcerated individuals, Corridors of Contagion speaks to the devastating impact of ... More