- 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
Voices of Freedom
The Blk Room, 4015 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago
June 13, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 13, 2026, 3 p.m.
Join the IPP Associate Board for this family-friendly community event that centers the creativity and resilience of system-impacted people, through 🎵 music, 🎨 visual art and 🎤spoken word -- while supporting IPP's mission to end mass incarceration. 💪🏾 Tickets include light refreshments and access to... More
Lake County Says No Data Centers!
Millennium Court Grayslake 267 Cty A27 Seymour Ave & Center St, Grayslake, IL
June 13, 2026, 1 p.m.
We won’t shoulder the bill for billionaire greed! Join us this Saturday to protest the ten million square foot data center slated for construction in Grayslake. For months, community members have spoken out at Grayslake Village Board meetings about the potential impacts of the project: on the en... More
US Hands Off Iran
Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 13, 2026, noon
Chicago Emergency Response Action. CHICAGO: The past few days, U.S. military attacked several areas inside Iran. This morning, the Trump administration said there will be continuous attacks “every night”. In addition, Trump threatened to take over Kharg Island and the oil and gas markets of Iran.... More
Expungement Fair
Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, 930 E. 50th Street, Chicago
June 13, 2026, noon - June 13, 2026, 4 p.m.
🚨 Clear Your Record. Reclaim Your Future. 🚨 Join us for a free Expungement Fair during the Rainbow PUSH Annual Conference and learn if you qualify to have your record cleared. 📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Rainbow PUSH Headquarters 930 E. 50th Street, Chicago, IL Hoste... More
48th Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade
Division & Campbell Streets, Chicago
June 13, 2026, noon
Stepoff 12noon, Division & Campbell Streets... More
Join Cuba solidarity contingent at Puerto Rican Parade, June 13th
Campbell and Division, Chicago
June 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Join Chicago Cuba Coalition at the Puerto Rican Parade, Sat June 13th. Assemble Campbell and Division at 11:30 am.Bring flags, signs and banners.... More
Piesta Pinoy 2026
Village of Bolingbrook Town Center and Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL
June 13, 2026, 11 a.m. - June 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Philippine Fest of Arts, Music, Food & Culture. JOIN US: This Saturday June 13th for Piyesta Pinoy at Bolingbrook Village Hall & Performing Arts Center from 11am-8pm. We will be sharing resources & swag at our table, see you there! 🇵🇭 #community #piyestapinoy ACOMPAÑANOS: Este sábado 13 de Jun... More
Radical Caregivers Play Date
Welles Nature Play Space, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave, Chicago
June 13, 2026, 10 a.m. - June 13, 2026, noon
Brought to you by Avondale Mutual Aid.... More
'Points of Departure'—A Harry Cleaver Reader Release Party
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 12, 2026, 8 p.m.
"Refuse work. Revolt against capitalism. Read Harry Cleaver. In that order. Repeat." Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome organizers and co-editors Robert Ovetz and Kevin Van Meter to the store for a conversation with activist and Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels, and Black Power co... More
Transcendent Frequencies
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 12, 2026, 10 p.m.
Queer and Trans Electronic Open Mic Night. come outttttttttttt💜🌞 come join us at @nabalacafe for a gorge night full of community and experimental sounds. this month we’re featuring comedy by @isntthatdelilah and a long form set by @coolgirlcitygirl. First come, first serve open sets availab... More
Labor Notes After Party
Ten Cat Tavern, 3931 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join the Independent Labor Club of Chicago on Friday, June 12th for a Labor Notes After Party to hang out, meet new friends, and talk about organizing (or not!). This event is open to all comrades (attendance at Labor Notes is not required). There is a $10 cover which will include pizza (vegan optio... More
Inside Audio: Vinyl Records Recorded in Midwest Jails & Prisons
2717 W. Madison St, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - June 12, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a listening session with artists, archivists and designers Josh MacPhee and Marc Fischer. Josh and Marc will share their collection of records recorded in IL jails and prisons and chat with the audience about the recordings. The collection includes recording from Cook County Jail and pri... More
2026 Baklaan Movie Night
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June 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - June 12, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
AFIRE is excited to be hosting 2026 Baklaan Movie Night in partnership with CIRCA Pintig, where we will be screening the 2009 classic Filipino film "In My Life," starring Vilma Santos, Jon Lloyd Cruz, and Luis Manzano. Please complete a registration form to receive the full event details. Scan the Q... More
EMERGENCY PROTEST!
Federal Plaza, corner of Dearborn & Adams Streets, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Support Pro-Palestinian political prisoners abducted across the Chicag and the Midwest! The FBI has abducted Pro-Palestinian activists across multiple cities in the midwest in the last 24 hours, and is holding them as political prisoners. We are organizing an emergency rally that will take place ... More
Pride Month Liberation Flick 'Cured'
Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us to celebrate Pride Month with a documentary on LGBTQ history and the fight to declassify homosexuality as a mental illness. 🗓️ Friday, June 12 ⏰ 6:00 P.M. 📍 @chicagoliberationcenter (2712 W Cermak Rd.) 🥤 Food and refreshments available 🎥 This documentary features interviews from vet... More
Ride For Palestine
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
🚲 Pedals up for Palestine, community, and safe streets. Join us this Friday, June 12, as we ride for liberation, remembrance, and systemic change. We are rolling out to demand an end to settler colonialism, apartheid, and genocide in Palestine. At the same time, we ride for our local cycling c... More
Care Over Cost
St. Luke’s Logan Square, 3325 W. Wrightwood, Chicago
June 12, 2026, 5 p.m. - June 12, 2026, 9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of community building as we create power for our campaign for dignified health care for all. Our health can only go so far within systems of oppression and pain. That is why we are bringing together music, art, and storytelling while we build power toward strategic campaign... More
It Is Not Enough to Survive: The Young Patriots Story
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
June 11, 2026, 7 p.m. - June 11, 2026, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Jesse Montgomery and William Harris to the store for an event in celebation of It Is Not Enough to Survive: The Young Patriots Story. This event is cosponsored by Chicago Union of Tenants. Formed in the late 1960s, the Young Patriots Organization was a Chicago-base... More
2026 NLG Chicago Celebration!
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
June 11, 2026, 6 p.m.
DUE TO THE THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER, THE NLG CELEBRATION ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TODAY, 6/11/2026, IS POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 22ND. NOTE FROM THE ORGANIZERS: Dear NLG Chicago Supporters, Due to the warning for tornados, hail and severe weather happening across Chicago, we are sad to inform ... More
All Out for Jerrell!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California, Courtroom 208, Chicago
June 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
All out for Jerrell Matthews!! 🗣️ Join PNAP for court support on Thursday , June 11th at 9:30am. This will be the third stage of his post conviction petition, so support in the room is crucial!... More