- 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
AWAN Conference 2026
TBA
July 11, 2026, 9 a.m. - July 12, 2026, 9 p.m.
A year ago we officially founded the Anti War Action Network. We have now grown to 27 affiliates who work together on national days of action to grow the anti war movement, and pressure to end aid to Israel and to demand an end to US intervention in Venezuela. Mark your calendars for July 11 & 12... More
Mujeres on the Run
Lincoln Park, Chicago
July 11, 2026, 9 a.m.
Mujeres on the Run is here again to empower and celebrate women in the community through its 5k Run and Walk. The Mujeres on the Run 5k fosters running as a way to stay healthy, build positive relationships, and share time with family and friends. This event is open to everyone regardless of gen... More
A Tribute to the Life & Legacy of George E. Johnson
Rainbow/PUSH Headquarters, 930 E. 50th St, Chicago
July 11, 2026, 8 a.m.
Join us this Saturday as we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of George E. Johnson. A visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and trailblazer, George E. Johnson transformed the beauty industry by creating opportunities, building Black-owned businesses, and investing in our communities. His ... More
2026 Summer Solidarity Bash
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 10, 2026, 6 p.m.
Chicago Socialist Alternative is excited to announce this year’s SOLIDARITY SUMMER BASH, taking place on Friday, July 10th at @pilsenartscommunityhouse! Join us at the height of Summertime Chi for a night of live music, drinks, and a silent auction with handcrafted goods, books, and more! More in... More
The Conviction Machine with Flint Taylor and Bill Ayers
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 10, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 10, 2026, 7 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books joins Under the Tree Podcast in welcoming Flint Taylor and Bill Ayers to the store for a conversation about Taylor's book The Conviction Machine: Prosecutors, Politicians, and Police Violence in Chicago, a captivating account of the most corrupt and blood-soaked chapters in Ch... More
Seeding Solidarity: The Rematriation Tour
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
July 9, 2026, 7 p.m.
What are the ways Indigenous and Black communities can come together? 💭✨ CHICAGO, IL - Join literary and community leaders, @lookingtotheeagle, @kylemays, @clairitysee, and Alonzo Waheed of @eatorg for a conversation about paths forward in rematriation and solidarity. In partnership with @eatorgc... More
The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
July 9, 2026, 7 p.m. - July 9, 2026, 8 p.m.
Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome Devin Thomas O'Shea to the store for an event in celebration of his new book The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis, a provocative look at the secret society that has controlled St. Louis for over a century, rev... More
Treatment Not Trauma Teach-In
Via zoom
July 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
Join us next Thursday, July 9 for a Southwest Treatment Not Trauma Teach-in at 6pm. Come learn about the campaign that has helped shaped the public health infrastructure in Chicago, its history, its wins, and next steps 🎉 you can register through the link below (Spanish interpretation will be availa... More
Shotspotter Returns?!
Chicago City Hall Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle St, 2nd floor, Chicago
July 9, 2026, 1 p.m.
Join us at city hall this Thursday to speak out against racist surveillance!! Chicago got rid of gunshot detection once we have no room to bring it back! Come and speak out against Marty Quinn’s ballot measure and in favor of safety measures that help our communities.... More
Enviro Bingo!
East Side Vodak Library, 3710 E. 106th, Chicago
July 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
‼️Join us for Environmental Bingo Night‼️ 📆 WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH 2026 📍 East Side Vodak Library ⏰ Starts at 6:30pm Make sure to bring the whole fam, we’ll have prizes for all ages!... More
Community Fest & Rally for Clean Air!
Hartman Recreation Center & Sanchez Memorial Park, Regist
July 8, 2026, 4 p.m. - July 8, 2026, 7 p.m.
YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR COMMUNITY FEST & RALLY FOR CLEAN AIR! Join us for an evening of community engagement and civic action as we share resources, hear updates from our air quality project, and explore ways to build healthier neighborhoods together. Connect with neighbors, local organizations,... More
What Does ICE Have to Do With Chicago Parking Meters?
Virtual
July 8, 2026, noon - July 8, 2026, 1 p.m.
Join us on July 8, 12-1PM CT for a conversation with @gbrockell Gillian Brockell, a journalist and essayist. She has researched flights operated by Omni Air International as an ICE contractor. Omni is owned by Stonepeak Parktners, the group that wants to buy and operate Chicago Parking Meters, LLC. ... More
PSL Interest Meeting
Wesley United Methodist Church (14 N May St, Aurora, IL
July 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
🏳️🌈 Looking for a way to fight back against the 500+ anti-LGBTQ bills in legislation right now, the skyrocketing costs of living, endless war, and the growing power of billionaires? Join us at our next PSL Interest Meeting in Aurora! Working people create the world’s wealth, yet billionaires pro... More
Drop the Charges Against Tafara Williams!
Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St, Courtroom 612, Waukegan, IL
July 7, 2026, 9 a.m.
✊🏾Join us to pack the court, demand justice for Marcellis and Tafara, and stand up to out of control cops! Tafara Williams was charged for surviving a police shooting that left her injured and her boyfriend Marcellis Stinnette dead. As her trial approaches later this year, join us at court to sho... More
Cena por Cuba
Marz Brewing 3630 Iron Street - back room, Chicago
July 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - July 6, 2026, 8 p.m.
RECIPES FOR SURVIVANCE- FOCUS ON CUBA Cena Cubana por la paz y contra el bloqueo MONDAY, JULY 6 at 5:30 and 7:30pm TICKETS $30 -$100 Location: Marz Brewing 3630 Iron Street - back room A project co-created by Public Media Institute’s Community Kitchen program, in collaboration with Marz ... More
Cena Cubana Cuban Dinner
Marz Community Brewing Company, 3630 S. Iron St, Chicago
July 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - July 6, 2026, 9 p.m.
Community Kitchen Dinners: Recipes for Survivance FOCUS ON CUBA Cena Cubana por la paz y contra el bloqueo As Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez pointed out, the White House is constructing, “without any legitimate excuse, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic wa... More
Cumba Rebelde
Yollocalli Arts Reach!, 2358 S. Whipple, Chicago
July 5, 2026, 6 p.m. - July 5, 2026, 9 p.m.
Come out and join People’s Defense Committee, the Little Village Neighborhood Defense Unit, Corriente Popular Damián García, RSU, CWC, and ACTA for dancing, food, and community discussion this Sunday, July 5 at Yollocalli Arts Reach! We’ll talk about: caring for and defending La Villita, getting org... More
1000 Days of Genocide
Downtown Islamic Center, 231 S. State Street, #4, Chicago
July 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
July 5th marks 1000 days since Yoav Gallant said: “I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip. There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed.” It’s been 1000 days. 1000 days of bombing, starvation, thirst, and imprisonment under torture. 1000 days of besieging upon ... More
Workers Night School: Organizing Workshop
Living Water Community Church, 6808 N. Ashland Blvd, Chicago
July 5, 2026, 5 p.m. - July 5, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join us for our 3rd organizing workshop this summer on Sunday, July 5 at 5pm! Come and learn how you can help contribute towards building a combative, class-conscious and independent labor movement!... More
How to Talk to Your Family About Bukele
On line and on the radio
July 5, 2026, 3 p.m.
Join us for our next live show of @niolvido.niperdon.radio on Sunday, July 5 at 3:00 p.m. as we welcome Alma de Izote and CEIBA Colectiva for a conversation on Bukele, authoritarianism, and how we talk about politics within our families and communities. Featuring Rafa Duarte and Rebekah Amaya. Yo... More