- 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
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
Want to Do Something About Racist Policing?
Via zoom
May 27, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Want to do something about community safety? Get plugged in at the Free2Move monthly general meeting. Sign up for meeting links and updates: free2movechi.org/join-the-free-2-movement... More
LGBTQ+ Community Dinner & Dialogue
Center on Halsted, Leven Theater, 3656 N. Halsted St, Chicago
May 27, 2026, 5 p.m.
Join us for a free community dinner & dialogue about LGBTQ+ Pride and parades, marches, and protests in partnership with Pride Chicago! Held in connection with the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade, this public gathering fosters storytelling, reflection, and exchange across generations to cultivate commu... More
Community Organizing Training
70 E. Lake St, Chicago
May 27, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 29, 2026, 5 p.m.
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless will hold its 3-day Community Organizing Training next month, May 27 – 29, at the CCH offices (70 E Lake St). The training is a great way to grow (or dust off) your organizing skills and get insight into how CCH runs and wins city and state-level advocacy campa... More
People Over Profits for Billionaires & Big Tech
Buses to Springfield - register for location. Breakfast & lunch provided.
May 27, 2026, 5:30 a.m. - May 27, 2026, 7 p.m.
Time is running out to fight for a state budget that puts people over the profits of billionaires, big tech, big polluters and big corporations! The Trump regime's cuts are hitting our communities hard, and our state elected officials have the power to protect us by taxing big corporations and the u... More
The Dark Side of Energy Transition - Green Colonialism in Southern Honduras
On line
May 26, 2026, 7 p.m.
REPORT LAUNCH: The Dark Side of the Energy Transition: Green Colonialism in Southern Honduras Tuesday May 26, 5pm PT / 8PM ET Register for the webinar on zoom with simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation at this link: linktr.ee/ceibacolectiva Instead of climate justice and a just energ... More
Rally & Court Support for Johnny Plummer
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 304, Chicago
May 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Johnny Plummer has been in prison for over 30 years, going in as a teenager, as a child, 15 years old, for something that he did not do. He was tortured into a false confession by notorious torture cop, Kenneth Boudreau. Now Johnny coming back to court to try to get justice. On May 26th at 9:30 A... More
End Pretextual Traffic Stops
Chicago City Hall, 2nd floor City Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle St, Chicago
May 26, 2026, 11 a.m.
Tell the city we don’t want cops wasting our tax dollars pull people over and making useless stops that only reinforce racist dynamics Show up or email chi city clerk and tell them to stop prioritizing wasteful and often violent traffic stops now!... More
Sahel - Homeland or Death
First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago
May 25, 2026, 5 p.m.
✊🏾 Join us to commemorate African Liberation Day and learn about the revolution taking place in West Africa and its implications for the global struggle against imperialism. 🥤 Food and refreshments available 🌍 For decades, the countries of Africa’s Sahel region have been targets of colonialism... More
National Day of Action for Stolen Lives
Harrison & State Streets, Chicago
May 25, 2026, 1 p.m.
Join us this Monday 1 pm in front of the Harrison Red line Station ( E Harrison and S State St) to speak-out against the justification of Timothy’s murder and the 8,000+ lives stolen by police since George Floyd’s murder six years ago Monday. Eight thousand Stolen Lives We refuse to close our ey... More
Vets Say No - No War - No Cuts
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 24 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago (on the Chicago Riverwalk)
May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.
Memorial Day rally and march. VETS SAY: ❌ NO WAR ❌ NO CUTS ❌ NO WAR PROFITEERING Join veterans, labor, and community organizations as we gather to honor those we’ve lost and fight for the living. 📍 Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Riverwalk) 🗓 May 25, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM In collaboration wi... More
An Evening For Lebanon
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church, 950 N Grace Street, Lombard, IL
May 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
🌹 Gala Fundraiser for the Lebanese Red Cross Ticket information here: https://events.humanitix.com/fundraising-gala-for-humanitarian-relief-lebanon... More
Chicago CodePINK Reading: Death in the Haymarket
Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W Randolph Street, Chicago
May 24, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
International Workers' Day began right here in Chicago! The Haymarket Affair remains a significant chapter of not only our history as a union city, but in the global struggle for proletariat liberation. On May Day, we celebrate the workers who fought before us, and the workers who continue the strug... More
Love Memorial
Washington Park, 55th and Cottage Grove, Chicago
May 24, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Between May 17th 2025 and May 2026, 150 black and brown youth , aged 0-24 years old, have lost their lives in Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Please join us May 24th, as we remember them all ! We will say their names, light candles for them, release balloons, and even drop a few tears! Please br... More
Honduras Report Back: Building Solidarity With Land & Water Defenders
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 24, 2026, 2 p.m.
From Honduras to Chicago, the struggle to defend land, water, and life continues. Join us for a reportback on the current situation in Honduras and hear about the movements resisting displacement, extraction, and imperialism while fighting for liberation. As part of the Central American diaspora,... More
Independent Labor Club of Chicago Monthly Meeting
Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
May 24, 2026, 2 p.m. - May 24, 2026, 4 p.m.
Our monthly member meeting is coming up this Sunday! If you are not yet a member this month's meeting is a perfect time to check us out. We will be planning some chill summer activities, and there will be time for open discussion about recent political issues. Stick around after the meeting to hang ... More
Pop Up Market Honoring the AAPI Community
Consignment Lounge, 3520 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago
May 24, 2026, noon - May 24, 2026, 5 p.m.
Join us at Consignment Lounge on Sunday, May 24th from noon-5pm as we continue celebrating and honoring our AAPI community and @advancingjusticechicago AT THE GRILL: Kelly Ijichi (she/her) Private Chef & Owner of Mom's - @Momschicago. Serving Japanese-American comfort food & specializing in po... More
Volunteer Session to Assist Kids of Diverse Abilities
Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 23, 2026, noon - May 23, 2026, 2 p.m.
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** Alebrije Art Club is a creative sanctuary where children of diverse abilities are celebrated as artists, storytellers, and dreamers. JOIN OUR OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE Saturday, May 23rd 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street **Volunte... More
Yuri & Malcolm's Revolutionary Birthday Bash
Restoried Bookstore, 4613 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago
May 23, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 23, 2026, 1 p.m.
🎂 Come to a children’s event hosted by JACL Chicago, Nikkei Uprising, and Restoried Bookstore to celebrate the birthday of two legendary birthday twins, BFFs, and civil rights icons! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to stop in anytime to join for art building, storytime, and mov... More
'Pro-Abortion Extremists' Yard Sale Supporting Chicago Abortion Fund
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
May 23, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 23, 2026, 4 p.m.
We’re so back. CFAR’s annual yard sale to support @chicagoabortionfund 2026 Fundathon! Saturday May 23 from 11 am to 4 pm at @haymarkethouse! 800 W Buena Ave in Uptown/Buena Park. Please dm us if you have something you’d like to donate for us to sell. Please keep in mind we probably won’t be able... More