- 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
Save Our SNAP Block Party
Go Green Griot Plaza, 1201 E. 63rd St, Chicago
May 16, 2026, noon - May 16, 2026, 5 p.m.
Join us for the Save Our SNAP Block Party: a day of community, creativity, and collective action grounded in the moral declaration that no neighbor should go hungry. As SNAP cuts take effect this May, over 150,000 Illinois residents are at risk of losing access to food. In partnership with the Sa... More
Domestic Work in the Diaspora
Register to get the address.
May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 2 p.m.
What is “domestic work” and what does it have to do with the Filipinx/a/o community? Join our next Seeding AFIRE this Saturday 5/16 to learn more about the nature and history of domestic work and why we continue to advocate for full implementation of the IL Bill of Rights for Domestic Workers. Regis... More
Planting Seeds 2026 Indigenous Zine Fest
Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St, Chicago
May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 3 p.m.
The Newberry Library and ZINEmercado are pleased to bring back PLANTING SEEDS - an Indigenous Zine Fest, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11AM to 3PM. This fest will feature #zines and prints by Indigenous and First Nations artists from around the globe. • Apply to vend at the fest via the link in bio... More
The Volunteer Fair
619 Howard St, Evanston
May 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - May 16, 2026, 3 p.m.
FIND YOUR THING ♻️ Come connect with 20+ local organizations making a difference across Evanston + Chicago’s northside. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, mentoring youth, or building stronger communities, there’s a place for you here. Plus: drinks, good people, and a space to... More
Is Southeast Chicago at the Quantum Crossroads?
The Brew, 7101 S. Yates St, Chicago
May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 16, 2026, noon
What do you want to know about the multibillion-dollar Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park? Come ask us! Join the Reader and local coffee shop the Brew for coffee, pastries, and a community-centered conversation about the proposed quantum computing megadevelopment being built at the former... More
Abolitionist Play Date for Radical Caregivers
Horner Park Nature Play Space, near N. California Ave and W. Belle Plaine, Chicago
May 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - May 16, 2026, noon
The Radical Caregivers, who parent towards abolition, are meeting in May. Online, we’ll chat about caregiving as a site of political awakening on May 4. We’ll be in person, at the nature playspace in Horner again, on May 16. RSVP kindly needed: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeToqDs0Cxy... More
Justice & the American Map Redistricting, Representation & the Road Ahead
Operation PUSH, 930 E. 50th St, Chicago
May 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
The fight for fair representation is happening right now. In the wake of Louisiana v. Callais, voting rights and the future of majority-Black districts stand at a critical crossroads. Join Rainbow PUSH on Saturday, May 16th for “What’s Next? Justice and the American Map” featuring Cleo Fields, co... More
Classical Concert Benefiting Immigrants & Refugees
1335 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
May 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of benefiting Centro Romero and enjoying classical music featuring artists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra! Our volunteer, Gail Dreyfuss, connected us with her brother who plays in the CSO. Help me promote this event by sharing it w... More
Justice for Jalen Carpenter
First Presbyterian Church, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago
May 15, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join us as we commemorate the life of community member Jalen Carpenter on what would be his 25th birthday, after he was brutally murdered by Illinois State Police on April 16. The police and the corporate media have been hiding the names of the two officers who killed him, in an attempt to cover ... More
Nakba 78
On-line
May 15, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 8 p.m.
78 years later, the Nakba is not just history — it is memory, resistance, and resilience carried across generations. 🇵🇸 Join us for an important online webinar as we reflect on the ongoing impact of the Nakba and hear from voices dedicated to preserving truth, justice, and Palestinian identity. ... More
Illinois Future Fund Teach-In
Niko's Banquet Hall, 310 Stryker Ave, Joliet, IL
May 15, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Join Equity and Transformation to learn about Illinois House Bill 4443. This bill aims to create the Illinois Future Fund, which would provide monthly payments of $500 directly into the hands of the individuals impacted by the War on Drugs. Come find out how this direct cash assistance can help repa... More
African Liberation Day
The University of Chicago, Hutchinson Commons, 5706 S. University Avenue, Chicago
May 15, 2026, 3 p.m. - May 15, 2026, 6 p.m.
Please join PASC, BAP-Chicago, A-APRP, RMLA and EASA at this year’s ALD in Chicago, where we renew our dedication, enthusiasm, courage and ideological clarity towards a Liberated, Unified-Strong and Prosperous Africa We’ll be joined by Pan-African delegates, speakers, reps, and other progressive ... More
Nakba Day Rally
University of Chicago Central Quad, 1100 E. 58th St, Chicago
May 15, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Join us on Friday, May 15, at 12:30PM in the center quad as we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the 1948 ethnic cleansing of Palestine and rally in support of Iran and the Axis of Resistance!... More
Summer Bazaar - Everything Free!
4477 S. Archer Ave, Chicago
May 15, 2026, 9 a.m. - May 15, 2026, 1 p.m.
Wouldn’t it just be great to be able to shop for free clothes— pulguita style? 📣THAT’S WHY EVERYTHING MUST GO! Stop by our Summer Bazaar on May 15 from 9-1pm and pick up everything for everyone! For more information on clothing donations, text (872) 272-6172😎 ——— ¿No sería genial poder conse... More
Mark Nowak and Bill Ayers celebrate . . . AGAIN
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 14, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 14, 2026, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books is excited to join Under the Tree Podcast in welcoming Mark Nowak and Bill Ayers to the store for an event in celebration of Mark's new book ...AGAIN, a harrowing documentation of the expansive landscape of MAGAmerica. Told through five abecedarian prose sections, . . . AGA... More
Pitch Your Peeps
Nobody's Darling, 1744 W. Balmoral Ave, Chicago
May 14, 2026, 7 p.m.
📣📣 ANNOUNCEMENT! To celebrate our sixth show, we have decided to support one of our favorite local justice-oriented orgs! This month we are supporting the fierce youth leadership of Chicago Freedom School. “Founded in 2007, CFS mission is to cultivate and amplify the leadership of Black and Br... More
Kansha Nisei Lounge Fundraiser
3439 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago
May 14, 2026, 6 p.m. - May 14, 2026, 9 p.m.
Don’t miss this year’s @kanshaproject Nisei Lounge fundraiser!! This annual favorite is a fantastic way to support, show appreciation for, and connect with our JA community. We’ll be gathering on Thursday, May 14, at @niseilounge in Wrigleyville. Register here: bit.ly.KanshaNiseiLounge26 This... More
Cafe Resistance - A Night in Palestine Edition
Al Nahda Center, 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
May 14, 2026, 6 p.m.
On the second anniversary of the encampments, we’re excited to announce our 18th annual Cafe Resistance! 🇵🇸🔥 Join us Thursday May 14th, 6:00 PM @ the New Nahda Center to celebrate the accomplishments of our students this year in a culture filled night. Explore the souks of Nablus, enjoy some deli... More
Sesión informativa comunitaria y de elegibilidad para SNAP en español
May 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Acompáñenos mañana (14/5) a las 5:30pm en Facebook Live para nuestra sesión informativa sobre SNAP. Esta transmisión es en inglés. Daremos información sobre las nuevas normas de SNAP, incluyendo los requisitos laborales y las reglas de elegibilidad para no ciudadanos. Sintonícenos para informarse so... More
“The Voice of Hind Rajab” Documentary and Discussion
Evanston Public Library, 1st Floor Community Room, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
May 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Join us on May 14th for a powerful documentary, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” an award-winning 2025 documentary that follows the Red Crescent response during the killing of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl, by the Israel Defense Forces during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. WHEN: ... More