- 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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
ARISE Chicago Conozca Sus Derechos Como Trabajador Inmigrante
SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, 3960 W. 26th St, Chicago
May 14, 2026, 9 a.m.
GOOGLE TRANSLATION BELOW Recursos útiles para trabajadores y empleadores THURSDAY, May 14 at 9 AM Información educativa y didáctica para trabajadores y empleados inmigrantes SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3960 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 (Aparcamiento disponible en el estacionamiento oe... More
1948 Palestinians - Foreigners In Their Ancestral Homeland
Virtual
May 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents a special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus. Register here: https:/... More
Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
May 13, 2026, 7 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Stuart Schrader and Robert Vargas to the store for discussion of Schrader's new book Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves, a history of police unions that reveals how American law enforcement built a political movement that made cops untouc... More
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Recovery in the Workplace
Plumbers Local 130 Training Center, 1400 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago
May 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
alling all workers: Join us for a conversation about mental health and recovery at work. No judgment, no pressure—just a space to connect, learn, and look out for one another. Come through, bring a coworker, and be part of building a stronger, more supportive workplace. 📍 Plumbers Local 130 Tra... More
We CAN Stop These Wars!
Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Please register here to receive the address: https://tinyurl.com/CCAWR5-13-2026
May 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran and Lebanon is devastating people around the globe. Thousands murdered in Iran with people there already pushed into desperate poverty by U.S. economic sanctions. Huge price increases in petrochemical fertilizers causing hunger if not outright famine for millions in S... More
Community Building, With Funds to Chicago Abortion Fund
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago and virtual
May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
Join Rachel Cohen, Sarah Spain, and friends for a short panel and a fundraiser for the Chicago Abortion Fund. Join Rachel Cohen, Sarah Spain, and friends to celebrate Rachel's 32nd birthday as best we know how: with a short panel moderated by Sarah and focused on an introduction to community orga... More
SNAP Eligibility & Community Info Session - IN ENGLISH
On Facebook Live
May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM TODAY - join us at 5:30pm today (5/13) on Facebook Live for our SNAP information session in English. We will cover the new SNAP rules, including work requirements and non citizen eligibility rules. Tune in to learn about SNAP and local resources available.... More
Are You a Renter? You Have Rights!
6337 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
May 13, 2026, 5 p.m. - May 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Knowing your rights can make all the difference. 💙 We are excited to team up with our friends at @chitorture for a free 14-day letter writing training-- a powerful tool for tenants dealing with poor housing conditions. When tenants know their rights and how to use them, they're better equipped to... More
Springfield Advocacy Day
TBA
May 13, 2026, 8 a.m.
CRS believes public safety must begin with one truth: every person has inherent dignity. Yet across Illinois, Black communities continue to experience targeted stops and over-policing that undermine that dignity every day. These practices shape how people move, live, and feel in their own neighbo... More