- 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
Behind the Walls - Health, Sickness & Survival in IDOC
On-line.
Sept. 25, 2025, noon
Virtual lunch & learn. Incarcerated people face more health problems than the general population, but often struggle to get basic care. In this month's virtual Lunch & Learn, we'll hear from IPP Community Organizer Ronnie Carrasquillo who was incarcerated for 47 years, and IPP Staff Attorney Nadi... More
Starbucks Workers United Practice Picket for a Just Contract
5970 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago
Sept. 25, 2025, 10 a.m. - Sept. 25, 2025, noon
Join us in solidarity as we show Starbucks we're ready to fight! Help get a decent contract!... More
Know Your Rights Canvass - Palenque Community Defense
Palenque LSNA, 2840 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Sept. 25, 2025, 10 a.m. - Sept. 25, 2025, noon
Meet at our office for quick canvassing training and to pick up materials before we head out into our communities. We keep us safe. 10 am to 11 am and 11 am to 12 noon... More
AIPAC Teach-In POSTPONED
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Sept. 24, 2025, 7 p.m.
THIS EVENT HAS JUST BEEN POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 15TH. Join us as we discuss the origins of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and strategize how to enact the AIPAC Out campaign in Chicago! ➡️ This is a national campaign that will further weaken the pro-Israel lobby and empower loc... More
¡Saber es Poder! / Knowledge is Power!
Arise Chicago, 1700 W Hubbard St Ste 2E, Chicago
Sept. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
Aprende tus Derechos en el Trabajo y Aprende cómo defenderlos! Taller de Derechos Laborales del Centro de Trabajadores Arise Chicago. +++++ Learn Your Rights at Work and Learn How to Defend Them! Arise Chicago Workers' Center Labor Rights Workshop.... More
Perfect! Victims and the Politics of Appeal
Skunk Cabbage Books, 2826 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Sept. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
Book discussion of Mohammed El-Kurd’s work. If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected].... More
Citywide Meeting to Support The Public Health & Safety Campaign!
On-line
Sept. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
Citywide meeting via zoom. Too many Chicagoans have recently lost their jobs in violence prevention, case management, senior services, disease surveillance, mental health, or some other essential human service because the Chicago Department of Public Health is losing funding. Even people who do n... More
System Navigation - IDOC & Prisoner Review Board
Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, Chicago
Sept. 24, 2025, 10 a.m. - Sept. 24, 2025, noon
Illinois Prison Project is thrilled to partner with our friends at the Chicago Public Library to offer several System Navigation sessions to those helping loved ones navigate the IL Dept. of Corrections or Prisoner Review Board. Our trained Community Navigators will walk you through the processes fo... More
Court Watch! Free Douglas Livingston!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 404, Chicago
Sept. 24, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Livingston is a survivor of corrupt Sgt. Brian P. Forberg. Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities and our dedication to the cause- we won't stop fighting until all survivors of police torture and wrongful conviction have justice!... More
From Timelines to Headlines
Simpson MPR, 6333 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago
Sept. 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Students for Justice in Palestine Loyola University presents "Pali 101." Bring your friends and come enjoy some food and coffee. We will discuss the history of Palestine, and break down footage from the West Bank as we establish what it’s like to live there right now. We can’t wait to see you all... More
Ukraine in the Crosshairs of the Superpowers
On-Line
Sept. 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
This panel will discuss the regional and global ramifications of Russia’s war of occupation and ways to solidarize with those opposing it. A perilous situation faces Ukraine in the aftermath of the recent Trump-Putin summit, in which the partition of its land and people were proposed without a Uk... More
Southeast Side Town Hall
SALUD Center, 3039 E. 91st St, Chicago
Sept. 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 23, 2025, 8 p.m.
Come learn about the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance and how you can support a healthier and cleaner Chicago! No one deserves to be sacrificed. Registration link below.... More
Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism, Part 3
Wheaton Public Library, Meeting Room C, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL
Sept. 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 23, 2025, 8 p.m.
You’re Invited to a Transformative 5-Week Workshop Series! Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism with Nancy Roberts. Join us for an in-depth journey across five compelling sessions unpacking the historical, political, and spiritual dimensions of Palestine’s struggle through the l... More
Cultural Civics From a Root Cause Perspective
Via zoom.
Sept. 23, 2025, 5 p.m.
Looking at how culture, history, and lived experience shape civic life today. “Cultural Civics from a Root Cause Perspective” will be a timely and engaging community conversation that looks at how culture, history, and lived experience shape civic life today. Guiding us will be “Bootmoney and Col... More
Protest Tom Dart!
111 W. Grand Ave, Chicago
Sept. 23, 2025, 11 a.m.
Protest Sherriff Tom Dart's speech at City Club Chicago! Tell him how you really feel! Tuesday, September 23rd, at 11AM at 111 W Grand Ave Chicago IL In June, Dare to Struggle stood alongside side families and inmates to hold a people's trial against Tom Dart for crimes against the people. The... More
Imagining a Liberated Future
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Sept. 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Book shareout and author discussion. Pilsen Community Books is honored to welcome Fady Joudah and Eman Abdehadi to the store for an event in celebration of Joudah's collection [...], an urgent and essential collection of poems illuminating the visionary presence of Palestinians. Fady Joudah’s ... More
Save Weiss Hospital Rally!
Weiss Hospital, 4646 N. Marine Drive, Chicago
Sept. 22, 2025, 11 a.m.
The deadline for Manoj Prasad to file an appeal to re-open Weiss Hospital is on Wednesday, September 24th. It is now more important than ever to show up and demand that Weiss be re-opened! 📢 Join our rally to demand that Dr. Prasad does EVERYTHING in his power to re-open Weiss Hospital. Show up a... More
Divest From Genocide Emergency Rally!
160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
At the rescheduled Illinois State Board of of Investment meeting.... More
Domestic Militarization Discussion
Mama Africa's Marketplace, 2100 E. 71st Street, Chicago
Sept. 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Join us this month for a collaborative community defense workshop series provided by Black Alliance for Peace, Displaced Alliance for Pan-Afrikan Socialist, and Ujimaa Medics🤝🏾✊🏾 Join BAP for a brief teach-in on domestic militarization, followed by a DAPS study group on how we can collectively ad... More
Running Down the Walls
By Cook County Jail Division 11, 2700 S. California Ave, Chicago
Sept. 21, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join us for a 5k Marathon Run and Generator Show in Solidarity with Political Prisoners. 5 pm Rally / March / Run 7 pm Bands and DJs (TBA) Free / Fundraiser for ABCF Warchest... More