- 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
Fur Free Friday 2025
Washington Square Park
Nov. 28, 2025, noon
Disappointed the Chicago fur ban didn't pass? Join us on November 28th as we hit the streets and call out some of the last remaining major fur hold-outs in the fashion world. What better day than on the busiest shopping day of the year? All materials provided. Everyone welcomed. Abolish the fur i... More
Black Out Black Friday!
Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Nov. 28, 2025, 11 a.m.
Mark you calendars to BLACK OUT BLACK FRIDAY! In the face of Trump’s criminal ICE raids and crippling economic cuts, we need our mass movements to take the streets and hit Trump’s billionaire supporters where it hurts. JOIN US! Where: Lake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Drive When: Friday, Nove... More
Peace Picnic
ICE Abduction Center, 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Nov. 28, 2025, 8 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2025, noon
A community sit-in picnic. Black Friday. Feed your soul, not the system. All are welcome. How it works: Stand in solidarity with our neighbors by sitting down to a peaceful picnic, celebrating our Great American Melting Pot. Bring a blanket and breakfast for yourself. Tamales, coffee, hot choc... More
Thanksgiving Healing Corner
Southwest corner of Wilson Ave & Sheridan Road, Chicago
Nov. 27, 2025, 10 a.m. - Nov. 27, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Healing Corner on the southwest corner of Wilson & Sheridan next to Uptown Baptist Church! Volunteer Thanksgiving morning with us in passing out food to the homeless and those living in poverty from the community. We will be serving pastries, bananas, and f... More
2025 Palestine Convention
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL
Nov. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. - Nov. 29, 2025, 8 p.m.
November 27 to 29, thousands will gather at our 18th Palestine Convention in Chicago, to not only discuss the ongoing genocide but also how we come out of it as a people, a movement, and a cause. ✌🏼 Our comprehensive program includes something for everyone. From young children to college students... More
ICIRR Bilingual Migra Watch Training
On line
Nov. 26, 2025, 6 p.m.
- En Espanol abajo - Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights' Know Your Rights + Migra Watch Training. This training aims to equip participants with ways to exercise our rights when encountering federal immigration enforcement actions. Register at the link below. Entrenami... More
Ban Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines
Virtual
Nov. 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action's (NWSOFA) Climate & Enviromental Oct zoom “ban eminent domain for CO₂ pipelines” Tues, 11/25@7PM (CT) Join NWSOFA for a Climate Change meeting on Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00 PM CT (via Zoom). This month, the featured speaker is Kathleen Campbell, pre... More
Report Back from Palestine
Beit Al Turaath, 10500 SW Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL
Nov. 25, 2025, 6 p.m.
Calling all community members! This summer, youth organizers from our community traveled to Palestine for a trip rooted in resistance and the Right to Return. After two long years of genocide, our duty as Palestinians to reclaim our own Right to Return has never been more clear. Join us on Tue... More
Thanksgiving Meal Bags Distribution
3835 S. Washtenaw Ave, Chicago (pick up through the front parking lot of the school)
Nov. 25, 2025, 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving giveaway 🦃 We’ll be hosting a giveaway at Brighton Park Elementary this upcoming Tuesday. In this season of giving, we want to make sure to support our families in Brighton Park and ensure everyone has access to a Thanksgiving dinner. Meal bags will be distributed first come first... More
Rapid Response Training
Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd St, Chicago
Nov. 24, 2025, 6 p.m. - Nov. 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Join Southside Together for a Rapid Response training to learn more about how we can keep ourselves and our neighbors safe from ICE and other federal agents who continue to threaten our communities! Sign up at bit.ly/southsiderr... More
Queer Self Defense Class
Grace Church of Logan Square, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago
Nov. 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
Community self defense class for queer folks and allies who want to learn to protect themselves! $15 suggested donation, trans folks fight for free.... More
SJP Chicago Open Mic!
Sada Cafe, 10366 S Harlem Ave Palos Hills, IL
Nov. 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Be sure to RSVP and sign up if you’re performing. We hope to see you there! Bring money for coffee, henna & raffles! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj4OwGhp5IwheQVI8hjZ7zYYnTXUcnBKjdScPZPLKzeB_KNQ/viewform Sign up to perform here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... More
Chicago Dyke March Collective Virtual Recruitment Event
Virtual
Nov. 23, 2025, 6 p.m. - Nov. 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Getting to know us. Getting to know you. Getting involved in CDMC. Email [email protected] to register.... More
Spaces of Exception - the Native & the Refugee
Casa DuPage Workers Center, 311 S. Naperville Rd, Suite C Wheaton, IL
Nov. 23, 2025, 5 p.m.
oin us for a screening and discussion of ‘Spaces of Exception.’ 🇵🇸 This documentary explores the shared experiences of Native American and Palestinian communities as they navigate displacement, occupation, and the fight to protect their homelands.... More
Art for Gaza Fundraiser
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, 3 p.m. - Nov. 23, 2025, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books invites you to join us for Art for Gaza, a community art sale and event featuring ceramics, prints, zines, textiles, and more by local artists, plus live music. This event is both a celebration of creative resistance and a fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly to a family ... More
Letter Packing for Prisoners
Sultan's Market, 2057 W. North Ave, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.
Join us Sunday at Sultan's to prep the next issue Cracks to send in to Cook County Jail. Brings stamps and some helping hands! #cookcountyjail #chicago... More
Build the Mass Movement to Shut Down Trump's Agenda!
Rogers Park Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
We’re building a mass movement to fight back and shut down Trump’s agenda. It’s time to get organized! Join us at our next organizing meeting on the North Side. 🗓️ Sunday, November 23 ⏰ 1:30 P.M. 📍Rogers Park Public Library (6907 N Clark St) ICE has been terrorizing the Northside for weeks, ... More
Community Know Your Rights Canvass
Back of the Yards Coffeehouse, 1621 W. 47th St, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, 1 p.m. - Nov. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.
Come join the Southwest Rapid Response Team and Brighton Park Neighborhood Council on Sunday, November 23rd for a community canvassing day ❤️🔥 We’ll talk to our neighbors, pass out Know Your Rights information, and continue to build our community resistance against ICE ❌🧊 REGISTER to let us k... More
Stand Up Fight Back
📍Riis Park, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, noon
WHEN IMMIGRANTS ARE UNDER ATTACK, WHAT DO WE DO? 📣 Join us for another protest to fight for our community here in Belmont Cragin, Chicago. 🕜 12 PM 🗓️ November 23, 2025 📍Riis Park, W Fullerton Ave & Meade Ave Justice, peace, community: It's all worth fighting for. #5lapsforjustice #5LFJ... More
Migra Watch Training
2538 W. Division St, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2025, noon
We are joining the masses all over to grow our resistance and response to the defense of immigrant communities everywhere. JOIN US for another Migra Watch Training from CAARPR’s Immigrant Rights Working Committee! With continued ICE raids, kidnappings, lies and murder, it is our duty to defend... More