- 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
Drop All Charges Against Terence Knight
3150 W. Flournoy, Chicago
Aug. 22, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Terence Knight, a queer Black 22-year-old, was assaulted by unknown attackers while leaving this year's Pride parade in Chicago. Instead of finding and arresting Terence's attackers, Chicago police arrested Terence and charged him with battery and bodily harm for defending himself. Police held... More
Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 21, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 21, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us as we welcome Benjamin Balthaser and Gabe Winant for a discussion of Benjamin Balthaser's new book, Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left, out now from Verso Books. Citizens of the Whole World is a 100 year cultural, political and literary ... More
Win the Housing You Deserve
Loyola Park Field House, Pine Room, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave, Chicago
Aug. 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 21, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Increasing rents - leaking ceilings - broken elevators -- Enough is Enough! Know your rights training hosted by the Chicago Union of Tenants. Another session on the evening of 8/24/2025 also available (see Chicago Activism Hub listing for that day). Join the Chicago Union of Tenants: chiuniono... More
Chicago JWJ Fiesta de las Rosas
The Atria, 3146 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago
Aug. 21, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 21, 2025, 9 p.m.
Save the Date for Chicago Jobs with Justice's Fiesta de las Rosas 2025!! This year we'll be partying together at Atria and giving roses to some very worthy folks in the movement: ** Marcus Shepherd, Chicago Federation of Labor ** Nichole Foster, Colorado Jobs with Justice ** National Lawyers... More
Christian and Hindu Nationalism and its Implications
Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL
Aug. 21, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 21, 2025, 9 p.m.
Part of a series on Countering the Rising Scourge of Religious Nationalisms. Other sessions at other venues include "Gaza and the Settlements Through the Lens of Religious Nationalisms" on 8/17, "Countering Misogyny and Patriarchal underpinnings of Religious Nationalisms. Jewish, Muslim, Christia... More
Protest Conditions at Cook County Jail!
2900 S. California Ave, Chicago
Aug. 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Long Live George Jackson! Join us to protest and rally against the hell on Earth known as Cook County Jail. In the spirit of the revolutionary George Jackson, on the 54th anniversary of his murder inside San Quinten State Prison, we will join inmates on the inside protesting against the oppres... More
One Cause, One Community
Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Rooftop Garden, Chicago
Aug. 21, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 21, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
The Future of Legal Aid: A conversation from the frontline. A fundrasier to benefit the Westside Justice Center, featuring Tanya D. Woods, Esq, Executive Director, Westside Justice Center, and Norah L. Jones, Esq., Founder and Principal, C3Legal. WJC partners with communities to eradicate injustc... More
No New Prisons Teach-in
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 20, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 20, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join organizers from the No New Prisons Illinois campaign for a teach-in dedicated to preventing the construction of new state prisons in Illinois. In 2024, Governor Pritzker allocated $900 million of Illinois residents' tax dollars to rebuild two prisons, intending to replace Stateville and Log... More
Live From the Frontlines
7421 S. South Chicago Ave, Chicago
Aug. 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
A panel organized by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. Panelists: * Khaleed London, New Afrikan activist * Nino Brown, Party for Socialism & Liberation * Jasmine, Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression * Dixon Romero, Southside Together * Hondo, Malcolm X Grassroots Moveme... More
Pints & Progress - A Conversation with Chicago's Labor Leaders
Ten Cat Tavern, 3931 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago
Aug. 20, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 20, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join the 47th Ward Democrats on Wednesday, August 20, from 6:00-8:00pm @tencatchicago! Chicago's history and modern day is defined by unions and union members. Come by on Wednesday to see what the labor movement looks like today! Speakers include: * Don Villar, Secretary Treasurer, Chicago Feder... More
Elgin Conoce tus Derechos! / Elgin Know Your Rights!
Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL
Aug. 20, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 20, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us for a special talk aimed at the Town of Elgin: Know Your Rights. Here we not only examine our civil rights as immigrants, but how to protect ourselves in the chamba and how to exercise our religious rights to shield ourselves. There will also be performances, resources, and an invitation to ... More
Having Hard Conversations: Discussing Religious Nationalisms in an Interfaith Context
Wesley United Methodist Church, 21 E Franklin Ave, Naperville, IL
Aug. 20, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 20, 2025, 9 p.m.
Part of a series on Countering the Rising Scourge of Religious Nationalisms. Other sessions at other venues include "Gaza and the Settlements Through the Lens of Religious Nationalisms" on 8/17, "Countering Misogyny and Patriarchal underpinnings of Religious Nationalisms. Jewish, Muslim, Christia... More
Eternos Indocumentados: Central American Refugees in the United States
Shared upon registration.
Aug. 20, 2025, 6 p.m.
Join us for a night of storytelling, history, and organizing around Eternos Indocumentados directed by Jennifer A. Cárcamo, a documentary which lays bare the root causes of forced migration from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, as well as the US practice of inhumane refugee incarceration. A cou... More
Vigil for Gaza
Northwest corner of Michigan Ave and Wacker Drive, Chicago
Aug. 20, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Join us for our weekly vigil for the children of Gaza. We will meet downtown at Michigan and Wacker to make sure that we are getting the message out to as many of our fellow Chicagoans as possible: Chicago stands with Palestine! Vigils will continue weekly as long as our tax dollars are fundi... More
When Silence Starves: An Evening of Literary Solidarity with Gaza
On-line
Aug. 19, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join poets, authors, and activists for an online fundraiser to raise money for mutual aid efforts in Gaza. RSVP at the link below. Join us for an evening of poetry and readings to raise money for vital mutual aid efforts in Gaza. As the zionist occupation - backed by the US, Britain and their ... More
Countering Misogyny and Patriarchal underpinnings of Religious Nationalisms. Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Hindu perspectives
First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, Chicago
Aug. 18, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 18, 2025, 9 p.m.
Part of a series on Countering the Rising Scourge of Religious Nationalisms. Other sessions at other venues include "Gaza and the Settlements Through the Lens of Religious Nationalisms" on 8/17, "Having Hard Conversations: Discussing Religious Nationalisms in an Interfaith Context" on 8/20, and "... More
Film Screening - "Attica"
Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Aug. 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
History of the US prison movement. Get involved and join us as we stand with the people facing the American nightmare! DM for details. #daretostruggle #chicagoprotest #jailkillercops #chicago #blackaugust #georgejackson #falconbowl #milwaukee #milwaukeehardcore... More
Attica Documentary Screening
Sulzer Chicago Public Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Aug. 18, 2025, 5 p.m. - Aug. 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Screening and discussion of the 1974 documentary film ATTICA. The documentary explores the conditions and political significance of the Attica rebellion, when inmates at the Attica State Prison rose up, revolted, and shook the world in the process. As we prepare to protest alongside inmates at Cook ... More
Liberation Social - Black August - Black as Resistance
14 N. May Street, Aurora, IL
Aug. 17, 2025, 3 p.m. - Aug. 17, 2025, 6 p.m.
Our liberation social this month will be focused on Black August. Come learn about what exactly Black August is! We have an educational and interactive agenda prepared. As always we will have a potluck style food for all to eat, please label! We also welcome donations to help with the Community Frid... More
Gaza and the Settlements Through the Lens of Religious Nationalisms
First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL
Aug. 17, 2025, noon - Aug. 17, 2025, 3 p.m.
Part of a series on Countering the Rising Scourge of Religious Nationalisms. Other sessions at other venues include "Countering Misogyny and Patriarchal underpinnings of Religious Nationalisms. Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Hindu perspectives" on 8/18, "Having Hard Conversations: Discussing Reli... More