- 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
The Campaign Against Normalizing Israeli Apartheid
On-line.
Sept. 10, 2025, 11 a.m.
Sam Bahour and Jeff Halper in Conversation with Michael Spath. Hidden behind the genocidal destruction of Gaza is a much larger, no less threatening agenda: normalizing Israeli apartheid regime over all historic Palestine while erasing the Palestinian struggle entirely from the global agenda. ... More
Books to Women in Prison & No New Prisons Teach-In
Joy Machine Gallery, 4148 N. Elston, Chicago
Sept. 9, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join Chicago Books to Women in Prison and No New Prisons IL for a teach-in! During the teach-in, we will provide information about our campaign and explore the intersections between the work of Chicago Books to Women in Prison (CWBP) and No New Prisons (NNP). We kindly ask that attendees wear mas... More
South Works CBA & Policy Town Hall
Salud Center, 3039 E. 91st Street, Chicago (near 91st Street and Houston Ave)
Sept. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 9, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join neighbors and friends to a South Works CBA (Community Benefits Agreement) and Policy Town Hall Topics of discussion: * Community Benefits Agreement and Policy demands for the South Works development. * Organize with local residents in preparation for expected ground-breaking at South W... More
Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism
Wheaton Public Library, Meeting Room C, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL
Sept. 9, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 9, 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
ICE Out of Chicago!
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
Sept. 9, 2025, 5 p.m.
Emergency action.... More
Stop the Sweep! Parks For All
Legion Park, 3100 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago
Sept. 9, 2025, 9 a.m.
Come out to LEGION PARK at 9AM THIS TUESDAY, SEPT 9th to support unhoused neighbors facing an encampment sweep- the destruction of their homes- with little to no assistance from the city in viable places to relocate. Activity will be focused north of Bryn Mawr on the west bank of the river. SHELTERS... More
Israel Is Staring Gaza
Israeli Consulate, 500 W. Madison St, Chicago
Sept. 9, 2025, 7:45 a.m. - Sept. 9, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
Protest at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago! Come early, stay late, stay in the streets!... More
Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Sept. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Sept. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Eileen Flanagan to the store for an event in celebration of her new book, "Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation." As heat waves, wildfires, storms, and floods become ever more deadly, it has become apparent that w... More
Support Mauser Manufacturing Workers in Little Village!
Mauser Manufacturing, 3201 S. Millard Ave, Chicago
Sept. 8, 2025, 5 p.m. - Sept. 8, 2025, 7 p.m.
The workers with Teamsters Local 705 are on strike with a 24 hour Monday thru Friday picket line, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 noon. From 5 pm to 7 pm, Monday, Sept 8th there will be a Workers' Evening Rally and feeding the picket line. Please show your support!... More
Faith Over Fear Rally
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Sept. 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Uniting in the face of a federal deployment to Chicago, Chicago's faith community is coming together in solidarity. This rally -- supported by ICIRR, IMAN, CRLN and other civic groups -- is a call to unite in the face of ICE actions and the federal troop deployment in Chicago.... More
Arts in Solidarity
Alahambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W. Randolph St, Chicago
Sept. 7, 2025, 5 p.m. - Sept. 7, 2025, 9 p.m.
A Benefit Concert for Immigrant Legal Defense. We are producing this LIVE cultural event for the purpose of raising money and raising consciousness to support legal defense for immigrants. As you know, deportations, scare tactics, raids, and other extra-legal measures have affected our friend... More
JCUA Immigration Court Accompaniment Training
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave. Evanston, IL
Sept. 7, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - Sept. 7, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Join JCUA and our congregation partners for a training on how to be a supportive presence at immigration court hearings! Anyone who completes this training will be eligible to take immigration court accompaniment volunteer shifts organized by the Sanctuary Working Group. Please register at the li... More
Anti-ICE Block Party
Cuyler Ave between Clarendon & Broadway, Buena Park neighborhood, Chicago
Sept. 7, 2025, 11 a.m. - Sept. 7, 2025, 6 p.m.
Do you hate ICE and greedy landords? Do you love games, music, food, and merch? Fundraiser for union members whose families are being detained by ICE. Celebration of the 6 month anniversary of the tenant union and one of the longest rent strikes in Chicago history with tenants of Fuerzas Inqu... More
Chicago Irish for Palestine 1 Year Anniversary!
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
Sept. 6, 2025, 6 p.m. - Sept. 6, 2025, 9 p.m.
Please join Chicago Irish for Palestine as we gather to celebrate our one-year anniversary! Created just before the 2024 DNC, Chicago Irish for Palestine has since been very busy in the Chicago organizing scene. Whether it be organizing fundraisers, hosting teach-ins, planning our own actions, or bu... More
End All U.S. Aid to Israel!
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
Sept. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE TIME & LOCATION CHANGE ANNOUNCED JUST TODAY (FRIDAY). 5 PM, SEPT 6 AT IDA B. WELLS DRIVE & MICHIGAN AVENUE. Please join us for our weekly protest to fight back against the normalization of the zionist entity, demand an END to all U.S. aid to Israel, and a full end to the Gaza genoci... More
Chicago Says No Trump No Troops
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
Sept. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.
Emergency protest date & time announcement.... More
Dykes @ the Point!
Promontary Point, Hyde Park neighborhood at the lakefront, Chicago
Sept. 6, 2025, 5 p.m. - Sept. 6, 2025, 9 p.m.
New date!... More
'This is Hell!' Listener Appreciation Party
Cary's Lounge, 2251 W. Devon Ave, Chicago
Sept. 6, 2025, 3 p.m.
Celebrating 29 years of completely listener supported This is Hell! by showing our appreciation for you with music, art, food, and a fun raffle full of show-related prizes, including signed books by recent guests -- and all this with absolutely no cover. The best part, however, is great conversat... More
No Federal Crackdown on Chicago
Sheridan Road & MLK Drive corner, North Chicago, IL (outside of the Great Lakes Naval Station)
Sept. 6, 2025, noon
ICE & the National Guard are not welcome here!... More
Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest
Chicago's Pullman neighborhood (specific starting point and route TBA).
Sept. 6, 2025, 11 a.m.
Many details still to be announced. The time indicated here is ONLY a placeholder. Go to the link below for full details as they become available.... More