- 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
Battle of Ideas
On-line
Aug. 31, 2025, noon
From London to Chicago, to the Netherlands to Albergerque join us as we collectively explore the history and significance of revolutionary art (part 2) across Palestine from the early 1900s to 2025 to learn why Israel's occupation targets and kills Palestinian videographers nad journalists documenti... More
Rally & March at the Broadview ICE Facility!
1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Aug. 31, 2025, noon
Close the Broadview ICE Facility! Join us on Sunday, August 31st at 12pm for a march and rally at the ICE Facility in Broadview! We will be gathering to let ICE know that wherever they operate, there will be opposition to their criminal organization. Deranged figures like Kristi Noem and Donald ... More
Support Mauser Manufacturing Workers in Little Village!
Mauser Manufacturing, 3201 S. Millard Ave, Chicago
Aug. 31, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - Aug. 31, 2025, 11:30 a.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 9:30 am to 11:30 am Sunday there will be a morning rally of the workers. Please show your support!... More
All Out for Gaza!
343 N. Michigan Ave (corner of Michigan & Wacker), Chicago
Aug. 30, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Stand against the Israeli-led, U.S.-funded genocide of Gaza. Protest & march.... More
Stand Up for Science Great Lakes Teach-in
On line, and in-person at the Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
Aug. 30, 2025, noon
This Teach In will focus on how federal funding supports a healthy Lake Michigan, and what’s at stake if that support is cut. Our featured speakers include Dr. Rachel Poretsky, a microbial ecologist, and Dr. Aaron Packman, an environmental engineer. They will share how their federally funded researc... More
If This Is Justice
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Aug. 30, 2025, noon - Aug. 30, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Decades of Denial: Understanding Illinois' C-Numbers and the Impact of Long Prison Sentences In 1978 Illinois transitioned away from parole and left nearly 22,000 previously-sentenced inmates without a set release date. These prisoners, known as C-Numbers, depend on the Prisoner Review Board for ... More
Community Event - Bike Repair Skillshare
Legion Park, enter on W. Thorndale, east of Kedzie, Chicago
Aug. 30, 2025, noon
Come together to learn about who we can help each other survive in a time of fascist occupation and communal erasure. Enter on W. Thorndale, east of Kedzie. We are looking to fix bikes, share knowledge, strengthen our communal ties and begin a broader discussion on the displacement of our unho... More
Solidarity Sidewalk Sale
Direct message on instagram @bloodfruitlib for the address.
Aug. 30, 2025, noon
Sidewalk Sale, Potluck, and Movie Night Sidewalk sale— noon Potluck/Cook out — starting at 3pm Movie night— 7:30 pm Accepting donations for the sale now until Aug. 29: Bring clothes, home goods, books, plants, jewelry, art, etc. Bring a dish to share and some pocket $$ Money raised... More
Ride for Palestine
Daley Plaza, corner of Dearborn & Washington Streets, Chicago
Aug. 29, 2025, 6 p.m.
Palestinian Contingent at Critical Mass. Meet at 6 PM | Roll out at 6:30PM Pace: 10-12mph Ride with us in solidarity and resistance! Bring your flags, keffiyehs, signs, and spirit—let’s take the streets together. 🇵🇸 FREE Palestinian flags for the first 17 bikes with flag poles! No pol... More
Chicago Buses to the People's Conference for Palestine
Chicago buses to Detroit conference.
Aug. 29, 2025, 8 a.m. - Sept. 1, 2025, 3 p.m.
Purchase your roundtrip bus ticket from Chicago to Detroit to attend the 2nd annual People’s Conference for Palestine. With Gaza as our compass, people from across North America will convene for three days to continue building and strengthening the mass movement for Palestinian liberation. Bus Ti... More
Birthday Celebration to Benefit Long-Time Activist Carlos Arango
La Casa de Samuel, 2834 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
Aug. 28, 2025, 6 p.m. - Aug. 28, 2025, 8 p.m.
A night to honor the life, work and legacy of Carlos' leadership. Schedule: 6 PM - Registration 6:30 PM - Dinner, program, and entertainment Suggested donation: $50 For more information about the benefit, please call 872-529-7084 More about Carlos, as Google translated from the August ... More
North Side People's Budget Townhall
West Ridge Community United Methodist Church, 2301 W. Lunt Street, Chicago
Aug. 28, 2025, 6 p.m.
North Side! Want a City budget that taxes Billionaires and corporations to pay for what our communities deserve? Ready to redirect funds for police vacancies into proven public health and safety services? Join UWF, 50th Ward UWF, Northside Action For Justice, @peoplesunityplatform and Mayor Bran... More
Alleres Virtuales Conozca Sus Derechos
On-line
Aug. 28, 2025, 6 p.m.
Estas talleres brindan información fundamental sobre: * Cómo protegerse a usted mismo/a y a su comunidad * Conocer sus derechos básicos en encuentros con ICE * Qué hacer si la migra llega a su casa, trabajo o espacio público * Cómo crear un plan de seguridad para usted y su familia * Dónde enco... More
Families Left Behind - The Ripple Effects of Incarceration
On-line.
Aug. 28, 2025, noon
When someone is incarcerated, their sentence extends far beyond prison walls—impacting children, partners, parents, and entire communities. In this Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore the costs of incarceration for families, examine how incarceration affects loved ones, and how to keep families whole, both... More
Students Stand Up to Trump!
UIC Quad (south of Harrison St, west of Halsted St), Chicago
Aug. 28, 2025, noon
Defend and fund the cultural centers! No deportations! Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 12PM to kick off the semester with a Students Stand Up to Trump Rally! This rally is part of a larger day of action being held by @nationalsds in a country wide effort to show that students will cont... More
The Cost of Being Undocumented
On line.
Aug. 27, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 27, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Women & Children First Bookstore will be hosting a Zoom Webinar with Alix Dick, Antero Garcia, and Erika L. Sánchez in collaboration with Borderless Magazine to discuss The Cost of Being Undocumented: One Woman's Reckoning with America's Inhumane Math. This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom Webi... More
The Future of Revolutionary Nationalism
St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago
Aug. 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 27, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Join us August 27th at 6:30pm at St. Sabina Church for an engaging night of food, culture and political education focused on New Afrikan, Puerto Rican, and Palestinian revolutionary nationalist struggles. Panelists will discuss the historical basis for revolutionary nationalism and the steps we c... More
Labor Rights Workshop (in Spanish)
Arise Chicago, 1700 W. Hubbard St, Ste 2E, Chicago
Aug. 27, 2025, 6 p.m.
- En Espanol abajo - Join us and learn how to exercise your rights at work. Together we can end labor abuse! A right you don't know about is a right you don't have. +++++ Taller de derechos laborales Acompanenos y aprenda como ejercer sus derechoes en el trabajo Juntos podemos a... More
Vigil for Gaza
AIPAC Office, 230 W. Monroe Street, Chicago
Aug. 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
We are meeting at the offices of AIPAC - the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an important link in the chain of the US-Israel alliance, without which this genocide could not continue. Vigils will continue weekly as long as our tax dollars are funding war crimes committed against Palestin... More
Free Empowerment Self-Defense Class
Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St, Chicago
Aug. 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 26, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
This Women’s Equality Day, claim your power with a free two-hour Empowerment Self Defense workshop offered at Women & Children First by Thousand Waves Martial Arts And Self-Defense Center, Chicago's feminist self-defense group. You’ll practice boundary-setting, confident communication, and power... More