- 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
Banned Books Silent Read-in
Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2025, 4 p.m. - Oct. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.
We'll provide cozy refreshments and invite readers to come in and read their favorite banned book; feel free to BYO or buy one from our display! We will also encourage participants to contribute to our "Why I Read Banned Books" mural that, when complete, will hang in our front window. At 6:15 p.... More
Boundlessly Blooming
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Oct. 5, 2025, 5 p.m. - Oct. 5, 2025, 6 p.m.
Boundlessly Blooming: Vincetta In Conversation with Taylor Morrison Join us in dialogue with Vincetta and Taylor discussing self-publishing, the transformative power of telling your story on your own terms, and the multidimensionality of the feminine. We're honored to welcome Vincetta and Taylor ... More
Lifeline for Liberty -- CAIR-Chicago's Annual Banquet
Drury Lane, 17W275 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Oct. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join us at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace for CAIR-Chicago’s 21st Annual Banquet! This year, we celebrate the strength of our movement — past, present, and future, Insha'Allah. Don't miss: * Inspiring speakers * Community networking & vendor tables * Banquet dinner * A renewed call to acti... More
Know Your Rights Training wiith OCAD
At the memorial for Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, corner of Emerson and Grand, Franklin Park, IL
Oct. 5, 2025, 3 p.m.
Franklin Park Leyden Township Community... More
Keep Moving For Falasteen
TBA
Oct. 5, 2025, 9 a.m. - Oct. 5, 2025, 2 p.m.
5K Run-Walk Fundraiser for Gaza Relief It's more than just a race -- it's a journey of solidarity, strength, and hope. Together, we run for Palestine -- pushing our limits, honoring resilience, and standing as one community. $25 per person. $60 per family. Check in starts at 9 am. Race starts ... More
REVOLUTION(S) With Tom Morello
Goodman's Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 7 p.m. - Nov. 9, 2025, 11 p.m.
Put your hands on the wheel of history. When soldier and aspiring musician Hampton Weems comes home from Afghanistan, he finds the South Side of Chicago is also occupied territory -- and e's accidentally joined the resistance. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave a... More
La Bienvenida 2025
"The Quad" at the University of Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 5 p.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate our first-years and Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! We’re bringing the vibes to Promontory Point with great music, delicious food, and an even better community. Meet us at the Quad, 4:30 sharp, and we’ll walk over to the Point together!!!... More
Working Bikes 26th Anniversary
Working Bikes, 2434 S. Western Ave, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 4 p.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 8 p.m.
Working Bikes gives donated bicycles new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities. We've spent the last 26 years reducing waste, lessening pollution, improving health with the most reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation option ava... More
No More Deportations
1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Oct. 4, 2025, 4 p.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Shut down the Broadview ICE facility. Bring a buddy, respirator, goggles.... More
Quantum Facility & Environmental Justice
Schafer Park, 8900 S. Green Bay Ave, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Call to Action. Rally this Saturday! Join us to demand that the city and state stop the harmful quantum facility and give residents the investment in the community we deserve!... More
Rally - Saturdays 4 Silverio
Grand & Emerson Streets, Franklin Park, IL (accessible by the "Franklin Park" Metra station)
Oct. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.
Protest the murder of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez and the abductions in our communities by racist federal agents. Franklin Park village government must release any info on collaboration with ICE and federal "immigration enforcement." Sanctuary in Franklin Park. Close Broadview. ICE out of IL. ACA... More
2 Years of Genocide - 2 Years of Resistance
Michigan Ave & Wacker Drive, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 2 p.m.
Join the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine on October 4th to commemorate 2 years of Gaza Genocide and 2 years of resistance and sacrifice of our brave people in Palestine! End the apartheid! Free Palestine!... More
Webinar: 21st Century Neocolonialism Watch Party
Mama Africa's Marketplace, 2100 E. 71st Street, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, noon
Capitalism, Compradors, and the Ongoing Scramble for Africa Watch Party at Mama Africa's Marketplace! Webinar Panelists: **Ashlyn Adhiambo, Communist Party Marxist - Kenya ** Maurice Carney, Friends of the Congo ** Richard Mathenge, African Content Moderators Union ** Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdi... More
40th Ward ICE-Breakers Community Defense Workshop
Mather High School, 5835 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 11 a.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 2 p.m.
On Saturday, October 4th, please join us for a Community Defense Workshop at Mather High School (5835 N Lincoln Ave) to discuss our efforts to support our immigrant communities in the 40th Ward and surrounding areas. Register here!... More
We Are All West Chicago / ¡Todos Somos West Chicago!
Meeting point: West Chicago Thorntons 1330 S. Neltnor Blvd (between 38th & 59th Streets), West Chicago, IL
Oct. 4, 2025, 9 a.m.
The people are not alone! ¡El pueblo no está solo! Punto de encuentro en: Thorntons de West Chicago 1330 S Neltnor Blvd (entre la 38 y 59), West Chicago, IL... More
Queer History Symposium
6500 N. Clark St, Chicago
Oct. 4, 2025, 9 a.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are so excited to announce Gerber/Hart’s second Queer History Symposium! Like last year, this full day symposium will highlight artists, researchers, students, and community members who have utilized Gerber/Hart’s collections in the past year. . Opening remarks from filmmaker Jose Luis Benav... More
Ride for Palestine
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago
Oct. 3, 2025, 6 p.m.
We’re bringing Dabke to the streets as we ride together for Palestine! ✊🏽 📅 Friday, Oct 3rd 📍 Meet: Daley Plaza, 6PM ⏰ Roll out: 6:30PM 🍽️ End: Dinner at Salam Restaurant 🚴🏾♀️ Pace: 8-10mph 🇵🇸 Free Palestinian flag for bikes with flag poles attached! 🚴🏾♀️ No pole? No problem—reuse a bro... More
ICE Out of Broadview (& everywhere)
1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Oct. 3, 2025, 7 a.m. - Oct. 4, 2025, 11:30 p.m.
No More Deportations. Shut down the Broadview ICE facility. Friday, Oct 3 - 7-9 am Saturday, Oct 4 - 4 pm onwards Bring a buddy, respirators and goggles.... More
North Shore Says NO!
Church Street and Glenview overpasses of the Edens Expressway
Oct. 3, 2025, 7 a.m. - Oct. 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
In solidarity with our immigrant friends and neighbors vs. ICE. Weekly banner drops at the Church Street and Glenview Edens Expressway overpasses. Church St Overpass - 7-9a and 3:30-5:30p Glenview Overpass - 3:30-5:30p Please RSVP at the link below.... More
No More Deportations
1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Oct. 3, 2025, 7 a.m. - Oct. 3, 2025, 9 a.m.
Shut down the Broadview ICE facility.... More