- 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 Future of Revolution
The Pub House, 2150 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago
Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Come out to The Pub House to hear Jasper Bernes discuss and read from his 2025 book The Future of Revolution. Event is from 1-3 at 2150 W Armitage Ave. Rosa will be announcing our 2026-27 schedule here as well so stay tuned for this year's curriculum. Looking forward to seeing you!... More
Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest
Steelworkers Park, 87th and S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
The Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to the 10th Ward and Steelworkers Park - Saturday, Sept 5th. Live Music with Survive-Her followed by DJ Chase with DJ James spinning during the parade. The Superstars of POWW Wrestling in action along with food, beer, local vendors, and kids entertainment. May... More
Brake Light Repair Event
O'Reilly's Auto Parts, 4719 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 2:00 PM
Free to Move Chicago presents another brake light repair event, free to the first 35 people. Get your brake light replaced + learn more about why we need to end pretextual stops NOW.... More
Tabling for police reform
6351 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join CAARPR in the streets to advance the fight for police accountability in Chicago! We’ll be meeting at the CAARPR Office, 6351 S Cottage Grove Ave, at 11 a.m. Saturday September 5th. The CPOP referendum will give us the democratic power to hold CPD accountable for their crimes against our comm... More
Avondale Mutual Aid Community Clean-Up
Milli by Metric, 3110 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 9:30 AM
Join us for the next clean up at 9:30 on Sept 5th. Grab coffee ahead of time if you’d like! Byo trash bags and clean up supplies. Meet neighbors. Clean up our shared spaces. 💚... More
Trivia For Gaza
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 6:30 PM to Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Come hang out and play some trivia while helping to raise money for food, clothes, and medicine for families in Gaza! This mutual aid effort is in collaboration with a student group that is in direct connection with over 40 Gazan families in Palestine and Egypt. The funds go to helping with buyin... More
'American Doctor' @ Wilmette Theater
Wilmette Theater, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
AMERICAN DOCTOR is showing in Chicago! A powerful new film following three American doctors as they navigate medicine, war, and the human cost of conflict. 📍 Chicago & Chicagoland screenings 🎥 Gene Siskel Film Center — August 28–September 3 🎥 Wilmette Theatre — beginning September 4 🎥 Alamo... More
Reproductive Justice Summit
Hyatt McCormick Place Convention Center (register for specific location)
Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 10:00 AM to Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Please join us Friday September 4 for our annual reproductive justice summit. We use this space and time to gather reproductive justice activists from across the country to share stories, lessons, and skills from their area in the fight for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy for all. The su... More
2026 Socialism Conference
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago
Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 9:00 AM to Mon, Sept. 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
We are living through the reshaping of the world. Neighborhood raids and imperial aggression aim to create compliance and pacification. But against the forces of fear and division, our communities are standing up with stunning acts of bravery and organization. Old networks and tactics are being r... More
Historic Bike Tour: Chicago Race Riot 1919 Commemoration Project
Riders will meet with their bikes at 9:00am at the front entrance to the Hyatt Regency McCormick Pl., 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr. (the tour will begin at 9:30).
Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 9:00 AM to Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19) commemorates the worst incident of racial violence in the city’s history. The event has been long forgotten despite its impact on the subsequent shape and development of the city. Our 2.5-hour historic bike tour allows people to see, first-... More
Goths For Gaza
The Burlington, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Goths For Gaza returns for 2026! This year on September 3rd we will be hosting Goths For Gaza at @theburlingtonbar with performances by @faithlessdevotionband, @the_childrens_crusade, @fantasma.negra, @xbruja.estrella, and @falasteen.favorites with @phillyperoxide spinning your favorite dark alterna... More
The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn: A Conversation Between author Dave Zirin and Rabbi Brant Rosen
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 7:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Tzedek Chicago is proud to present Dave Zirin, author of the recently published book The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn. This powerful new biography examines the life and work of iconic radical historian Howard Zinn, as a progressive icon and thought leader by highlighting the ... More
Communities in Bloom
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
Join us for a celebration honoring seven Latino- and Black-led organizations that have transformed communities across the Chicago region through urban greening projects! Over the past two years, these community leaders have revitalized parks, expanded urban farms, created thriving community garde... More
Malcolm X Avenue Chicago
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 809 E. 42nd Place (42nd Pl & Malcolm X Ave), Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 9:00 PM
What is your and your Alderperson's positions? Honoring the life and legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. Network 5 pm. Program agenda 6 to 9 pm.... More
A Toast to Labor Day
Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 7:00 PM
Join us at our annual Labor Day fundraiser at Hairpin Arts Center for an evening of community, connection and celebration. This year, Raise the Floor Alliance has been defending Black and Immigrant workers by advancing policies for economic stability and worker safety, defending immigrants' tax... More
We Demand Answers for State-Sanctioned Violence & Community Killings
Gary Police Station, 555 Polk St, Gary, IN
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Transparency. Accountability. Justice. Independent Investigations. End Impunity. Answers for Families.... More
NNU Protest at Olympia Fields Hospital
Olympia Fields Hospital, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. Olympia Fields, IL
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 2:00 PM
Action to protest suspension of six Olympia Fields RNs and one St. Francis RN. In gross violation of national labor laws, Prime Healthcare over the past week has retaliated against registered nurses for speaking up and fighting for their patients at two of its Chicago-area hospitals, suspending s... More
When We Incarcerate Mothers, We Sentence Children
Heartland Community College ACEC Auditorium, 1500 W. Raab Rd, Normal, IL
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 11:00 AM to Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Did you know that 80% of women incarcerated in Illinois are mothers? 💔 Incarceration tears families apart, leaving children without the love and support of their mothers. Join us in Bloomington-Normal for an important discussion – led by formerly incarcerated mothers – about how the criminal legal ... More
NNU Strike @ St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, 2233 W Division Street, Chicago
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
One-day strike to address patient care concerns and to protest retaliation against nurse advocates. When: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 a.m. CT to Friday, Sept. 4, 6:59 a.m. CT | Rally at 10 a.m.... More
Join the Springfield Rally to Support Tyson Workers United
Bus from Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago, to the Illinois State Capitol Building, 401 S. 2nd St, Springfield, IL
Thu, Sept. 3, 2026, 8:45 AM
On August 13, Tyson announced they would be closing the Joslin plant and laying off over 2,500 workers. Workers, many being immigrants, who have spent years if not decades of their lives working at the plant and feeding our country are being treated as disposable by a corporation who has profits in ... More