- 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
Salon Kawakib Organizing Workhshop
City Bureau, 3619 S. State Street, Ste 400, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2024, 10 a.m. - Oct. 6, 2024, 6 p.m.
How to plan a campaign and win. If you are running a campaign or starting a new one, join us in this five-part interactive workshop where you will learn tangible skills to develop a successful campaign. Experienced organizers wil share their knowledge, and as we learn together, there will be space f... More
Global Remembrance Ride for Palestine
Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2024, 10 a.m.
Meet: 10 am Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell, Chicago Ride: 10:30 am To Holy Buckets, 7150 N. McCormick Blvd.... More
One Year of GENOCIDE. One Year of RESISTANCE.
Water Tower Park, Pearson St & Michigan Avenue (850 N.), Chicago
Oct. 5, 2024, 2 p.m.
The ethnic cleansing, land thefts and intentional impoverishment of Palestinians didn't begin on October 7th. The Genocide did. As early as this past April the prestigious British medical journal The Lancet predicted 186,000 deaths due to the ongoing Israeli slaughter. Please join in a united... More
One Year of the Genocide: Press Conference & Vigil
The Qahwa, 7544 W 103rd St, Bridgeview, IL
Oct. 4, 2024, 6 p.m.
Approaching one year of the brutal genocide on our families, we must be loud and come together as a community. Join us as we honor our martyrs, in a vigil, and make our voices heard, at the press conference. We will be raising events for “The People Stand With Gaza” campaign that is partnering w... More
Third Annual Reader UnGala Benefit
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
Oct. 3, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 3, 2024, 9 p.m.
Please join the Chicago Reader for our 3rd Annual UnGala fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago celebrating the bright future of the Reader! THIS IS A 21+ EVENT. VIP reception: 6 – 7 p.m.; General Admission: 7 – 9 p.m. DJ sets by Ariel Zetina and our headliner, Grammy Award No... More
Movie Night for Middle East Children's Alliance
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway, Chicago
Oct. 2, 2024, 8 p.m.
Event at Uptown's new Palestinian-owned cafe to benefit the Middle East Children's Alliance.... More
Water For All Power Hour
On-line. Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/water-for-all-power-hour-6/
Oct. 2, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
In the past 15 years water rates have quadrupled despite the fact household income has only increased 35%. This leads thousands of Chicagoans into debt to the water department, totaling $421 million in unpaid bills. The majority of this burden falls onto Black neighborhoods which have 10 times more ... More
Justice for Murod!
9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Oct. 2, 2024, 5 p.m.
Join us for our monthly protest at the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission meeting, to demand #Justice4Murod Kurdi -- an Arab young man who was killed in 2023 by a white driver who was allowed to leave the scene after admitting she was drinking -- and #Justice4Hadi Abuatelah, who was viciously beaten ... More
Writing Resistance
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th Street, Chicago
Oct. 1, 2024, 7 p.m.
Writing Resistance: Hannah Moushabeck @hannahmoushabeck and Sahar Mustafah @saharmustafahwriter at Pilsen Community Books.... More
The History of Palestine: A Century of Resilience and Perserverance in Five Sessions
16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL
Oct. 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 1, 2024, 8 p.m.
Mecca Center in collaboration with AMP Chicago presents a five-part weekly history of Palestine with Tarek Khalil, AMP Education Director. Session 1: Palestine from 1882-1914... More
Honoring Our Transcestors
Co-Prosperity 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago
Oct. 1, 2024, 6 p.m.
Sharing our art and performance to bring radical trans joy to the stage this spooky season. Doors at 6 PM (show up early to get free STI testing and sign up for a wild card slot) Open Mic Starts at 7 PM 🏳️⚧️ T4T is an intentional space for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming art... More
Hands Off Lebanon Emergency Protest!
Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago
Oct. 1, 2024, 5 p.m.
Late last night Israel launched its expected ground invasion of Lebanon, greatly widening a war that has already killed more than 100,000.... More
Sanctuary Everywhere
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Sept. 30, 2024, 7 p.m. - Sept. 30, 2024, 8 p.m.
Pilsen Community Books welcomes Barbara Sostaita and A. Naomi Paik to the store in celebration of Barbara's new book Sanctuary Everywhere: The Fugitive Sacred in the Sonoran Desert. In Sanctuary Everywhere, Barbara Andrea Sostaita reimagines practices of sanctuary along the U.S.-Mexico border in ... More
Sanctuary Everywhere
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago
Sept. 30, 2024, 7 p.m.
Authors' event at Pilsen Community Books with Barbara Sostaita and A. Naomi Paik.... More
Story Time for Palestine
Naperville Nichols Library, 200 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL
Sept. 30, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
The Palestine Activism Collective invites you to our second Story Time for Palestine event, a celebration of Palestinian culture building a deep appreciation for our Palestinian people, neighbors, and struggle. This time we're especially excited to host Palestinian children's author @hannahmousha... More
Kim Foxx: Free More Before You Walk Out the Door
In front of Kim Foxx's office, 69 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Sept. 30, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Cook County State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx, is leaving office in a few short months. Her office has vacated and exonerated hundreds of wrongfully convicted people during her time as State’s Attorney, but there is work left to be done as countless more people remain wrongfully convicted and incarcerated.... More
Nat'l Walk-In Day For Public Schools!
In front of Uplift High School, 900 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago
Sept. 30, 2024, 8:15 a.m. - Sept. 30, 2024, 9 a.m.
Attention: Public education supporters! Walk-in with us! Rally for full funding for our students and our schools! 8:15 am to 9 am, Monday, Sept 30th rally in front of Uplift High School, 900 W. Wilson Street, Chicago. Part of a national day of walk-ins to support public education. Join us for... More
Kids For Gaza
Wing Park, Elgin, IL (1010 Wing Street, Elgin, IL)
Sept. 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - Sept. 29, 2024, noon
Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice, in collabortion with the American Civic and Humanitarian Coalition, is proud to announce our second Kids for Gaza event on Sunday, Sept 29th from 10 am to 12 noon at Wing Park in Elgin, IL Featuring Food, Face Paint, Henna, Story Time, Nasheeds & Crafts.... More
Rachel: An American Conscience
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway, Chicago
Sept. 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Please join us at 7:30 pm Saturday, September 28th at Nabala Cafe for a screening of Rachel: An American Conscience and post-film discussion! Part of the Gaza Film Series. Thanks to Nabala cafe for hosting the debut for this series back by popular demand!... More
National Lawyers Guild-Chicago Annual Celebration!
Haymarket House, 800 W Buena, Chicago
Sept. 28, 2024, 6 p.m.
POSTPONED! We regret to inform you that the NLG's annual celebration has been postponed due to inclement weather. If you already purchased a ticket, you will receive a refund from Eventbrite in the next week. If you’d still like to make a donation to help ensure we can continue our support for Chic... More