- 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
Resisting Federal Occupation
On-line.
Oct. 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join NAARPR for a virtual panel discussion on Resisting Federal Occupation! Hear from organizers on the ground in LA, DC, Chicago, Milwaukee, and New Orleans on how they're pushing back against Trump! Register at bit.ly/fedsoutnaarpr Or watch live on our Facebook page, facebook.com/naarpr... More
Let's Co-Prosper 2025
Narrow Bridge Arts Club, 6028 S. Champlain Avenue, Chicago
Oct. 22, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2025, 11 p.m.
In times when the concept of prospering feels more complex than ever, we believe in the power of community to redefine it. At Public Media Institute, prospering means “co-prospering”—thriving together through shared effort and mutual support. It’s through this collective spirit that we bring you Lum... More
The Billionaire Power Grab and How To Fight Back
Virtual
Oct. 22, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Billionaires are taking control of our government and coming after our jobs, families, communities, and essential services at an alarming rate. That is why organized people across the country are coming together to take them on and win back our futures. Come to this webinar for a peek into the tech ... More
National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality
Dunbar Park, 300 E. 31st Street, Chicago
Oct. 22, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
National Day of Protest! Stand with impacted families and people under the gun of police brutality, speaking out and demanding justice, an end to police brutality, and that killer cops be jailed and thrown in prison! Save the date and come through. Make a plan to be there in the streets on O22 in... More
October 2025 Name Change Mobilization
Brave Space Alliance, 1515 E. 52nd Place, 3rd fl, Chicago
Oct. 22, 2025, 1 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2025, 4 p.m.
Want to get your name and/or gender marker changed?! Live in Cook County? We will be @transchicago on October 8, 2025 from 1pm-4pm and @bravespacealliance on October 22, 2025 from 1pm-4pm. Arrive by 4pm to receive assistance. Please bring a photo ID and birth certificate if you have access to the... More
Expungement Workshop
The Salvation Army Chapel, 845 W. 69th St, Chicago
Oct. 22, 2025, 10 a.m. - Oct. 22, 2025, 1 p.m.
✨ There are no guarantees, but there are possibilities! ✨ For more information and to register, visit the link in bio! Along with Centers for New Horizons , join us at an Expungement/Sealing Workshop next Wednesday, October 22nd at the Salvation Army Chapel from 10am to 1pm. Have a rap sheet? ... More
America's Regime Change Project for Venezuela
Via Zoom
Oct. 21, 2025, 7 p.m. - Oct. 21, 2025, 8 p.m.
For 26 years the US government has been trying to overthrow the democratically elected government of Venezuela, put an end to its popular revolution, and take control of its oil, the largest reserves in the world. The US has tried coups, assassination attempts, economic blockade, even inventing thei... More
West Chicago Angels March
101 Main Street, West Chicago, IL
Oct. 19, 2025, 4 p.m.
- en espanol abajo - West Chicago Angels set an example of organization and solidarity. Join us for our peaceful march in our fight against ICE. West Chicago Angels da ejemplo de organizacion y solidaridad Acompanenos a nuestra marcha pacifica en nuestra lucha contra ICE... More
ICE & the Battle of Chicago - A Forum
Nighthawk Chicago, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago (next to the "Kimball" Brown Line station)
Oct. 19, 2025, 3 p.m.
This event is free of charge and open to the public, but seating is limited, so register on Eventbrite to secure a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ice-the-battle-of-chicago-tickets-1774799014629 Please join New Lines Magazine and Nighthawk for a public conversation about the Trump administra... More
Ride for Palestine
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago
Oct. 19, 2025, 11 a.m.
We’re bringing Dabke to the streets as we ride together for Palestine! ✊🏽 📅 Sunday, Oct 19 📍 Meet: Daley Plaza, 11AM ⏰ Roll out: 11:30AM 🥙 End: Cafe 53 🚴🏾♀️ Pace: 8-10mph We will be taking the lakefront trail, both North and South. 🇵🇸 Free Palestinian flag for bikes with flag poles a... More
Hardcore Against Police Brutality!
The Fallout Pilsen, 2230 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.
A benefit show for October 22 aka "O22." In the pit the 18th, to the street the 22nd! Join us in building up for the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality (O22) by coming through for a night of hardcore. All proceeds will go to support impacted families in Illinois and other O22 relat... More
Rogers Park Free Store Movie Night!
PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 7 p.m. - Oct. 18, 2025, 10 p.m.
Enjoy an evening with neighbors watching "The Nightmare Before Christmas" as we raise money for the Rogers Park Free Store. Masks required and provided, costumes encouraged! $5 donation accepted at the door. Free snacks and soda available. Bring cash for alcoholic drinks!... More
No More Deportations
1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL
Oct. 18, 2025, 4 p.m. - Oct. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.
Shut down the Broadview ICE facility Bring a buddy, respirators, & goggles.... More
Chicago Left: Dump the Dems to Defend Immigrants
Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.
A Spartacist League forum. [email protected], 312.563.0441... More
Saturdays 4 Silverio Rally & Art Build
Meet at Grand & Emerson St, Franklin Park, IL (assessible by the "Franklin Park" Metra station).
Oct. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.
ICE lies. People die. Join us for an art build and to protest the murder of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez and the abductions in our communities by racist federal agents. Franklin Park Village government mustrelease any info on collaboration with ICE. Bring art supplies, signs, & banners to paint. ... More
Melt ICE Dance Off
Grant Park, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 2 p.m.
Since Portland began their STOP ICE protests they have been on the weirdness offensive. The City of Chicago can no longer stand idly by while Portland continues to out-weird us. We must respond in kind! Join us! The weirdos of Chicago will unite on 10/18 after No Kings to show Portland, and t... More
Capitulation or Revolution
Bezazian Library, 1226 W Ainslie, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, noon
Get involved with Behind Enemy Lines, and pull through for a discussion of the article: Cheering for the “good guys” abroad or relying on the masses to overthrow imperialism, from issue #5 of the journal Going Against The Tide. Scan the QR code to get the article.... More
Immigration Justice Summit! - POSTPONED
Arturo Velasquez Center, 2800 S. Western Ave, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - Oct. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED (Español abajo) You are invited to participate in an Immigration Justice Summit ¡Unidad y Resistencia! The Consejo de Resistencia, organizers of the Chicago May Day 2025 march, is calling on labor, social justice, clergy, students, elected officials, and civic orga... More
38 Publicly Announced Chicago Metro Area 'No Kings' Events
See list for the 35 publicly announced locations in the Chicago metro area.
Oct. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. - Oct. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.
As of 10/14/2025, here is a full list of all publicly announced 'No Kings' events: ALL EVENTS ARE ON SATURDAY, OCT. 18TH, BUT TIMES VARY BY LOCATION: Algonquin, IL -- 9:30 am - 11 am, Algonquin Road & South Harrison Street -- https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/855489/ Arlington Hts, IL -... More
North Collaborative Citizenship Workshop
HANA Center, 4300 N. California Ave, 2nd floor, Chicago
Oct. 18, 2025, 9 a.m.
Citizenship Workshops are back in session! Citizenship Workshops are low cost opportunities for eligible green card holders to meet with legal representatives and take the next step in completing their citizenship journey. Upcoming Citizenship Workshops will be held in October and November. We recom... More