- 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
Art Under Occupation
Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago
Aug. 10, 2025, 6 p.m.
CPFF Special Short Films Event. Feature Film "Taqi" preceded by "Siri Miri" and "Shattered Memory." Get tickets while they last!... More
Solidarity Mourning Tent for Awda Hathaleen
Montrose Beach (Lawrence Ave & Simonds Drive), Chicago
Aug. 10, 2025, 3 p.m. - Aug. 10, 2025, 9 p.m.
In response to Umm al-Khair residents’ call for international solidarity with their hunger strike, Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago, IfNotNow Chicago, and other local friends of Awdah Hathaleen will be erecting a mourning tent on Sunday, August 10, from 3-9pm in the green space north of Montrose Beach... More
Unite for Trans Youth Lives
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
Aug. 10, 2025, 1 p.m.
From hospitals cutting off gender-affirming care to federal rollbacks of emergency mental health services, transgender youth are being stripped of the right to exist, thrive, and access life-saving health care across the nation and even right here in Chicago. 🏳️⚧️ Illinois is a sanctuary state f... More
Illinois Divest Teach-in
Eli Tea Bar, 5507 N. Clark St, Chicago
Aug. 9, 2025, 7 p.m.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs currently has $100 million of Illinois taxpayer money invested in Israel Bonds — loans used to fund the ongoing genocide and starvation in Palestine. We demand the Illinois divest from genocide and invest in community. Join members from the Illinois Div... More
Quimby’s Show & Tell: Marc Fischer of Public Collectors
Quimby's, 1854 W. North Ave, Chicago
Aug. 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Join Chicago-based publisher Marc Fischer of Public Collectors to discuss his latest Public Collectors publications, and read from the recent booklets: “Why Self-Publish Under Fascism?” and “Who Shares the Restroom Code with ICE Agents?“ Marc Fischer is the administrator of Public Collectors, an... More
Gaza is Being Starved - Stop the Genocide NOW!
87th Street & Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL (Park & Save parking lot)
Aug. 9, 2025, noon
Our demands to stop the genocide continue! Join us this Saturday near "Little Palestine" in the SW suburbs of Chicago. LOCATION JUST ANNOUNCED: 87th St & Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL (Shop & Save parking lot).... More
Nuclear Roulette - 80 Years on the Brink
Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL
Aug. 9, 2025, 11 a.m.
… A commemoration of the more than 200,000 souls killed in the US nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki… And a desperate warning for the very near future. Please join us as we observe and remember the horrific two first and only uses (thus far) of nuclear weapons in armed conflict and assume ... More
Their End is Our Beginning - Cops, Capitalism, & Abolition
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 8, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us as we welcome brian bean to the store for an event in celebration of his new book Their End Is Our Beginning: Cops, Capitalism, and Abolition, a deeply reported analysis of the connections between policing and capitalism, centering global lessons of revolt and resistance. Where do cops co... More
Ride for Palestine
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
Palestinian contingent with Social Push Chicago. They banned the flag to try to erase us. Fly it in defiance. Meet at 8:30 PM | Roll out at 9 📍 Federal Plaza | 244 S. Dearborn St. 🚴🏾♀️ Pace: 10-12mph Ride with us in solidarity and resistance! Bring your flags, keffiyehs, signs, and spirit—l... More
Nordic Socialism
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join Pilsen Community Books as we welcome Pelle Dragsted, William Banks, and Matt McManus to the store for a discussion of Dragsted's new book, "Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy." In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic succes... More
Apartheid: A System of Racial Domination
On line
Aug. 7, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Part of the "Understanding the Palestinian Relationship With Palestine" weekly series of sessions on Palestinian history by Tarek Khalil, Education Chair with American Muslims for Palestine - Chicago. Dive into the realities of life under occupation through this powerful 5-part series exploring d... More
Back to School & 50th Anniversary Kick-Off!
Ignite Chicago, 56 E. 47th St, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 1 p.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Ignite Chicago, housing and homeless shelter for youth. Join us for a Back-to-School event sponsored by Aetna at the historic Rosenwald Courts courtyard, outside our Community Hub and Drop-In Center in Bronzeville. The event will bring together community partners, supporters, and ... More
Prayer & Protest for Gaza
In front of the Israeli consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison St, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2025, 11 a.m. - Aug. 7, 2025, noon
We are calling for a ceasefire, condemning the genocide taking place in Gaza, and a withdrawal of American funding. To join us call 773.483.4300... More
Transatlantic Antifa: The Rise of the Far Right and the History and Challenges of Antifascist Movements with Zeena Arndt and Michael Staudenmaier
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th ST, Chicago, IL 60608
Aug. 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
A conversation between activist/scholars from Germany and the U.S. about the far right movements in Europe, the U.S., and the possibility of international solidarity. Zeena Arndt is a researcher and activist from Berlin, Germany, who has been involved in antifascist/antiracist movements for over ... More
Transatlantic Antifa: The rise of the far right and the history and challenges of antifascist movements
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 6, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
A conversation between activist/scholars from Germany and the U.S. about the far right movements in Europe, the U.S., and the possibility of international solidarity.... More
ICE Rapid Response Training
On-line
Aug. 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual ICE Watch Rapid Response training, conducted by Rey Wences, Senior Director of Deportation Defense at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Event is hosted by the Indivisible Chicago Immigration Working Group. 🧊This ICE Watch training will cover th... More
Greening Our Comunides
Aurora Public Library - West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL
Aug. 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Better transit, clean energy, healthy homes. Our communities face real challenges: potential 40% cuts to public transit, rising energy bills, and pollution harming our health. But we can advocate to protect transit, lower costs, and build healthy, green communities. Join us to be part of the m... More
Vigil for Gaza
In front of the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Aug. 6, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
We are meeting for our weekly vigil this Wednesday 8/6 at 500 W Madison in front of the Israeli consulate. Every day we see more victims of Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign and blockade of medical supplies and aid, which had led to the manufactured starvation of the Palestinian people of Gaza. The ... More
Replace the State
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Aug. 5, 2025, 7 p.m. - Aug. 5, 2025, 8 p.m.
How to Change the World When and Elections and Protests Fail with Sasha Davis. In the current political atmosphere of cruelty, repression and irrationality, many have pleaded for the urgent development of social movements to counter the rampage of the federal government and their oligarch allies.... More
#Justice4Murod
9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Aug. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
Monthly rally at the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission meeting.... More