United in Radical Solidarity, Our Response to Domination and Hierarchy - a conference on vision and activism

Neues Institutsgebäude der Uni Wien, Vienna -- and online

Fri, Sept. 18, 2026, 8:00 AM to Sun, Sept. 20, 2026, 10:00 PM

“United in Radical Solidarity: Our Response to Domination and Hierarchy” is a conference on radical vision and activism to take place September 18-20, 2026 in Vienna, Austria, and online. More information, including how to register, is here: https://radikalverbunden… (English) https://ra... More

Pilsen Latinas Legacy Zoctli Pavilion

Indgo MRKTO, 2100 S. Morgan St, Chicago

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 6:30 PM to Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

Something big is growing in Pilsen, and we want you to be part of it. 🌽 Three years ago, the Pilsen Latina Legacies Project was born out of a simple but powerful idea: that the women who built this neighborhood deserve to be remembered. That vision is now becoming something real. On September ... More

Data Centers & the POWER Act

Zoom

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 6:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 7:15 PM

On Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6:00–7:15 PM via Zoom, Prairie Rivers Network's Andrew Rehn will join with members of The Climate Reality Project's Chicago Metro Chapter to discuss data centers and the POWER Act. Like many states, Illinois is grappling with a data center boom that is profoundly... More

One Year Later - Still Fighting for Asif

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

We’re gathering at Best Sub #2 for an evening of reflection, solidarity, and a call to action, not only for our dad, but for every immigrant family that has experienced separation, detention, and the uncertainty that comes with it. If you’ve stood beside our family this past year, we’d love to have... More

Actually, We CAN Have Nice Things!

Chicago Teachers Union Center, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 5:30 PM to Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 7:30 PM

oin the Babies Before Billionaires campaign to learn the 2027 budget demands, fight with us for resources for your neighborhood, and get trained in a skill needed to win! Let’s the tax the rich! RSVP here: bit.ly/bbb917... More

Healing Waters Community Festival

Canal Origins Park, 2701 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 1:00 PM to Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

(En Español siguiendo) Join us Saturday, Sept 19th from 1pm-5pm for a free community festival around water! 🌊 (Rain Date: Sat, Sept 26th) We will be celebrating the resistance of water and the species that live within water, in the face of different threats such as extraction, pollution, and negl... More

Pack the Court!

10220 S 76th Ave., Bridgeview, IL

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

🚨PACK THE COURT🚨 In August, Oak Lawn cops assaulted a 14-year-old Arab American child! Days after, they arrested and filed charges against the boy’s mother, a AAAN staff member, and a CAARPR & CTU teacher/activist. Join us for court support to demand the bogus charges be dropped! #endracial... More

Constitution Day Rally to Restore Second Chances

555 W. Monroe, Chicago

Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 11:00 AM to Thu, Sept. 17, 2026, 12:30 PM

We’re just ONE MONTH AWAY from the Constitution Day Rally to Restore Second Chances—and we need you there. On September 17, we’ll come together to call on Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers to take action on long-term incarceration and honor our state's constitutional commitment to rehabilit... More

Students For Reproductive Justice Tumbler Decorating!

Cuneo Hall, Loyola University, 6430 N. Kenmore Ave, Chicago

Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Come have a ki and decorate your tumblers at SRJ’s next general body meeting! First 20 attendees get a free tumbler to decorate. Thank you @reprofreedomforall for donating our giveaway this week!!! Our meeting will be this Wednesday, 9/16, at 8:00pm in Cuneo Hall. Room number will be posted in... More

WRCO Hosts Tom Tresser of TIF Illumination Project

Warren Park, 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago

Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

WRCO will host TOM TRESSER, founder and lead organizer of the TIF Illumination Project from 7-8:30pm on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th at WARREN PARK. Tom will explain how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts work and examine their impact on the 50th Ward, Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois... More

The Art of Organizing - A Creative Approach to Organizing

2743 W. 63rd St, Chicago

Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 5:00 PM to Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

What can art teach us about building power, telling our stories, and organizing for change? Join us for the inaugural workshop of The Art of Organizing: A Creative Approach to Organizing and Advocacy facilitated by art therapist and creative organizer Jannah Sellars! Through hands-on art-making, ... More

Name Change Mobilization

Brave Space Alliance, 1515 E. 52nd Pl, 3rd floor, Chicago

Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 1:00 PM to Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

Want to get your name and/or gender marker changed?! Live in Cook County? We will be @prcc_chgo on September 9, 2026 from 1pm-4pm and @bravespacealliance on September 16, 2026 from 1pm-4pm. Arrive by 4pm to receive assistance. Please bring a photo ID and birth certificate if you have access to th... More

Socialist Job Fair

Location shared upon registration.

Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 12:00 PM to Wed, Sept. 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

Did you miss our last socialist job fair for worker organizers back in April? Don’t worry, we’re back again on September 16! Join us to learn about workplaces where you can get hired, get involved in organizing campaigns, help a union, and win a fair contract. More information at tinyurl.com/cdsajob... More

Meso America Resist!

2057 W. 18th St, Chicago

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

¡Mesoamérica Resiste! La Palabra: Panel Discussion on Central American Social Movements ——————————————— English: Join CEIBA Collective and Alma de Izote to hear about our solidarity trips to Central America and learn about social resistance movements over there. 🗓️ Tuesday, September 15th ... More

La Palabra: Panel Discussion on Central American Social Movements

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

This September, CRLN and 18th Street Casa de Cultura are glad to partner with Alma de Izote and CEIBA Colectiva for a series of events that explore Central American resistance. As we enter the month when Central American independence is celebrated, we invite people to look beyond the traditional ... More

We Keep Us Safe!

ONE Northside Office, 4750 N. Sheridan Road, Ste 200, Chicago, or via zoom

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

Important and exciting work is coming up this fall, so now is the time to jump in or get caught up on our Building Safe Communities Campaigns! Join us for our next team meeting on September 15, 6-8pm, in person or on Zoom, to find out how we're fighting for the resources we need in the city budget t... More

No Federal School Vouchers for Illinois!

Virtual

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

Calling...everyone! Join us for a virtual forum about the new, harmful federal voucher school program (yet another tax giveaway for the wealthy!)—Tuesday Sept. 15th, 6:00-7:30 PM CT. Register: bit.ly/fedvoucherforum -- link on @il_fps Linktree Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation ci... More

LVEJO Presents SNAP Benefits Enrollment Help

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 5:30 PM to Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

Have you been affected by recent SNAP cuts? Having trouble navigating new food stand requirements? Come to ANY of our SNAP information and enrollment sessions and receive assistance from a bilingual enrollment specialist. We will provide free food, and refreshments (until supplies last), hold ra... More

United Working Families General Membership Meeting

Douglass Library, 13353 W. 13th St, Chicago

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 5:30 PM to Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

ey UWF Members! Our September member meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15! We hope to see you there to discuss Chicago’s historic school board election and more opportunities to get involved. The meeting will be in North Lawndale at Douglass Library from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. We are excited to unite a... More

Rally at Distict 130 Board Meeting

Tue, Sept. 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

🪧 RALLY AT COOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 130 BOARD MEETING 💥 Reinstate the custodians jobs! 💥 Recognize and carry out the new union contract! 💥 Increase custodians pay! 🗓️ TONIGHT: Tuesday, September 15 🕔 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (before start of board meeting) 📍 Eisenhower Cooperative (5318 W 13... More