- 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 Night Won't End
Lake Street Church (Macleish Hall), 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston
June 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a showing of “The Night Won’t End,” followed by Q+A with Tarek Khalil of American Muslims for Palestine. Follow three Gazan families as the film investigates the killings of civilians by the Israeli military in Gaza, and the U.S. role in the war. U.S. weapons transfers – from 2,000-po... More
Chicago Hunger Strikers - A History
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 26, 2025, 6 p.m.
Join JVP-Chicago for a conversation with activists from Dyett and General Iron hunger strikes about how this tactic has shaped the history of Chicago's social movements.... More
BEYOND the BARS: Reimagining Freedom in Illinois
On-line
June 26, 2025, noon
Freedom is often taken for granted—until it’s lost. Join our next VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn on June 26 to hear from those who have lived behind bars and those who fight for justice outside them. This panel explores what freedom really means, who pays its price, and how we can reimagine a system rooted i... More
BI-LINGUAL Migra Watch Training
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 25, 2025, 6 p.m. - June 25, 2025, 8 p.m.
~ In English below ~ Aprenda a identificar ICE, documentar su actividad y apoyarse mutuamente. Regístrese en el enlace de abajo. ++++++ Learn how to identify ICE, document ICE activity, and support one another. Register at the link below.... More
Free2move Traffic Stop Training
601 S. California Ave, Chicago
June 25, 2025, 5 p.m. - June 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
Join us for a powerful, community-led "Train the Trainer" session where you'll learn the key takeaways from the 2024 CPD Traffic Stop Report, gain tools to speak out in your own spaces, and help shift the narrative through data, testimony, and collective action. You'll leave with: * Talking po... More
Weekly JVP Vigil Honoring the Children of Gaza
IL Treasurer’s Office, 555 W. Monroe St, Chicago
June 25, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Help demand that Illinois divest from Israeli bonds.... More
Pali Actions in Chicago Presents Movies in the Park
Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon, Chicago
June 24, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us for a movie night under the stars featuring the renowned documentary "Israelism"! Music provided by Songs for Liberation. Bring snacks, a picnic blanket, and enjoy music and spoken word performances preceding the screening, with a Q&A to follow. Interested in learning more about Zionism? Fin... More
Teach in: Hunger Strikes in Chicago, Ireland and Palestine
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 24, 2025, noon
Featured Speaker: Bill Chambers... More
STOP the War on Iran!
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 22, 2025, 6 p.m.
Trump’s unprovoked bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities is an outright war crime. It violates the UN Charter, international law and the U.S. Constitution. It threatens to set into motion a regional or even global war with massive casualties, nuclear radiation, and catastrophic consequences. The ... More
CHICAGO EMERGENCY NO IRAN WAR PROTEST
Federal Plaza - 230 S. Dearborn Ave, Chicago IL
June 22, 2025, 5 p.m. - June 22, 2025, 6 p.m.
Over twenty local and national organizations, including Chicago Area Peace Action, Students for Justice in Palestine, CODEPINK and the National Iranian American Council, will brave the heat to gather on Chicago's Federal Plaza at 5pm today to protest the U.S.' strike on the territory of Iran. Many... More
No Pride in Genocide Film Fest
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago
June 22, 2025, 1 p.m.
Please join us at on Sunday June 22nd at 1pm at Doc Films in Hyde Park for a 90-minute curated program of 8 short films. The program features stellar queer films in solidarity with Palestinians, denouncing Israel’s genocidal apartheid regime. Doors will open at 12:30pm, with the film starting at ... More
Art Build for the Trans Liberation March
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Lean into community, make protest signs, meet people, create history as you go! Spark revolutions together. Bring posterboard, art supplies, or just yourself!... More
Light From Deep Cover
Pak Sweets, 2326 W. Devon Ave, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 6 p.m.
Join Behind Enemy Lines and Nida Abu Baker for an Evening Celebrating the Publication of Light from Deep Under: Writing and Art from a Palestinian Prisoner by Shukri Abu Baker, and Demanding His Freedom! Shukri Abu Baker is a Palestinian political prisoner in the United States. He was the CEO of ... More
Hands Off Iran!
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Avenue, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 2 p.m.
Protest & march. Arms embargo now! Stop the genocide now! Stop Trump's racist agenda!... More
Hey JB, Set Them Free!
Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, noon
End police torture and wrongful convictions! Rally to demand that he pardon all survivors of police torture an all cases recommended for clemency by the Prison Review Board. Illinois Governor Pritzker has the power to free survivors of police torture and wrongful conviction with a stroke of his p... More
Protest v. Anti-Trans Supreme Court Decision
Federal Plaza, corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 21, 2025, noon
Join us for a protest to show that Illinois stands with trans youth, stands for healthcare freedom, and that we will fight against any laws that discriminate against our trans and gender nonconforming community!... More
100th Street Calumet River Access Project
Corner of 98th and Houston, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 11:45 a.m.
- En espanol abajo - Did you miss the last 100th st. activation event? Not to worry, we'll be out there all summer long! We hope you'll be able to join us at any of these upcoming events along the Calumet River - each one having its own theme and special guests. Meet at the corner of 98th ... More
3rd Annual Community Benefits Agreement Summit
South Shore High School, 1955 E. 75th Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 11 a.m. - June 21, 2025, 2 p.m.
WE NEED CBA NOW!! Obama Center? YES! Displacement? NO!! Come out SATURDAY, June 21st @ South Shore School for the 3rd ANNUALObama CBA (Community Benefits Agreement) SUMMIT, to push for a housing protections to prevent the and STOP the rapid displacement near the Obama Center. More info at sou... More
Rally for Workers' Rights!
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago
June 21, 2025, 10 a.m.
After Chicago History Museum workers formed a union, management started firing and disciplining them. Send a message to management: Retaliation is Wrong! Do the right thing!... More
Building Allies - Bystander Intervention Training to Support LGBTQIA+
Renewed Hope Church, 3100 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL
June 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - June 21, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
Professionally lead bystander training.... More