- 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
New Years Eve Noise Demo to #FreeThemAll
MCC Chicago - 71 W Van Buren
Dec. 31, 2024, 10 p.m. - Jan. 1, 2025, 1 a.m.
NEW YEARS EVE NOISE DEMO to #FreeThemAll NO COPS - NO BORDERS - NO PRISONS - NO ICE MCC CHICAGO - 10PM - 71 W VAN BUREN International Call For New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations This is a call for a raucous night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state on one of the noisiest... More
New Year, Same Genocide: Banner Drop
S 17th Ave or S 25th Ave, Bellwood or Broadview, IL
Dec. 31, 2024, 1 p.m.
This New Year, let’s take a stand against injustice and oppression. Join us in solidarity with Palestine as we demand an end to the ongoing genocide. 👉 Bring your flags, banners, and energy as we remind the world: Free, Free Palestine!... More
Holy Innocents Vigil for Gaza
John Hancock Building on Michigan Avenue, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Dec. 28, 2024, 4 p.m.
Bring electric lanterns or candles an and bundles to symbolize the babies killed in Gaza.... More
Hoops for Palestine
Morraine Community College
Dec. 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for our Men’s Basketball Tournament in support of Palestine Children's Relief Fund's Humanitarian Aid Relief Campaign for Gaza! Ages 18 and up, jerseys provided. $60 per player, max of 10 players per team, minimum of three games per team. For more information please contact Kzorub@gma... More
Support Our Unhoused Neighbors
Touhy Park, northwest corner (Clark St., 1/2 block south of Jarvis), Chicago
Dec. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - Dec. 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Join us and help to share more warm dishes / soup / coffee to our unhoused neighbors. Ventra cards, clean cold weather gear is always welcome.... More
18th Annual Paseo Boricua Parranda
W. Division Ave. & N. Campbell Street, Cicago
Dec. 21, 2024, 4 p.m.
Parranda Saturday December 21st at 4pm meet on Division and Campbell!!! Every year se pasa de show as we take over our Division street and bring joy to our community! Trae tu instrumento! Bring your instrument! Familia! Friends!!! Dress warm and let’s have fun!!!! Parrandaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa daleeeee if ... More
While You’re Shopping, Bombs Are Dropping: Car Caravan
Park & Ride, 1730 Kimberly Dr., Schaumburg, IL
Dec. 21, 2024, 11 a.m.
Join us for a car caravan to demand an arms embargo on I$rael this holiday season. As the world continues its holiday shopping, innocent lives are at stake. Together, we can take a stand against gen0cide and demand arms embargo on I$rael Bring your car to be decorated with signs, flags, and messa... More
Socialist Alternative Action Conference
Grace Church of Logan Square, 3325 W Wrightwood, Chicago
Dec. 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Chicago Socialist Alternative’s next Logan Square Action Conference will take place on Friday, December 20th at 6pm, right back at Grace Church of Logan Square (3325 W Wrightwood). At our first action conference after Trump’s election, we discussed and decided on a path forward for Inauguration ... More
War Tax Resistance 101
Via zoom
Dec. 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Workshop on Zoom. Learn: How to get started; Methods & risks; War tax resistance resources; Much more!... More
Racist Cop on Trial: Pack the Courtroom!
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S California Ave, Room 700, Chicago
Dec. 19, 2024, 9 a.m.
Patrick O’Donnell, one of the three Oaklawn officers who brutally beat and hospitalized Arab American teen Hadi Abuatelah will be on trial after being indicted on counts of aggravated battery and official misconduct. We want to show up in the masses and fill the courtroom to demand Patrick O’Done... More
Name Change Party
1515 E. 52nd Place, 3rd floor Chicago Note: Our building is step-free and has an elevator
Dec. 18, 2024, noon - Dec. 18, 2024, 4 p.m.
Are you looking to change your name and gender marker? Join Brave Space alliance and the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois for a Name Change Party. What could be better than getting gender-affirming identification and eating yummy food with great company over good music?! **For im... More
International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers Vigil
Van Buren and Clark St in the Loop
Dec. 17, 2024, 7 p.m. - Dec. 17, 2024, 8:30 p.m.
December 17th, 7PM, join us in love, rage, and grief as we honor the lives of sex workers who have passed due to violence in 2024 by reading their names together. Bring poems, candles, offerings for a temporary altar, and signs with names of loved ones or messages of solidarity. Red roses to hon... More
Stand With Samidoun
Canadian Consulate, 180 N. Stetson, Chicago
Dec. 16, 2024, 4 p.m.
Join Behind Enemy Lines for a rally demanding that the Canadian and US governments delist Samidoun as a terrorist organization. The coordinated repression and lawfare directed at Samidoun is an attempt to censor and silence the most principled and steadfast sections of the Palestinian movement. Sami... More
Los Lobos: A Concert for Justice at Cahn Auditorium
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL
Dec. 14, 2024, 7 p.m.
7pm Doors / 8pm Show / Opener: Dave Specter The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Evanston providing a free lifeline of integrated legal, mental health, and restorative services to youth and families. The Moran Center believes all kids deserve justice i... More
Salon Kawakib Holiday Open Mic & Mixer
Eli Tea Chicago, 5507 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Dec. 14, 2024, 7 p.m. - Dec. 14, 2024, 9 p.m.
oin us at @eliteabar Chicago on Saturday, December 14th, at 7pm! We'll kick off the night with a community open mic, so prep your poems, prose, and wide-ranging pieces to share in the holiday glow ✨️✨️✨️ The night will then transition to a chill chat space where you can meet friends and learn mor... More
Thank You for Fighting Genocide!
914 W. Fletcher Street, Chicago
Dec. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.
Join Progressive Labor Party to give thanks to those fighting the Palestinian genocide! Expect delicious food, rich political discussions, and fund raising for Gazans! All funds will go to the Grassroot Gaza Emergency Winter Campaign. Can't join but want to donate? Venmo: awfai / PayPal: areegfai... More
Voices From Gaza
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
Dec. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.
Join us for a special event featuring Dr. Mohammed Alkandari and Dr. Omar Althuwaini, who have just returned from their impactful journey to Gaza. Tickets $35. For more information, call 708-513-1023... More
What Does Solidarity With Palestine Look Like?
Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL
Dec. 14, 2024, 2 p.m. - Dec. 14, 2024, 4 p.m.
Panel discussion with: ** Rashid Khalidi ** Rabbi Brant Rosen ** Asha Ransby-Sporn ** Ricardo Gamboa... More
Organizing Meeting
Two Locations: Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak, Chicago Broadway United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway, Chicago
Dec. 14, 2024, 1 p.m.
In the last two weeks alone, Trump has packed his incoming cabinet with billionaires and warhawks, signaling a full throttle attack on all the rights ordinary working class people have won through struggle. Our labor and civil rights are all in the sights of Trump’s billionaire agenda, while the Tru... More
Winter Coat Drive for Our Neighbors!
Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 1230 W. Greenleaf Street, Chicago and United Working Families office, 6501 N. Western Ave, Chicago
Dec. 14, 2024, 11 a.m. - Dec. 14, 2024, 4 p.m.
We are collecting warm, weatherproof winter coats for our neighbors. Drop off new or gently used coats. Especially needed: Men's Coats sizes M, L, XL (up to 3XL) 11 am to 1 pm, Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 1230 W. Greenleaf Street, Chicago No coats on hand? We are also collecting funds to use to... More