Publishing Local Voices

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Wed, Sept. 9, 2026, 5:00 PM to Wed, Sept. 9, 2026, 6:30 PM

Join City Bureau for the last of our three-part series that transforms everyday residents, netizens, and Documenters into critically media-literate journalists who can identify reliable sources, analyze bias, and tell local stories that connect to the whole reader. Register here: https://citybu... More

A Home Here - Post-Abortion Community Circles

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Tue, Sept. 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to Tue, Sept. 8, 2026, 8:45 PM

Join us on September 8th for a drop-in Post-Abortion Community Circle for anyone who has had an abortion. This is a space for connection, reflection, and simply being with others who share a common experience. 🫂🌱 There’s no need to share unless you want to—sometimes it’s enough just to be surroun... More

Pack the Court for Samuel Elam

Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Room 204, Chicago

Tue, Sept. 8, 2026, 9:30 AM

⚡️Court support is an invaluable way to show the judge the strength of our communities, and our dedication to the cause. If you're available, please consider joining us for court support next week for: Adonis "Samuel" Elam on Tuesday, September 8th (9:30am) • Rm 204 • IN PERSON + ZOOM OPTION • Zo... More

Demand a Data Center Moratorium

Tue, Sept. 8, 2026, 9:00 AM

Lake County Board Meeting 🗓️Tuesday, September 8 ⏰9AM 📍Lake Courthouse and Administrative Tower 18 N. County Street, Waukegan On Tuesday, the Lake County Board will consider a temporary moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated Lake County. Come out to show support for the ... More

Chicago Through Dance, Music & Story-Telling

Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

Mon, Sept. 7, 2026, 2:00 PM to Mon, Sept. 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

@canaanwellspring, a nonprofit Palestinian youth dabke dance troupe based in St. Louis, will be coming to Chicago NEXT WEEK on Monday September 7th! Canaan Wellspring is bringing Jafra, the first Palestinian cultural production in the USA, to the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago ... More

Queenish - 51 Shades of Pink & Brown

Sankofa Wellness Village, 4305 W. Madison St, Chicago

Mon, Sept. 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to Mon, Sept. 7, 2026, 4:00 PM

👑💕 **REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** 💕👑 Queen’ish is coming, and we’re calling our young Queens to the room! A space created for **real conversations, connection, sisterhood, confidence, and finding your voice.** 💕🤎 Know a young Queen who should be there? **Send her this flyer. Tag her. Share i... More

Ride For Palestine

400 E. Monroe St, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

Ride for Palestine x Chicago Jazz Festival 🇵🇸 Join us this Sunday as we take to the streets for our next community ride! 📍 Start: The Yacht Club (400 E Monroe St) 📍 End: Millennium Park We are cycling together through the city, finishing our route at Millennium Park for the final day of th... More

Labor Day Fest

Paradise Garden Logan Square, 2214 N. Drake Ave, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

Labor Day Fest is BACK! This is a family-friendly event dedicated to celebrating labor organizing and mutual aid 💟 We will have teach-ins, a free clothing swap, arts and crafts, a community potluck, and more! #labordayfest #labordayevents #chicagoevents #labormovement Consider donating to o... More

An Afternoon With Amy Goodman

UIC Student Center, 750 S. Halsted St, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 2:30 PM to Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! will join moderator Damon Williams to discuss escalating abuses of power and how movements can resist…. This Labor Day weekend, Chicago Area Peace Action will host an event that confronts the shifting social and political conditions facing us— featuring Amy Goodman, ... More

Labor Day Picnic Supporting Forest Preserve Teamsters United

Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave, Chicago

Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Fight the boss this Labor Day weekend by joining Chicago DSA’s Labor Branch picnic in support of workers at Forest Preserve Teamsters United! We’ll be grilling, playing games, and discussing our solidarity efforts with FPTU and other union workers fighting for fair contracts. Hot dogs (meat and vegg... More

Run For Peace

10499 W. 153rd St, Orland Park, IL (Orland Park 153rd Street Metra Station)

Sun, Sept. 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

Team Palestine for Palestine Children's Relief Fund present "Run For Peace." 🇵🇸 REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE! 🏃‍♀️⚽️ This year, every step you take will help build something far greater than a race. Run for Peace 2026 is raising funds for PCRF’s Inclusive Soccer & Recreation Project, an initiat... More

Flock Camera Teach-In

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St, Aurora, IL

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 7:30 PM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 8:30 PM

AURORA - join us this Saturday for a teach-in and community discussion on Flock cameras, surveillance, domestic repression & international implications, and democratizing “public safety”. From ICE collaboration to municipal misuse, we will unpack what the data actually reveals about Flock and how to... More

Nature Walk For Palestine

Wicker Park, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 3:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 5:00 PM

Suggested donation, $50-$100. Learn about Native American people, plants and animals of Wicker Park, and their connection to Palestine. Once you register at the QR code or by emailing Nturewalks4Palestine@gma…, they will email you payment methods and exact location.... More

The Future of Revolution

The Pub House, 2150 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

Come out to The Pub House to hear Jasper Bernes discuss and read from his 2025 book The Future of Revolution. Event is from 1-3 at 2150 W Armitage Ave. Rosa will be announcing our 2026-27 schedule here as well so stay tuned for this year's curriculum. Looking forward to seeing you!... More

Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest

Steelworkers Park, 87th and S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

The Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to the 10th Ward and Steelworkers Park - Saturday, Sept 5th. Live Music with Survive-Her followed by DJ Chase with DJ James spinning during the parade. The Superstars of POWW Wrestling in action along with food, beer, local vendors, and kids entertainment. May... More

Brake Light Repair Event

O'Reilly's Auto Parts, 4719 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

Free to Move Chicago presents another brake light repair event, free to the first 35 people. Get your brake light replaced + learn more about why we need to end pretextual stops NOW.... More

Tabling for police reform

6351 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM to Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

Join CAARPR in the streets to advance the fight for police accountability in Chicago! We’ll be meeting at the CAARPR Office, 6351 S Cottage Grove Ave, at 11 a.m. Saturday September 5th. The CPOP referendum will give us the democratic power to hold CPD accountable for their crimes against our comm... More

Avondale Mutual Aid Community Clean-Up

Milli by Metric, 3110 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago

Sat, Sept. 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

Join us for the next clean up at 9:30 on Sept 5th. Grab coffee ahead of time if you’d like! Byo trash bags and clean up supplies. Meet neighbors. Clean up our shared spaces. 💚... More

Trivia For Gaza

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 6:30 PM to Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

Come hang out and play some trivia while helping to raise money for food, clothes, and medicine for families in Gaza! This mutual aid effort is in collaboration with a student group that is in direct connection with over 40 Gazan families in Palestine and Egypt. The funds go to helping with buyin... More

'American Doctor' @ Wilmette Theater

Wilmette Theater, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL

Fri, Sept. 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

AMERICAN DOCTOR is showing in Chicago! A powerful new film following three American doctors as they navigate medicine, war, and the human cost of conflict. 📍 Chicago & Chicagoland screenings 🎥 Gene Siskel Film Center — August 28–September 3 🎥 Wilmette Theatre — beginning September 4 🎥 Alamo... More