- 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
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Poetics & Justice for Our Earth and Communities
Register for location
April 18, 2026, 3 p.m. - April 18, 2026, 5 p.m.
In honor of Poetry Month and Earth Month, please join us for a grounding, gratitude-filled, poetry-writing gathering! We'll reflect on the current material conditions of the world and the direct impacts of oppressive systems on us and our communities, while learning about the policies that AFIRE wil... More
People's Tribunal to Convict ICE
Casa Central, 2025 S. Western Ave, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 2 p.m.
Join us on April 18th at 2pm at Casa Cafe, 2025 S Western Ave for the People's Tribunal to Convict ICE as a part of the Spring Surge to Melt ICE campaign! Across the country, we have witnessed ICE rampage in our streets, kidnapping, brutalizing, and murdering in broad daylight. In Chicago, ICE br... More
Furious Minds - The Making of the MAGA New Right
Night Hawk, 4744 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 2 p.m.
Please join New Lines Magazine and Nighthawk for a conversation with political theorist Laura Field about her new book “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right,” the story of the radical conservative intellectual movement shaping Donald Trump’s agenda. About the book Donald Trump is not ... More
'Earth's Greatest Enemy' Earth Day Screening!
Rogers Park Branch, Chicago Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 1:45 p.m. - April 18, 2026, 4 p.m.
On Saturday, April 18, Abby Martin's documentary on The Earth's Greatest Enemy, is being shown at the Rogers Park CPL branch. It's really a must see for anyone concerned about how the US military is destroying the planet. Official trailer cookie-free link: https://youtu.be/rphBWk15_h4 There wi... More
A Day Without An Immigrant May Day Study
Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan, IL
April 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
May Day 2006, the “Day Without an Immigrant,” was a general strike that reshaped politics across the country. In 2006, millions of immigrants and their allies took part in the mass movement that erupted in response to the draconian proposals of the Sensenbrenner Bill (H.R. 4437) – a bill that wou... More
STOP Poisoning Pilsen Community Meeting
Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 1 p.m.
Seguido en español - Join P.E.R.R.O. ON SATURDAY, APRIL. 18th at 1 PM at Dvorak Park to discuss recent developments in our campaign to STOP the demolition of the Fisk coal plant and make our community safe from polluters. We will teach you how to: •Collect and analyze air quality data •Investig... More
Beyond JROTC Lunch & Learn
1727 S. Indiana Ave, Ste GO2A
April 18, 2026, 1 p.m. - April 18, 2026, 2 p.m.
Join us this Saturday during our Peaceful Careers Youth job fair to be in conversation about military recruitment, JROTC and community alternatives! We will have a lunch and learn from 1-2pm where we will do a dive into these topics! All are welcomed, RSVP via bit.ly or scan the we code. We hope to ... More
Quantum Facility Teach In
South Shore Library, 2505 E. 73rd St, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - April 18, 2026, 2 p.m.
Come out for a conversation about the facility’s potential impacts, how people in power use environmental violence against us, and what we all can do to ensure we have a say in what happens in our neighborhoods.... More
Free Dr. Abu Safiya
Virtual
April 18, 2026, noon
Join us on April 18th for a virtual event commemorating Palestinian Political Prisoners Day! Our webinar aims to shed light on the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted by the Israeli Occupation Forces after the raid of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was arrested for r... More
Peaceful Careers Youth Job Fair
1727 S. Indiana Ave, Ste G02A, Chicago
April 18, 2026, noon - April 18, 2026, 3 p.m.
Does your organization have internships, apprenticeships, fellowships, volunteer opportunities, seasonal, part or full time positions available for young people? Are you an organization that has a commitment to building a better world and are looking to connect with/hire youth? If so, join our... More
Clear Your Record, Change Your Future
2100 N Kildare, Chicago
April 18, 2026, noon - April 18, 2026, 3 p.m.
Clear your record. Change your future. Everyone deserves a second chance. Join us for a Free Expungement and Record Sealing Clinic where individuals can receive guidance and legal support to move forward without the weight of past mistakes. Our team will provide eligibility checks, expungement... More
Record Clearing Clinic
2100 N. Kildare Ave, Chicago
April 18, 2026, noon - April 18, 2026, 3 p.m.
Everyone welcome! Sign up at socialchange.site This event is made possible in partnership with Social Change, BLACC, AHF, Kenwood United Church of Christ, Co-Lab for Social Equity, Rights & Restoration Law Group, Chicago Housing Authority, The Springfield Project, State Senator Lakesia Collins, P... More
🌿 Governance for Liberation: Between Solidarity & Sociocracy
Southeast Side of Chicago (TBD)
April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. - April 18, 2026, 4 p.m.
🌱 About This Training The goal of governance is simple: improve our connection and our clarity. Who decides what? How do we share power? What do we do when we don’t agree? Sociocracy (also called Dynamic Governance) offers a practical, proven set of tools that distribute decision-making so ... More
Creative World-Building Workshop
First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago
April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. - April 18, 2026, noon
What does it mean to build a creative world for yourself in uncertain times? Made with artists in mind, but honestly for anyone who’s ever felt unsure about calling themselves one. If you’ve been sitting with doubt around your creativity, your skill, or where you fit, this space is for you. Jo... More
Eyewitness Cuba
Pilsen Community Books, 1531 W. 18th St, Chicago
April 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Round table discussion on the current emergency, report back from the Nuestra America Convoy Chicago Contingent, and action steps we all need to take. With Marguerite Horbert, Dra. Chiristina Perez, Maggie Sivit, Eric Torres, Jhonathon F. Gomez & India. Moderator Marguerite Horberg is the f... More
Cross Racial Solidarity in Difficult Times
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
April 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - April 17, 2026, 9 p.m.
We are SO excited to have @restoriedbookshop join us next week for our event on Cross Racial in Divisive Times! Restoried Bookshop is Chicago’s first and only Asian American-owned and focused book store. Founded in 2024, Restoried Bookshop is committed to celebrating and uplifting stories of Asia... More
Freedom & Dignity
Al-Nahda Center, 8840 Ridgeland Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
April 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an event commemorating Palestinian Political Prisoners Day. FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL OUR PRISONERS! In recent weeks, our prisoners’ conditions have deteriorated even further. In response, our people rose up with strikes, protests, and rage. The call of those who love our prisone... More
Crisis Intervention Workshop
PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago
April 17, 2026, 6 p.m.
This two part workshop series is open to the general public. The first part will cover housing, domestic violence, and general mental health crisis. The second part will focus on psychosis. Please join us in learning how to better support our neighbors!... More
Bringing Them Home: A Proposal for Assessing and Decarcerating Women Serving Long Sentences
UIC Campus (exact location given with registration)
April 17, 2026, 10 a.m. - April 17, 2026, 2 p.m.
📣 IPP is seeking community feedback on our new multi-year plan to 1) assess ALL women serving long prison sentences in Illinois and 2) provide representation to those selected. We especially encourage formerly incarcerated women and loved ones of current and formerly incarcerated women to attend, as... More
Collective Liberation Through Sex Education
172 N. Racine St, Chicago
April 16, 2026, 7 p.m.
Dolores Huerta’s brave statement this week is a wonderful reminder of why sex education has to be at the root of all organizing spaces and movement work and why our collective care and freedom is intertwined with reproductive justice. Join us April 16 @drip.collectivechi for a deeper conversation... More