- 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
Taller de Derechos en el Trabajado - Workshop on Rights at Work
Arise Chicago, 1700 W Hubbard St Ste 2E, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
- In English below - Papeles or nó, tienes derecho a: * Salario Mínimo * Pago de Horas Extras * No Discriminación * Page Igula por Trabajo Igual * Benficios aunque seas de Agencia Aprende tus derechos en el taller del central de trabajadores Arise Chicago ++++ Papers or not, you ... More
ICE, National Guard Out of Our Streets!
Ida B. Wells Drive & Michigan Ave, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
CHICAGO: When our communities are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! As the National Guard makes its way to Chicagoland to occupy our city, we stand united to say HELL NO! We will FIGHT BACK against Trump’s racist and white supremacist attacks on our communities. The Guard is c... More
Why Fascists Fear Teachers
CTU Center, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, 5 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2025, 9 p.m.
Book discussion event with AFT President Randi Weingarten on her new book, ”Why Fascists Fear Teachers,” moderated by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Two powerful voices. One urgent dialogue on democracy, education, and the future of our city. You’ll want to say you were in the room. Secure your spot t... More
Carrying the Names, Demanding Justice
Loyola University Lakeshore Campus, "The Quad" outside of Damen Hall
Oct. 8, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2025, 6 p.m.
TWO YEARS OF GENOCIDE! Join us this Wednesday 10/08 at 3:30 to commemorate the martyrs we lost and demand the end of Loyola’s complicity in genocide! We will be naming our martyrs and giving speeches—bring your kuffiyehs and Palestinian flags. SHOW OUT AND FREE PALESTINE! Until liberation, SJP L... More
From Gaza's Waters to Chicago!
O'Hare Airport, Terminal 5, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, 3 p.m.
After being held hostage by Israeli forces, Illinois veteran Jessica Clotfelter has been released! In Solidarity, bring your flags, bring your voices, and bring you love! “Remember that a few regular people tried to do what whole nations were too cowardice to. If just one more person carries P... More
October 2025 Name Change Mobilization
Trans Chicago, 2753 W. Division St, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, 1 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2025, 4 p.m.
Want to get your name and/or gender marker changed?! Live in Cook County? We will be @transchicago on October 8, 2025 from 1pm-4pm and @bravespacealliance on October 22, 2025 from 1pm-4pm. Arrive by 4pm to receive assistance. Please bring a photo ID and birth certificate if you have access to the... More
Government Shutdown Emergency Rally
Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn St, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2025, noon
- En espanol abajo - STAND WITH FEDERAL WORKERS! This administration continues its attack on workers! Join us and get loud to fight back against mass firings at the EPA, the fascist attempts to end collect bargaining rights at the VA, and privatization of the postal service! END THE GOVERN... More
Janaza Prayer for the 700,000+ Killed in Gaza
8765 S. Harlem, Chicago Ridge, IL
Oct. 7, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Two Years of Genocide. 77 Years of Catastrophe. Come together in faith for Isha and Janaza prayers Little Palestine.... More
Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism, Final Session
Wheaton Public Library, Meeting Room C, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL
Oct. 7, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
You’re Invited to a Transformative 5-Week Workshop Series! Why Palestine Matters: The Struggle to End Colonialism with Nancy Roberts. Join us for an in-depth journey across five compelling sessions unpacking the historical, political, and spiritual dimensions of Palestine’s struggle through the l... More
Building a Community FOR ALL
Mayfair Presbyterian Church, 4358 W. Ainslie St, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2025, 6 p.m. - Oct. 7, 2025, 8 p.m.
A teach-in, panel, and conversation on homelessness and housing. 6 pm to 6:30 pm - Mingling and refreshments. 6:30 pm to 8 pm - Panel and discussion. Are you feeling hopeless about the current state of the world and concerned about the most targeted among us? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Unhoused pe... More
Oct 7th - Escalate for Gaza!
Israeli Consulate in Chicago, 500 W. Madison St, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2025, 4 p.m.
What are you going to do on October 7th? Protest at the Israeli consulate in Chicago. For nearly two years, the US and Israel have been waging an unprecedented genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza. Fully backed by the US, Israel has sent snipers into hospitals, kidnapped doctors, and e... More
Two Years Too Long!
DePaul Student Center, statue side, corner of N. Sheffield & W. Belden Avenues, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2025, 4 p.m.
Pro-Palestine rally at DePaul University!... More
Rally: We Choose the World
W. Devon Ave & N. Damen Street, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2025, 11 a.m.
Stop the Genocide. Stand With Palestine.... More
Flood the Chicago Israeli Consulate for Gaza!
500 W. Madison St, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2025, 7:45 a.m. - Oct. 7, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
Come early. Stay late. Don't leave.... More
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson on Theory of Water
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 6, 2025, 8 p.m.
Join us as Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is joined by Uahikea Maile for a conversation on decolonial strategies that look to water as a catalyst for radical transformation. Co-sponsored by Pilsen Community Books. In her powerful new book, Theory of Water, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson offers a radica... More
Faith & Liberation: Palestinian & Black Solidarity
Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.
We will host John and Samuel Munayer, Palestinian theologians here in Chicago from East Jerusalem, as they share from their new book, ‘The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza.’ Together with local voices, they will engage in dialogue on faith, resilience, and liberat... More
Banned Books Silent Read-in
Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Oct. 6, 2025, 4 p.m. - Oct. 6, 2025, 6 p.m.
We'll provide cozy refreshments and invite readers to come in and read their favorite banned book; feel free to BYO or buy one from our display! We will also encourage participants to contribute to our "Why I Read Banned Books" mural that, when complete, will hang in our front window. At 6:15 p.... More
Boundlessly Blooming
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Oct. 5, 2025, 5 p.m. - Oct. 5, 2025, 6 p.m.
Boundlessly Blooming: Vincetta In Conversation with Taylor Morrison Join us in dialogue with Vincetta and Taylor discussing self-publishing, the transformative power of telling your story on your own terms, and the multidimensionality of the feminine. We're honored to welcome Vincetta and Taylor ... More
Lifeline for Liberty -- CAIR-Chicago's Annual Banquet
Drury Lane, 17W275 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Oct. 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
Join us at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace for CAIR-Chicago’s 21st Annual Banquet! This year, we celebrate the strength of our movement — past, present, and future, Insha'Allah. Don't miss: * Inspiring speakers * Community networking & vendor tables * Banquet dinner * A renewed call to acti... More
Know Your Rights Training wiith OCAD
At the memorial for Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, corner of Emerson and Grand, Franklin Park, IL
Oct. 5, 2025, 3 p.m.
Franklin Park Leyden Township Community... More