Stand Up for Our Immigrant Community
Rockford, IL. Meet at S. Winnebago & W. State Street. Ending at E. State Street & 9th Street.
Feb. 23, 2025, 1 p.m.
No hate, no fear. Fight IGNORANCE, not IMMIGRANTS. Join us in a peaceful protest to stand up for our immigrant community. Bring flags, posters & banners.... More
Building a Liberated World
53 S Randall Rd, North Aurora, IL
Feb. 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Come join an evening of strategy and reflection on how to build a liberated world based in community care, for all of us. Yaffa, a disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and Indigenous Palestinian author & organizer, will lead us through what it means to fight for collective liberation in our loc... More
Know Your Building. Know Your Landlord.
Coleman Library Branch, 731 E. 63rd Street, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 22, 2025, 4 p.m.
In this workshop you'll learn to use public records to research code violations and property ownership for any building in Chicago. These tools are key for anyone dealing with unresponsive landlords and housing that feels like it's falling apart faster than the rent is going up. They’ll also sha... More
Immigration: Myths & Facts
Rogers Park Public Library, 6907 N. Clark St, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 22, 2025, 3 p.m.
Join @pslnational and @ilworkersinaction for a lunch and discussion on the myths and facts of immigration, and join the fight back against Trump’s extreme-right, billionaire agenda! Colluding with Trump, the corporate media continues to spread misinformation about immigrants in an attempt to just... More
Galentines for Valentines
18th St Casa De Cultura, 2057 W. 18th Street, Chicago
Feb. 22, 2025, noon - Feb. 22, 2025, 5 p.m.
Let’s show some Galentine’s love to Palestine! Come by for a curated market made up of local Palestinian women and allies - stay for the activities by our talented artists! $5 entry fee Market * Sweets * Activities * Coffee Vendor Fees and Ticket Sales donated to @aneraorg in support of Dig... More
War Tax Resistance 101
Virtual
Feb. 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Workshop on Zoom. Learn how to get started, methods & risks, war tax resistance resources, and much more!... More
Experiencing Palestine-Israel: Reflections, Realities, and Paths to Solidarity
Lake Street Church, MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston (enter the door on the north side of the courtyard)
Feb. 20, 2025, 7 p.m.
Chris Inserra and Craig B. Mousin will share their experiences from their 10-day trip in November 2024 to Palestine-Israel, including time in the West Bank (East Jerusalem. Ramallah, Nablus) and near Gaza, meeting with Christian, Muslim and Jewish community members and organizations and the current ... More
What We're Fighting For
3411 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago
Feb. 20, 2025, 7 p.m.
An introduction to DSA's political program. Interested in learning more about DSA, democratic socialism, and our political vision? This 90 minute event will provide a brief overview of DSA and a longer discussion of our political program, Workers Deserve More. There will also be time for some ... More
Let's Talk Palestine: A Community Discussion
Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL
Feb. 20, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 20, 2025, 8 p.m.
The final part of "Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society," a series of sessions on Palestinian History by Tarek Khalil at the Mecca Center in collaboration with American Muslims for Palestine. Mr. Khalil is the Education Chair of American Muslims for Palestine... More
Punished for Dreaming
Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago
Feb. 19, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - Feb. 19, 2025, 8 p.m.
How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal. What does justice in education look like? Drs. Bettina Love & David Stovall break down the systemic harms in school reform & housing policy—and how we fight back. Don’t miss this urgent discussion! 📚 The first 100 guests get a FREE signed co... More
Hold the Line: No Votes for the Coup!
Office of Congresswoman Schakowsky, 4500 Oakton St, Skokie, IL
Feb. 19, 2025, 11 a.m. - Feb. 19, 2025, noon
Purpose of Rally We are pushing our Representatives to hold firm and not bail out Republicans by voting for the funding bill. This isn’t normal politics.This is harmful to all but the wealthiest among us. Trump is violating the Constitution by shutting down USAID, CFPB, Federal Funding. He is ... More
What will Trump’s Second Term Mean for US Russian Relations?
Via zoom
Feb. 18, 2025, 7 p.m. - Feb. 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Will Trump succeed in ending 3 year long war in Ukraine? Will Trump reestablish normal diplomatic relations with Russia after 4 year freeze? The West Suburban Peace will discuss these and other aspects of US Russian relations at its February Educational Forum via Zoom Speaker: Independent jou... More
Love & Liberation
Co-properity, 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago
Feb. 18, 2025, 7 p.m.
An interactive art experience - network + fundraising for Palestinian youth initiatives. Sounds by Nanoos, Esa Mighty, Sea Rae & more! Discount code for $5 tickets until 2/12/25: Together5 7 pm - late... More
Breaking the Silence: Teach-In for Congo Crisis
130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Feb. 16, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.
Gain insights into the Congo crisis and find ways to take meaningful action.... More
Concerts For Cuba 2025
Constellation at 3111 N. Western Ave, Chicago
Feb. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.
A national benefit to raise urgent humanitarian aid, featuring Grupo Cha Cha, Norberto Guerra and Charlie Mejias Quartet, and the Proyecto Libre Super Band. Doors open at 8 pm. Concert at 8:30 pm. Tickets $25 for live event, $20 live stream via Constellation-Chicago.com 3 cities to have con... More
Fields of Palestine
Mayfair Theatre, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago
Feb. 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
A benefit for Gaza. Music / Market / Mixer. TAYF * Reckless Darling * Talha Waqar * Vision in the Rhythm * The Chancers. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show at 7 pm.... More
Illinois BDS Laws Teach-In
Lake Street Church, MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m. - Feb. 15, 2025, 4 p.m.
Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL Many members of the Illinois legislature have asserted that our governing body should have a neutral position in international affairs. Unfortunately, our state legislature already involved itself in Israel/Palestine when it passed SB 1761/ ... More
Songs for Liberation
PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago
Feb. 15, 2025, 3 p.m.
To go sing outside the Heartland Alliance detention centers, where our immigrant kids are jailed. Bring your instruments and your love. Dress warmly, and we'll do a short walk.... More
Fight for Trans Healthcare!
Lurie Children Hospital Downtown Chicago, 206 E Superior St, Chicago
Feb. 15, 2025, 1 p.m.
Join the protest to Fight for Trans Healthcare! Gender affirming care saves lives! Stand with us on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm at Seneca Park, outside Lurie Children’s Hospital, as we take a stand against not only the hospital’s harmful decision to eliminate life-saving, trans-affirming surg... More
Defend Immigrant Families
Three locations, all at 12 noon: Touhy Park, 7348 N Paulina; Logan Square Park Monument, 3150 W Logan Blvd; and Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1800 S Blue Island)
Feb. 15, 2025, noon
¡Aquí estamos y no nos vamos! Defender las familias migrantes.... More