We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Thursday, July 15th through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Thursday, July 15th, 2021
- 9:30 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “Weiss Hospital Development Protest.”
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)
Monday, July 26th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at an unknown Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “Holding the Powerful Accountable Protest.”
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
- 9:30 am at 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters). The group will gather for their cause “We Want Our Children Safe!”
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon Affiliated).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”
Safety Tips:
- If you see something suspicious, report it
- Carry water and stay hydrated
- Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
- Utilize the buddy system
- Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
- Leave any valuables at home
- Do not jump any barricades
- Secure handbags and wallets
- Stay calm and pleasant
- Follow your own instincts
- Leave yourself room to move quickly
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
- City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – Click Here
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).