In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following special events and demonstrations in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in chronological two-week periods.
Anticipated Demonstrations and Events
- Friday, November 15 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group may gather for their cause “No Cuts to Accountability & Transparency!”
- Saturday November 16 at 1:00pm: S Michigan/E Ida B Wells (Grant Park), Group will gather/march for their cause “Arms Embargo Now” *
- Sunday, November 17 at 12:00pm: 1210 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Sunday, November 17 at 2:30pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group will gather/march for their cause “Anti-War, Anti-Putin March”
- Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group may gather for their cause “#StandWithUkraine: 1000 Days of Resilience Rally”
- Thursday, November 21 at 4:30pm: 77 W Washington, Group will gather for their cause “Rally for the Schools we Deserve Now!” ^
- Friday, November 22 at 5:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting” **
- Saturday, November 23 at 9:00am: 211 E Chicago (American Dental Association), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago ADA Protest”
- Saturday, November 23 at 5:00pm: 700 N Michigan to 300 N Michigan, Group will gather/march for their event “Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade”
- Sunday, November 24 at 12:00pm: 1210 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Tuesday, November 26 at 12:00pm: 115 S LaSalle, Group may gather for their cause “Attorney General Kwame Raoul: Enforce IL Law and Ban Steer Tailing”
- Thursday, November 28 at 8:00am: 300 N State to 400 S State, Group will gather/march for their event “Thanksgiving Day Parade”
- Friday, November 29 at 11:00am: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather/march for their cause “While You’re Shopping Bombs are Dropping” *
- Friday, November 29 at 2:00pm: 901 N Clark (Washignton Sq Park) to Magnificant Mile, Group may gather/march for their cause “Fur Free Friday Protest”
- Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 at TBD: 400 N Michigan (Apple Store), Group may gather for their cause “It’s Time to Stop the Shop”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests responding to the November 5 national election may be anticipated, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests related to the conflict in Gaza are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Organizers will gather at time listed; March will step off approximately 90 minutes later
** = Expect adjacent street closures, including Michigan Avenue, to begin early afternoon
^ = Original gathering location was Federal Plaza at 230 S Dearborn
Event/Protest Best Practices
- 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
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).
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