In consultation with our cross-sector public safety partners, Marksman Titan Security is actively monitoring the following anticipated 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
- Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall),Group may gather for their cause “All Out to City Hall to Oppose the Snap Curfew Ordinance”
- Thursday, July 17 at 6:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Good Trouble Lives On” *
- Friday, July 18 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Black Pink (KPop) Concert”
- Saturday, July 26 at 9:00am: 401 S Plymouth to 50 W Washington, Group wil gather/march for their event “Annual Disability Pride Parade”
- Saturday, July 26 at 6:00pm: Chicago Riverwalk (350 W Wacker to 300 E Wacker), Group will gather for thier event “Venetian Night Chicago” **
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Daily protests announced at 55 E Monroe/50 E Adams for immigration hearing/court proceedings, and at 101 W Ida B Wells for regional ICE offices
- Ongoing: Weekly protests midday on Saturdays may continue at Tesla dealerships near the Loop, including 717 S Des Plaines and 901 N Rush, with localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Title references civil right activist/congressman John Lewis; Includes coalition of groups opposed to federal administration policies
** = Event includes landside performers and music, plus a boat parade starting at 8:30pm
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).
About Marksman Titan Security Group
Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to communities. Today, we provide security services within 30 states across the U.S. We employ more than 9,000 security staff and have enjoyed over thirty consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing and emergency planning solutions with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.