In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following demonstrations and special events 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
- Saturday, March 1 at 4:00pm: 322 E Illinois, Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend” *
- Tuesday, March 4 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “March 4 Democracy” **
- Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Light for Our Democracy”
- Friday, March 7 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Stand Up for Science”
- Saturday, March 8 at 12:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “International Women’s Day Rally” **
- Saturday, March 8 at 2:00pm: Various locations including 180 E Pearson, Group will gather for their cause “Tesla Takedown”
- Monday, March 10 at 10:00am: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower) to 1 E Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather/march for their cause “Tibetan National Uprising Day”
- Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Protect our Students – Release Mahmoud Khalil”
- Wednesday, March 12 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group may gather for their cause “Support Frontline Communities to Stop Sacrifice Zones”
- Friday, March 14 at 7:30am: 35 W Jackson (Union League Club), Group may gather for their cause “U.S. Weapons Out of Shannon Airport, Part 1”
- Friday, March 14 at 11:00am: 333 N Michigan, Group will gather for their cause “Rally Against the Construction of Dams and Canals on the Indus River”
- Friday, March 14, Afternoon Hours: E Jackson/S Columbus, Group may gather for their event “St. Pat’s Takeover Bash (Trend)” *
- Friday, March 14 at 5:00pm: 122 S Michigan, Group may gather for their cause “Duterte Should Be Held Accountable. Duterte Should Be Imprisoned”
- Saturday, March 15 at 8:00am: 40 E Wacker (Riverwalk), Group will gather for their event “St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing”
- Saturday, March 15 at 8:30am: 610 W Adams (Heritage Green Park) Group will gather for their cause “U.S. Weapons Out of Shannon Airport, Part 2”
- Saturday, March 15 at 11:00am: 1200 S Columbus to 200 N Columbus, Group will gather/march for their event “St. Patricks’ Day Parade”
- Saturday, March 15 at 12:00pm: E Jackson/S Columbus, Group may gather for their event “St. Pat’s Takeover Bash (Trend)” *
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests related to new federal administration are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Meets ups of teens and young adults organized online; actual attendance is highly weather-dependent
** = Will likely march towards Trump Tower at 401 N Wabash, gathering in plaza south of river at Upper Wacker and Wabash
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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