In conjunction 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, February 1 at 10:00am: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “United We Stand: Come out and Protest ICE Invading our Children’s Schools and Neighborhoods”
- Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm: 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower), Group may gather/drive for their cause “Let’s Stand Together, Stop Separating Families! (Car Caravan)” **
- Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America!”
- Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause “Fight for Artistic Freedom!” ‡
- Wednesday, February 5 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Stop Trump’s Power Grab”
- Friday, February 7 to Monday, February 17: 2301 S King Drive (McCormick Place), Group will gather for their event “2025 Chicago Auto Show” *
- Friday, February 7 at 4:30pm: 101 W Ida B Wells (Citizenship and Immigration Services), Group will gather for their cause “Protect Immigrant Rights”
- Saturday, February 8 at 1:00pm: 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower), Group will gather for their cause “Speak for Those Who Can’t” **
- Thursday, February 13 at 10:00am: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Day Without Immigrants, Part 2”
- Thursday, February 13 at 10:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group may gather for their cause “Wear Red – United we Stand, Divided we Fall”
- Friday, February 14 at 6:00pm: 322 E Illinois (AMC Theater), Group may gather for their event “Valentine’s Day Special Trend” ^
- Saturday, February 15 at 1:00pm: 220 E Chicago (Seneca Park), Group will gather for their cause “Fight for Trans Healthcare”
- Saturday, February 15 at 1:00pm: 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower), Group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE – No One is Illegal” **
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests related to incoming federal administration are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Event is outside of urban core, yet will impact traffic in South Loop and surrounding areas
** = Note that protests listed at 401 N Wabash generally gather in plaza south of river at Upper Wacker and Wabash
‡ = Pro-Palestinian group protesting censorship of exhibition at City cultural property
^ = Trend events are teen gatherings organized online; attendance is highly weather-dependent
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 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 to 10 states across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. We employ more than 4,000 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.