In partnership with fellow cross-sector public safety organizations, Titan Security is monitoring the following special events and demonstrations in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are grouped into two-week periods and updated on a constant basis.
Anticipated Protests and Events
- Thursday, July 4 at 2:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Say No to Celebrating America”
- Thursday, July 4 at 4:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather/march for their cause “Independence for All: Stop the U.S. Back Genocide in Gaza” #
- Friday, July 5: Time TBD at city/county political locations; Group may gather for their cause “F*ck the DNC Fridays” **
- Saturday, July 6 at 8:00am: E Jackson/S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “NASCAR Chicago Street Race” *
- Saturday, July 6 at 11:00am: E Roosevelt/S Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “Fair CFD Contract: Police and Fire United”
- Sunday, July 7 at 8:00am: E Jackson/S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “NASCAR Chicago Street Race” *
- Thursday, July 11 at 3:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day”
- Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14: 1901 W Madison (United Center), Group will gather for their event “Windy City Smokeout”
- Friday, July 12: Time TBD at city/county political locations, Group may gather for their cause “F*ck the DNC Fridays” **
- Saturday, July 13 at 10:00am: 205 E Randolph (Harris Theater), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Loop Alliance + My Block, My Hood, My City Youth Event”
- Saturday, July 13 at 1:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather/march for their cause “End Nine Months of U.S. Backed Genocide in Gaza”
- Ongoing: short-notice protests related to the conflict in Gaza are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: neighborhood street festivals are underway during the summer months in Chicago; ChooseChicago provides detailed listings at https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/festivals-and-special-events/
Notes/Analysis
# = Original location was E Ida B Wells and S Michigan, and some protesters may still arrive there
* = Street closures in effect as of late June; All-day event centered in Grant Park, see specific SecureChicago event entry for more information
** = Turnout has been small, possible locales include Cook County Democratic Party HQ at 134 N LaSalle, McCormick Place at 2301 S Martin Luther King, or Chicago Host Committee Offices at 120 N Racine
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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