Titan Security, in partnership with our cross-sector public safety providers, is monitoring a series of demonstrations and special events in or near the Chicago Loop.
Anticipated Events/Demonstrations
- Monday, August 15 at 6:00pm: 78 E Washington (Chicago Cultural Center), Group will gather for their cause “76th Independence Day of India” *
- Tuesday, August 16 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Flag Raising – Pakistan Independence Day”
- Wednesday, August 17 at 8:00am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “City Council Bike Jam”
- Thursday, August 18 at 11:00am: 100 N Riverside (Boeing HQ), Group will gather for their cause “Demand Gov. Pritzker Stop Funding War Profiteers”
- Friday, August 19 at 4:30pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend Meetup”
- Saturday, August 20 at 8:00am: 1200 N LaSalle (Planned Parenthood), Group will gather for their cause “Rally for Justice”
- Saturday, August 20 at 6:00pm: 600 E Grand (Navy Pier), Group will gather for their cause “Ukraine Forever – Ukrainian Independence Commemoration” **
- Sunday, August 21 at 2:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower Place) to 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather/march for their cause “Arm Ukraine Now, A Woman’s Silent Protest”
- Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00pm: W Randolph / N Clark, Group will gather for their cause “ECPS Now!”
- Wednesday, August 24 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Flag Raising Ceremony for Ukraine” **
- Friday, August 26 at 5:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass”
- Friday, August 26 at 6:00pm: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). Group will gather for their cause “On Women’s Equality Day We Speak Out to Expand Abortion Care in IL Now!”
- Sunday, August 28 at 6:00am: 600 E Randolph to 900 S Columbus, Group will gather for their event “Chicago Triathlon”
- Wednesday August 31 at 7:30am: N Broadway/N Halsted to W Washington/N Halsted; Group will gather/ride for their cause “Chicago Bike Grid Now Halsted Bike Bus Run”
- Wednesday, August 31 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Malaysian Flag Raising 2022”
Notes/Analysis
* = one of several gatherings recognizing Indian independence day
** = several possible gatherings for Ukrainian independence day
Safety Tips Near/During Protests
- 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 the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven 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 with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source