In coordination 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 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)” *
- Friday, March 21 at 9:00am: 180 N LaSalle (State of Illinois), Group will gather for their cause “Divest All Illinois Tax Dollars from Occupation and Genocide”
- Saturday, March 22 at 3:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Spring Break Takeover (Trend)” *
- Sunday, March 23 at 7:00am: E Monroe / N Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather/run for their event “Shamrock Shuffle”
- Sunday, March 23 at 11:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Rally to Save USPS”
- Friday, March 28 at 4:00pm: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Annual International Day of Al-Quds”
- Saturday, March 29 at 3:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Spring Break Takeover (Trend)” *
- Sunday, March 30 at 1:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Rally for Trans Visibility” **
- 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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