In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is actively 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
- Friday, November 1 at 10:00am: 555 W Monroe (State of Illinois), Group may gather for their cause “J.B. Pritzker, Shut Down Menard”
- Friday, November 1 at 11:30am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Rally for El!”
- Saturday, November 2 at 10:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “Women’s March in Chicago: We are Not Going Back”
- Saturday, November 2 at 1:00pm: E Wacker/N Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “No Votes for Genocide!” *
- Saturday, November 2 at 7:00pm: 838 W Kinzie (Recess Bar), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Blackout Ride (Motorcycle Caravan)”
- Sunday, November 3 at 7:00am: 100 N Columbus, Group will gather/run for their event “Hot Chocolate Run”
- Sunday, November 3 at 2:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Chicago MAGA Jubilee”
- Monday, November 4 at 11:30am: 69 W Washington (Cook County), Group may gather for their cause “Kim Foxx Don’t Pass the Buck! Free Them All!”
- Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Remember the 5th of November: Million Mask March” **
- Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Day After Election Rally (Free Palestine)”
- Saturday, November 9 at 12:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Protest the Genocide Perpetrated by Government of Ethiopia on Amhara Population”
- Sunday, November 10 at 12:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Monday, November 11 at 10:30am: 44 E Wacker (Riverwalk Vietnam Veterans Memorial), Group will gather for their event “Veterans Day Observance” ^
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests responding to the November 5 national election may be anticipated, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests related to the conflict in Gaza are anticipated to continue, including localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Group will begin to gather at 1:00pm; march beginning around 2:30pm
** = Commemorates date Guy Fawkes was arrested for planning to blow up English Parliament building; Cause and image have been adopted by Anonymous group
^ = Pro-Palestinian, anti-war group planning counter-demonstration at 11:00am
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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