Chicago Protests and Special Events: October 1 to October 15, 2023
In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the fallowing protests and special events anticipated in or near the Chicago Loop.
Anticipated Demonstrations and events
- Wednesday, October 4 at 2:00pm: 50 W. Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Get the Lead Out, Chicago: Rally Behind Safe Drinking Water.”
- Thursday, October 5 at 8:30am: 160 N LaSalle (Bilandic Building), Group will gather for their cause “Grant Clemency for Rico Clark and Free All the Wrongfully Convicted”
- Saturday, October 7 at 7:30am: 300 S Columbus, Group will gather for their event “Abbott Chicago 5K” *
- Sunday, October 8 at 7:00am: 100 S Columbus, Group will gather for their event “Bank of America Chicago Marathon” **
- Sunday, October 8 at 12:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their cause “Protest to Make Chicago Great Again”
- Sunday, October 8 at 1:00pm: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Palestine Resists Occupation”
- Monday, October 9 at 12:30pm: 300 N State, Group will gather for their event “Columbus Day Parade”
- Wednesday, October 11 at 4:30pm: 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group may gather for their cause “Palestine Resists Occupation – Emergency Protest” ***
- Thursday, September 12 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Rally for Israel”
- Friday, October 13 at 1:00pm: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause “Call to Action: Flood City Hall! Support Palestine!”
- Friday, October 13 at 5:30pm: 567 W Lake (CTA Headquarters), Group will gather for their cause “The Cut Carter Protest”
- Saturday, October 14 at 2:00pm: S Michigan / E Ida B Wells to 500 W Madison (Israeli Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Palestine Resists Occupation – Emergency Protest” ***
- Sunday, October 15 at 4:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group will gather for their cause “Rally: 1000 Days Since the Detention of Alexey Navalny”
Notes/Analysis
* = More information on the Abbott 5K may be found here https://www.chicago5k.com/
** = More information on the Chicago Marathon may be found here https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/
*** = Protest organizers often meet prior at S Michigan and E Ida B Wells, then stage a “feeder march” through Loop to 500 W Madison
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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