Chicago Special Event and Protest Activity: October 15 to October 31, 2023
In partnership with cross-sector public safety stakeholders, Titan Security Group is monitoring the following protests and events in or near the Chicago Loop.
Anticipated Events and Demonstrations
- 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”
- Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30am: 720 S Michigan (Hilton Hotel), Group will gather for their cause “Protest Personal PAC Fundraiser and Gretchen Whitmer in Downtown Chicago”
- Wednesday, October 18 at 4:30pm: Federal Plaza – 220 S. Dearborn Street. Group will gather for their cause “Stop the Genocide in Gaza! Chicago Emergency Protest!” **
- Thursday, October 19 at 12:00pm: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause “Say No to the Peoples Gas Rate Hike & Yes to Clean & Affordable Buildings”
- Saturday, October 21 at 10:30am: Skinner Park Basketball Courts -1331 W. Monroe St., Group will gather for their event “Unity in the CommUNITY: rally & March”
- Saturday, October 21 at 1:00pm: Michigan Ave. & Ida B. Wells Dr., Group will gather/march for their cause “Chicago Protest! Stop the U.S. – Backed Genocide Against Gaza” **
- Saturday, October 21 at 1:00pm: Max Mara & Louis Vuitton – 900 N. Michigan Ave., Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Fur Protest at Max Mara & Louis Vuitton“
- Saturday, October 21 at 6:00pm: 300 N State to 200 S State, Group will gather/march for their event “Arts in the Dark Parade 2023” ***
- Sunday, October 22 at 4:00pm: Federal Plaza – 230 S. Dearborn St., Group will gather/march for their cause “Rally for Israel” ^
- Monday, October 23 at 11:00am: 500 N Michigan (Egyptian Consulate) to 455 N Cityfront (Turkish Consulate), Group will gather/march for their cause “Stand Up for Palestine”
- Monday, October 23 at 4:00pm: Unknown Loop Address (likely 30 S Wells or 230 S Dearborn), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Jews Say: Ceasefire Now!”
- Thursday, October 26 at 10:00am: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group will gather for their cause “Take our demands directly to the real estate interests who are working around the clock to block Bring Chicago Home”
- Friday, October 27 at 9:00am: 630 W Adams (Heritage Green Park) to 100 N Riverside (Boeing), Group will gather/march for their cause “March to Boot Boeing and Free Palestine”
- Friday, October 27 at 5:30pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Critical Mass Costume Ride”
- Saturday, October 28 at 1:00pm: E Wacker/N Michigan possibly to 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather/march for their cause “Chicago Protest! Stop the U.S. – Backed Genocide Against Gaza” #
- Saturday, October 28 at 2:00pm: 151 E Wacker (Hyatt Regency), Group will gather for their cause “Stop Bombing Gaza! End The U.S. Funded Genocide” #
- Sunday, October 29 at 2:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather for their cause “Protect Ukrainian-Russian War Profiteering”
Notes/Analysis
* / ** = Group often starts “feeder march” before gathering at 500 W Madison or to the area of Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr.
*** = This parade will assemble at State and Wacker and proceed south on State to Van Buren. State Street will be closed from Kinzie to Ida B. Wells; Wacker will be closed from Franklin to Wabash
^ = Counter-protestors are expected to attend this event
# = Groups/demonstrations are likely interrelated
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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