We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 235 S Columbus (Grant Park). The group will gather for their cause “Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive Victory Rally and Caravan.”
- 11:00 pm at 1521 S Linn White (Northerly Island). The group will gather for their cause/event “City Holiday Fireworks Display.”
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
- 3:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “2nd Annual March/Boycott 4th of July: Police Brutality.” (Some sources list protest location as Millennium Park, online organizer page indicates Federal Plaza)
Thursday, July 8th, 2021
- 4:00 pm at an unknown Chicago Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “We Can’t Wait: March and Rally to Win Citizenship and Stop Deportations Now.”
Saturday, July 17th, 2021
- 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
- 11:00 am at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”
Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021
- This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
- 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon).”
- 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”
Safety Tips:
- 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
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
- NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
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).