In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security Group is actively monitoring the following anticipated demonstrations and special events in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in two-week chronological periods.
Anticipated Events and Protests
- Monday, November 16 at 6:00pm: 122 S Michigan (Philippine Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Trump Out of the Philippines! Junk Pax Silica!”
- Friday, November 20 at 6:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather for their event “Annual Tree Lighting” *
- Friday, November 20 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Stand with Families and Demand Justice”
- Saturday, November 21 at 5:30pm: 800 N Michigan to 300 N Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Parade”
- Saturday, November 21 at 7:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Millennium Park Takeover” **
- Sunday, November 22 at 12:00pm: 1210 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Football Game”
- Thursday, November 26 at 8:00am: 500 S State, Group will gather/march for their event “Thanksgiving Parade”
- Friday, November 27 at 12:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather for their cause “Shut Down Black Friday for Nolan Wells”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Hotel employees and owners are involved in contentious contract negotiations; Union has authorized strike and rolling picketing and leafleting may be expected at Loop hotels
Notes/Analysis
* = Annual tree lighting ceremony with significant attendance and extensive localized street closures; Program calls for adding fireworks this year
** = Occasional gatherings of teens and young adults organized online; Attendance is highly weather-dependent
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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