In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security Group is actively monitoring the following anticipated special events and protests 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
- Sunday, November 1 at 7:00am: 301 S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather/run for their event “Hot Chocolate Run” *
- Sunday, November 1 at 12:00pm: 180 E Pearson, Group will gather for their cause “Candlelight Vigil to Honor the 20th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Chicago Activist Malachi Ritscher” **
- Sunday, November 1 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “March for Nolan Xavier Wells”
- Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00pm: Loop Location TBD, Various groups have stated intent to gather on night of national election
- Saturday, November 7 at 12:00pm: Loop Location TBD, Group will gather/march for their cause “We March – Hands Off Chicago”
- Sunday, November 8 at 7:15pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30am: 24 E Wacker (Chicago Riverwalk), Group will gather for their event “Veterans Day Service”
- 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 running event with more than 20,000 participants and extensive localized street closures; organizer website may be found here: https://hotchocolate15k.com/city/chicago/
** = Chicago activist Ritscher set himself on fire (self immolation) in 2006 to protest the invasion of Iraq
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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