In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security Group is actively monitoring the following anticipated protests and special events in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in chronological two-week periods.
Anticipated Events and Protests
- Monday, September 1 at 8:00am: 506 W Harrison (Holiday Inn), Group will gather for their cause “Unfair Lockout: Labor Day Rally”
- Monday, September 1 at 11:00am: 151 N Des Plaines (Haymarket Memorial), Group will gather/march for their cause “Workers Over Billionaires: Labor Day Rally and March” ^
- Monday, September 1 at 2:00pm: N Wabash / W Wacker, Group will gather/march for their cause “Workers Over Billionaires” ^
- Tuesday, September 2 at 10:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza); Group will gather for their cause “Come Out to Support Military Members’ Right to Refuse!”
- Wednesday, September 3 to Friday, September 5: 357 W Chicago (33 Realty/Evernest), Group will gather for their cause “Join the Picket Line”
- Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7: 100 S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “Taste of Chicago Food Festival”
- Saturday, September 6 to Sunday, September 7: 500 S Dearborn to 700 S Dearborn, Group will gather for their event “Printer’s Row Lit Festival”
- Saturday, September 6 at 3:30pm: E Wacker / N Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “End All U.S. Aid to Israel!”
- Saturday, September 6 at 5:00pm: E Ida B Wells / S Michigan, Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Says No Trump No Troops!”
- Sunday, September 7 at 11:00am: 200 N State to 300 S State, Group will gather for their event “Sundays on State”
- Monday, September 8 at 9:30am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Faith Over Fear”
- Monday, September 8 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00pm: E Ida B Wells / S Michigan, Group will gather/march for their cause “Emergency Protest: ICE Out of Chicago!”
- Thursday, September 11 at 11:00am: 444 W Lake, Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Flips Red”
- Friday, September 12 to Monday, September 15: Loop Locations TBD, Group may gather/drive for their event “Mexican Independence Day Weekend Car Caravan(s)” *
- Friday, September 12 at 6:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/ride for their cause “Ride for Palestine”
- Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, September 14: Grant Park, Group will gather for their event “El Grito Festival” **
- Pending: Deployment of additional federal immigration agents, including Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is expected in September; Deployment of National Guard units in tourist districts is also a possibility; Counterprotests will result
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Ongoing: Daily protests are possible at 55 E Monroe/50 E Adams for immigration hearing/court proceedings, and at 101 W Ida B Wells for regional ICE offices
Notes/Analysis
^ = Related rallies on Labor Day, including small “feeder marches” in the morning; most likely outcome is contingent marching from Haymarket to Wacker Drive
* = Annual Mexican Independence Day weekend events often include car caravans in Central and South Loop; expect rolling street closures by Chicago Police
** = Postponed at original Grant Park location; smaller event may take place at St Paul Catholic Church in Pilsen (2127 W 22nd Place) on 09/15
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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