In coordination 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
- Monday, January 26 to Sunday, February 1: Various locations, Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Direct Actions” ^
- Wednesday, February 4 at 11:00am: 69 W Washington (Cook County), Group will gather for their cause “Protest at State’s Attorney’s Office”
- Saturday, February 7 to Monday, February 16: 2301 S Dr. Martin Luther King (McCormick Place), Group will gather for their event “2026 Chicago Auto Show” *
- Saturday, February 7 at 1:00pm: S Michigan / E Ida B Wells to 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “Support Human Rights in Iran”
- Saturday, February 7 at 1:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather/march for their cause “One Month After ICE Killing of Renee Good”
- Saturday, February 7 at 2:00pm: 901 N Clark (Washington Sq Park) to 39 E Oak (Loro Piana), Group will gather/march for their cause “Chicago Anti-Fur Rally”
- Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30pm: 230 W Monroe, Group may gather for their cause “Vigil for Gaza”
- Wednesday, February 11 at 5:00pm: 1101 W Jackson (Target), Group may gather for their cause “Tell Target: ICE Out of Minnesota (Mass Product Return)”
- Friday, February 13 at 2:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “National School Walkout”
- Saturday, February 14 at 1:00pm: S Michigan / E Ida B Wells to 50 W Washington, Group will gather/march for their cause “Support Human Rights in Iran”
- Sunday, February 15 at 2:00pm: 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building), Group will gather for their cause “Memorial Rally for Alexei Navalny”
- Ongoing: Deployment of additional federal immigration agents, including Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), may continue; Counterprotests will be frequent and ongoing
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
- Pending/Possible: Organizers have called for a 5:00pm protest at Federal Plaza (230 S Dearborn) on the day of any additional U.S. attacks on the nation of Venezuela or on the nation of Iran [First protest held Saturday, January 3]
Notes/Analysis
^ = Coalition of advocacy and labor groups is holding multiple demonstrations related to killing of Veteran Administration nurse by federal agents in Minneapolis; Primary location will be Jesse Brown VA hospital (820 S Damen) but other locations possible
* = Event is located just south of Chicago Loop, yet will have significant media coverage and traffic impacts
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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