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 chronological two-week periods.
Anticipated Events and Protests
- Tuesday, December 16 at 5:00pm: 50 W. Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their event “Lighting of the Menorah”
- Thursday, December 18 at 11:00am: 122 S Michigan (Philippine Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “All Out for Tita Rebecca!”
- Thursday, December 18 at 7:00pm: 50 E Ida B Wells (Auditorium Theater), Group will gather for their cause “Zionist Michael Rappaport is not Welcome in Chicago”
- Friday, December 19 at 8:00am: 160 N LaSalle (State of Illinois), Group will gather for their cause “Protest to Demand Illinois Divest from Genocide”
- Friday, December 19 at 11:30am: 1 E Jackson (DePaul University), Group will gather/march for their cause “Annual Posada for Immigration Reform” ‡
- Saturday, December 20 at 7:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Bears NFL Game”
- Wednesday, December 31 at 6:00pm: Loop Location TBD, Group may gather for their event “Let’s End the Year with Dis Banger 2k26” *
- Wednesday, December 31 at 7:00pm: 200 W Wacker (Riverwalk), Group will gather for their event “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” **
- 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
- Ongoing: Protests at various Starbucks coffee locations may be anticipated during period of union contract negotiations
Notes/Analysis
‡ = Annual Archdiocese gathering/march recreating the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter; Route will include various government offices in Loop
* = Ongoing series of “trend” events organized online by teens and young adults; Attendance is highly weather-dependent ** = Chicago will host national new year’s eve broadcast by ABC network, including fireworks and live music; City event website at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/nye.html
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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