Chicago Protest and Event Activity: June 15 to June 30, 2025

In consultation with our cross-sector public safety partners, Marksman Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated special events and demonstrations in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in chronological two-week periods.

Anticipated Demonstrations and Events

• Monday, June 16 at 11:30am: 491 N Columbus (Ogden Plaza Park), Group may gather for their cause “Rally to Demand the University of Illinois System Divest”
• Monday, June 16 at 11:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Hunger Strike to Stop Starving Gaza” *
• Tuesday, June 17, 10:00am to 5:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Gaza Teach-In” *
• Tuesday, June 17 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “World Refugee Day 2025”
• Wednesday, June 18 at 9:00am: 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause “Regarding the City Curfew Ordinance”
• Wednesday, June 18 at 4:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Vigil Honoring Children of Gaza” *
• Thursday, June 19 at 3:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Solidarity Hours with Hunger Strikers” *
• Friday, June 20 at 8:00am: 160 N LaSalle (State of Illinois), Group will gather for their cause “Divest All Illinois Tax Dollars”
• Friday, June 20 at 4:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Trend” ^
• Friday, June 20 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Abolish ICE!”
• Saturday, June 21 at 12:00pm: 901 N Clark Street (Washington Sq Park), Group will gather for their cause “Hey JB, Set Them Free!”
• Saturday, June 21 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Emergency Mobilization Defend Trans Healthcare”
• Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm: 835 N Michigan (Water Tower Place), Group will gather/march for their cause “Weekly (Pro-Palestinian) March”
• Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm: E Ida B Wells/S Michigan, Group will gather for their cause “Hands Off Iran!”
• Saturday, June 21 at 4:00pm: 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower), Group may gather for their cause “Bring Your Friends, Bring Your Flags!”
• Sunday, June 22 at 5:30pm: 111 S Michigan (Art Institute), Group will gather for their cause “Stop the Unprovoked, Illegal War of Aggression Against Iran”
• Sunday, June 22 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Stop the War on Iran!”
• Monday, June 23 at 5:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Hands Off Iran!”
• Monday, June 23 at 5:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Gaza Teach-In” *
• Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30am: 300 E North Water, Group may gather for their cause “First Amendment Peaceful Protest (Unknown)”
• Tuesday, June 24 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Teach-In: Hunger Strikes and Irish-Palestinian Solidarity” *
• Tuesday, June 24 at 6:00pm: S State / Van Buren (Pritzker Park), Group may gather for their cause “June Mass Meeting: Reporting Back from Protests in LA”
• Tuesday, June 24 at 8:00pm: 115 S Sangamon, Group will gather for their cause “Israelism (Movie) Screening”
• Wednesday, June 25 at 11:45am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Union Picket” **
• Wednesday, June 25 at 12:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “ICE Out of Federal Workplaces” **
• Wednesday, June 25 at 4:30pm: 555 W Monroe (State of Illinois), Group will gather for their cause “Vigil Honoring Children of Gaza”
• Thursday, June 26 at 12:00pm: 238 S Riverside (Union Station), Group may gather for their cause “Rally to Fix & Fund Public Transit”
• Thursday, June 26 at 2:00pm: 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters), Group will gather for thier cause “Save Our Schools Rally”
• Thursday, June 26 at 5:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Teach In with Hunger Strikers” *
• Thursday, June 26 at 6:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago, No War on Iran!”
• Friday, June 27 at 4:00pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Solidarity Hours with Hunger Strikers” *
• Saturday, June 28 at 2:00pm: Loop Location TBD, Group will gather/march for their cause “National Day of Protest: No War With Iran!”
• Saturday, June 28 at 2:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group will gather for their cause “Stop the Genocide!”
• Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
• Ongoing: Daily protests announced at 55 E Monroe/50 E Adams for immigration hearing/court proceedings, and at 101 W Ida B Wells for regional ICE offices
• Ongoing: Weekly protests midday on Saturdays are anticipated to continue at Tesla dealerships near the Loop, including 717 S Des Plaines and 901 N Rush, with localized traffic and transit disruptions

Notes/Analysis

^ = Social-media driven gatherings of teens and young adults; Attendance is highly weather-dependent * = Part of two (2) week-long pro-Palestinian protest events at Federal Plaza, 230 S Dearborn ** = Protests at Federal Plaza may be interrelated

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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