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
- Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 16: 1600 N Lake Shore (North Ave Beach), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Air & Water Show” *
- Saturday, August 15 at 9:00am: 455 N Cityfront Plaza (Indian Consulate), Group may gather for their cause “Protest India Independence Day Flag Raising”
- Saturday, August 15 at 12:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Solider Field), Group will gather for their event “Bears NFL Preseason Game”
- Saturday, August 15 at 3:00pm: 1000 N DuSable Lake Shore (Oak St Beach), Group may gather for their event “Oak Street Beach Takeover” ^
- Saturday, August 15 at 5:00pm: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group may gather for their event “Teen Takeover Downtown Chicago” ^
- Sunday, August 16 at 8:00pm: LaSalle / Stockton (Benjamin Franklin Monument), Group may gather for their event “Lime Scooter Takeover” ^
- Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00am: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Rally to Free Keshia Golden”
- Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00am: 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “In Solidarity with Pawo Lobga Rangzen” **
- Wednesday, August 19 at 11:00am: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower) to 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather/march for their cause “Global Week of Protest – Communist China” **
- Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22 at 6:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Chris Brown and Usher Concert”
- Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 6:00pm: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “BTS Concert”
- Saturday, August 29 at 3:00pm: 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Call for Ending the Persecution of Falun Gong in China”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = Event is outside of Chicago Loop, yet size and scope will cause significant, localized traffic disruptions; Anti-war protest activity is highly likely
** = Two events/groups will likely merge at consular location
^ = One of a series of gathering of youth and young adults organized online; Attendance is highly weather-dependent
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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