In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security Group is actively monitoring the following anticipated demonstrations and special events 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
- Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00pm: 320 N Morgan (Google), Group will gather for their cause “No Taxes for War”
- Thursday, April 16 at 10:00am: 330 N Wabash (AMA Headquarters), Group will gather for their cause “Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Now!”
- Sunday, April 19 at 2:00pm: 200 N Halsted, Group will gather/march for their event “Hellenic Heritage Parade”
- Wednesday, April 22 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Jewish United Fund Flag Raising” ^
- Thursday, April 23 at 11:00am: 410 N Wacker (Wrigley Building), Group will gather for their cause “Standing Against the Continued Genocide of the Armenian People”
- Thursday, April 23 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Standing Silent Witness”
- Thursday, April 23 at 4:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza) to 42 W Madison (CPS Headquarters), Group may gather/march for their cause “UNITE Local 1 Food Service Workers Contract”
- Saturday, April 25 at 3:00pm: 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Commemorate the April 25 Peaceful Appeal”
- Saturday, April 25 at 4:00pm: 5 N Wells (Arby’s), Group may gather for their event “Arby’s Takeover” *
- Sunday, April 26 at 3:00pm: Group may gather/ride for their cause “Ride for Palestine Bicycle Caravan”
- Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00pm: 175 N Des Plaines (Haymarket Statue), Group may gather for their cause “Workers’ Memorial Day”
- Thursday, April 30 at 10:00am: 160 N LaSalle (State of Illinois), Group may gather for their cause “Repeal Illinois Anti-Boycott Law Protecting Israel”
- Friday, May 1 at 1:00pm: 1501 W Randolph (Union Park) to Loop, Group will gather/march for their cause “All Out for May Day: Rally and March” (Anticipated route below) **
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- Gather at Union Park (1501 W Randolph) at 1:00pm
- Eastbound on Washington to Racine
- Southbound Racine to Jackson
- Eastbound Jackson to Halsted
- Northbound on Halsted to Washington
- Washington to Daley Plaza for rally
- Friday, May 1 at 10:00am: 1 S Dearborn (Highlands REIT), Group will gather for their cause “No to ICE Profiteers” **
- Friday, May 1 at 11:30am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Stands for the Rule of Law” **
- Ongoing: Late April and early May see a number of “senior ditch days” for local high schools; Groups often meet up at local beaches (Oak, North, Rainbow, etc.) during afternoon hours
- 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
Notes/Analysis
* = One in a series of teen “trend” meet ups organized online; Attendance is highly weather-dependent
** = Annual May Day protest march through the Loop; Attendance weather-dependent but can be very large; May include smaller “feeder marches” to larger events, with a possibility of counterprotesters
^ = Event may draw demonstrators or counterprotesters
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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