In cooperation 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
- Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their event “World Cup Watch Party” *
- Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00pm: 430 S Michigan (Roosevelt University Library), Group may gather for their cause “Protest Peoples Gas ICC Forum”
- Friday, July 17 at 4:30pm: 230 S Columbus (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Cuba Solidarity Protest”
- Friday, July 17 at 6:30pm: 501 S DuSable Lake Shore, Group will gather for their cause “John Lewis Candlelight Vigil”
- Saturday, July 18 at 6:30pm: 100 E Erie (Chinese Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Anniversary of the Persecution of Falon Gong”
- Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30pm: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Ritual of Grief and Solidarity Amidst a World in Pieces”
- Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25: 1410 Special Olympics (Soldier Field), Group will gather for their event “Karol G Concert”
- Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25: 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park), Group will gather for their event “Chicago Gospel Fest”
- Saturday, July 25 at 11:00am: 500 S Michigan (Congress Hotel), Group may gather for their cause “Justice for All”
- Saturday, July 25 at 11:00am: 455 N Cityfront (Indian Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Stand with India’s Students”
- Saturday, July 25 at 12:00pm: 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago Gathering in Support of Karmelo Anthony”
- Sunday, July 26 at 12:00pm: 806 N Michigan (Water Tower), Group may gather for their cause “Unity for Iran”
- Sunday, July 26 at 2:00pm: 122 S Michigan (Philippine Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “The People’s State of the Nation Address Rally”
- Sunday, July 26 at 7:30pm: 1000 N DuSable Lake Shore (Oak St Beach), Group may gather for their event “Chicago Beach Party” **
- Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00pm: 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower), Group will gather for their cause “The U.S. Has Lost Its War on Iran” ^
- Wednesday, July 29 at 11:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Stand for Assyria. Stand for Our Future”
- Thursday, July 30 at 10:00am: 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group may gather for their cause “Press Conference and Rally to Support Medicare/Medicaid”
- Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2: 200 S Columbus (Grant Park), Group will gather for their event “Lollapalooza Music Festival”
- Ongoing: Short-notice protests opposing current federal administration policies will continue with localized traffic and transit disruptions
Notes/Analysis
* = City of Chicago will hold ongoing World Cup watch parties in Daley Plaza for afternoon/evening matches
** = One of an ongoing series of gatherings of youth/young adults organized online; Attendance is highly weather-dependent
^ = Depending on size of group, police perimeter may move protest across river to plaza at 325 N Wabash
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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