We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Thursday, November 5th through Sunday, November 15th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Thursday, November 5th, 2020
- 3:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Anonymous Million Mask March Chicago 2020.”
- 4:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Center). The group will gather for their cause “Every Vote Counts Action” (Note: Likely merging with group at Federal Plaza).
- 5:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Every Vote Counts, Drive Out Trump/Pence.”
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
- 1:00 pm at 1500 W Randolph (Union Park). The group will gather for their causes “Trump/Pence Out Now” and “Rally to Defend Election.”
- 4:00 pm at 120 E Delaware (Four Season). The group will gather for their cause “Stop Major Fundraiser to Fund (Chicago Police).”
Saturday, November 14th, 2020
- 11:00 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “Family of Amaria Speak Out, Murdered in Gun Violence.”
Sunday, November 15th, 2020
- 2:00 pm at 301 S Columbus (Buckingham Fountain) to 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza).The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE March.”
Saturday, November 21st, 2020
- 12:00 pm at 175 N State (Chicago Theater). The group will gather for their cause “Shutdown State Street: We Get No Justice.”
Friday, November 27th, 2020
- 5:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park) to 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building). The group will gather for their cause “BLM March and Rally: No Black Friday/Defund the Police.”
- 5:00 pm at 400 N Michigan (Wrigley Building). The group will gather for their cause(s) “Shutdown Mag Mile: We Get No Justice” and “Justice 4 Jacob.”
Monday, November 30th, 2020
- 12:00 pm at 227 W Monroe (AT&T Center). The group will gather for their cause “Cyber Monday Protest of Amazon for Community, Workers, and Environmental Justice.”
Safety Tips:
- 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
- If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
Additional Resources:
- Demonstration Building Security Preparedness Checklist – Click Here
- BOMA/Chicago Best Practices Guide for Civil Unrest/Disturbances/Protests – Click Here
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).