We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st through Saturday, October 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Daily Protests
- 2:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Day After Day Demand Trump/Pence Out Now!” [Through Election]
Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
- 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Aviation Works for #ReliefNow.”
- 2:00 pm at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “Take Back the Budget, Defund CPD.”
Saturday, October 24th, 2020
- 8:00 am at S Michigan and E Ida B Wells (Grant Park). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago: October Justice Walk/Run.”
- 9:30 am from the suburbs to W Grand to N Wells to W Illinois to N State to Wacker to 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Patriots for Trump Combined Caravan Parade and Rally.”
- 12:00 pm at N Michigan / E Madison (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Paint Black Lives Matter Rosa Parks Mural on Millennium Park.”
Sunday, October 25th, 2020
- 11:00 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for the cause “Red Cloak Women’s Rights Protest: Chicago.”
Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
- 12:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “”Equal Pay Day Rally 2020.”
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
- 6:00 pm at N Michigan and E Madison (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children / BLM Protest (QAnon).”
Friday, October 30th, 2020
- 5:00 pm at 1412 W Washington (Fraternal Order of Police). The group will gather for their cause “Black Lives Matter: FOP Endorses Racist Trump.”
Saturday, October 31st, 2020
- 8:00 am at S Michigan and E Ida B Wells (Grant Park). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago: October Justice Walk/Run.”
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).