We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 9th. Tentative info for the public gatherings and protest activity is listed below:

• Friday, July 31st, 2020, at Grant Park (E Jackson / S Columbus), time is 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “No to Racist Symbols.”**
• Friday, July 31st, 2020 at the United Center (1901 W Madison), time is 6:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Native Americans Are Not Your Mascots: Chicago Blackhawks.”
• Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Church (711 W Monroe), time is 9:00 am. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Procession in Support of Black Lives.”
• Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at Grant Park (E Roosevelt / S Michigan), time is 10:00 am. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Loop Neighborhood Chalking.”
• Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at Fraternal Order of Police (1400 W Washington), time is 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Resign FOP Rally/March: Dismantle & Defund CPD.”
• Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph), time is 7:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Solidarity Street: Abolish CPD Block Party.”
• Monday, August 3rd, 2020 from 1901 W. Carroll Ave to City Hall (121 N. LaSalle St), time is 1:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Occupy City Hall Protest & Caravan.”
• Friday, August 7th, 2020 at Federal Plaza (230 S. Dearborn St.), time is 1:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “No ICE Citizen Academy in Chicago.”
• Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at various locations including the Notebaert Museum (2430 N Cannon), time is 2:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “United Wards for Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC).”
• Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at the Wrigley Building (400 N Michigan), time is 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black Lives Matter March: Shutdown our Magnificent Mile.”

** Please note: With temporary removal of Columbus statute, may combine with the group at the United Center

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).