We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 29th. Tentative info for the public gatherings and protest activity is listed below:

Scheduled Protests/Assemblies

Friday, August 14th, 2020

• 11:00 am at Grant Park (E Jackson and S Columbus). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Rename Columbus Drive from this Murderer.”
• 5:00 pm at Jackson Boulevard & State Street. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Protest Leading up to the Dan Ryan Shutdown.”
• 6:00 pm at the Cook County Administration (69 W Washington). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “BLM March/Rally: 75 Women of Color Murdered Memorial.”

Saturday, August 15th, 2020

• 8:00 am at E Ida B Wells / S Michigan Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Justice for Breonna Taylor Run/Walk” (recurring Sat event)
• 11:00 am at 22nd Street / S State St to 55 Street (Washington Park). The group will assemble regarding their campaign. “March-Caravan: Economic Justice/Take Back Our Land.”
• 12:00 pm at 39 W 47th Street to 4300 S Dan Ryan 90/94 Expressway to E Roosevelt / S Michigan. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “BLM March: Shutdown Our Dan Ryan.”*
• 2:00 pm at 1100 S Homan Sq. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Support Your Police Homan Square” and “Counter Rally”**
• 3:00 pm at ABC 7 (190 N State St). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Save Our Children Rally” (associated with QAnon conspiracy theorists)
• 4:00 pm at the Bean at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Defund CPD & Abolish ICE Action.”

Sunday, August 16th, 2020

• 4:00 pm at N Pulaski / W Madison. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Revival or Riot.”**

Monday, August 17th, 2020

• 1:00 pm at a TBD location in the Loop. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Rally to Stop the Eviction Avalanche.”
• 3:30 pm at Wacker Dr and Wabash Ave near the Trump Tower. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Speak Out: DNC Starts – Our Power is in the Streets!”
• 4:00 pm at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “HERchi: Tired But Ready: Protest Against Oppressive Systems in Chicago.”

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

• 11:00 am at N Des Plaines / W Lake St. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black to the Future: Caravan to #DefundCPD.”

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

• 10:30 am at the Bean at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Mercy Close? We Say No!”
• 6:00 pm at the Bean at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Save Our Children Rally.” (associated with QAnon conspiracy theorists)

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

• 11:30 am at 111 S Michigan Ave to 71 W Van Buren to 69 W Washington. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Due Process Right Kellz (R Kelly).”
• 11:45 am at 800 N Michigan Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Chicago Protest: Canada Goose Reopening.”

Friday, August 21st, 2020

• 11:30 am at 111 S Michigan Ave to 71 W Van Buren to 69 W Washington. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Due Process Right Kellz (R Kelly).”

Saturday, August 22nd, 2020

• 11:30 am at 111 S Michigan Ave to 71 W Van Buren to 69 W Washington. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Due Process Right Kellz (R Kelly).”
• 5:00 pm at Federal Plaza (230 S Dearborn). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black Lives Matter: Defund the Police Rally & March.”

Friday, August 28th, 2020

• 5:00 pm at 900 N Cambridge. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Gun Violence March for Peace.”

Saturday, August 29th, 2020

• 12:00 pm at the Thompson Center (100 W Randolph). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Demand Gov. Pritzker Declare Gun Violence State Crises Now.”
• 12:00 pm at the Water Tower Place (835 N Michigan Ave). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “”Where’s Our Children National March.” (likely QAnon) 
• 5:00 pm at the Wrigley Building (400 N Michigan). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black Lives Matter March: Shutdown our Magnificent Mile.”

* Events which are expected to have significant attendance

** Events at locations where police/protester conflicts have previously occurred

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).