We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th through Monday, August 31st tentative info for the public gatherings and protest activity is listed below:
Scheduled Protests/Assemblies
Ongoing
- At the Daley Center (50 W Washington). The group is gathered for their cause “Occupy Eviction Court.” (through at least 08/22)
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.”
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
- 8:00 am at S Michigan / E Ida B Wells. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Justice for Breonna Taylor Run/Walk.”
- 11:00 am at multiple Post Office locations. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Save the Post Office Saturday.”
- 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.” **
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
- 10:00 am at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Occupy Eviction Court – Rally to Stop the Eviction Avalanche.”
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
- 10:00 am at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Occupy Eviction Court – Rally to Stop the Eviction Avalanche.”
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
- 8:00 – 9:30 am at Michigan Ave & Ida B. Wells Drive. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Justice for Breona Taylor Run/Walk: Chicago.”
- 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.” **
- 3:00 pm at ABC 7 (190 N State St). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Save our Children Protest.”
- 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.”
Monday, August 31st, 2020
- 2:00 pm at the Bean at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Save Our Children Rally.”
Saturday, September 5th, 2020
- 5:00 pm at Federal Plaza (230 S Dearborn). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Trump-Pence Out Now!”
** No longer posted online – may or may not occur
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).