We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Friday, August 7th through Saturday, August 29th. Tentative info for the public gatherings and protest activity is listed below:
- Friday, August 7th, 2020 at Federal Plaza (200 S. Dearborn St.), time is 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “No ICE Citizen Academy in Chicago: Abolish ICE Now.”
- Saturday, August 8th, 2020 at 900 N Cambridge, time is 4:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Gun Violence March for Peace.”
- Saturday, August 8th, 2020 at Daley Plaza (50 W Washington), time 5:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Dismantle & Defund CPD.”
- Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at Grant Park (50 W Washington), time is 10:30 am. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Mothers United for Justice March.”
- 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).”
- Friday, August 14th at Grant Park (E Jackson and S Columbus), time is 11:00 am. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Rename Columbus Drive from this Murderer.”
- Friday, August 14th at Daley Center (50 W Washington), time is 6:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “BLM March/Rally: 75 Women of Color Murdered Memorial.”
- Saturday, August 15th at 5500 S Dan Ryan 90/94 Expressway, time is 12:00 pm. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “BLM March: Shutdown Our Day Ryan.”
- 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.”
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).