While protests related to the death of George Floyd have continued throughout the week, and have been largely peaceful, an increase in the number and size of the demonstrations is expected this weekend.
Given the nature of mass gatherings, predicting who will attend and what their motivations will be is difficult and unreliable. It is possible that individuals unassociated with the group will imbed themselves to exploit the group’s emotions and/or incite acts of violence.
Many of the events are scheduled outside of the Central Business District but there are several that may impact the CBD should the demonstrators follow rallies with marches. The following events were located through an open-source search of social media and other sources. These events are subject to change without notice.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds private sector firms to ensure their street-facing cameras are in good working order and recording is enabled.
Additional options to consider can be found in this linked post: Situational Awareness and Security Preparedness.
At this time, curfew, bridge conditions, and access in the Central Business District remain unchanged, but rolling closures of downtown streets, including bridges, should be anticipated depending on the size, nature, and direction of protest activity. The curfew is expected to remain in effect.
It is important to continue to exercise increased vigilance and awareness regarding possible protest activity. The OEMC Operation Center will be monitored accordingly. However, because situations develop and change rapidly, additional attention to monitoring news media and other sources for rapidly developing events would be prudent.
EVENTS NEAR OR IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Friday, 05 June 2020, 3:00 pm
Location: F.O.P. Hall – 1412 W. Washington Blvd. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “FOP NEW LEADERSHIP WILL NOT CHANGE” – (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS EXPECTED TO BE A VERY LARGE RALLY.)
Friday, 05 June 2020, 6:00 pm
Location: Union Park. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Defund CPD: Fund Black Lives!”
Saturday, 06 June 2020, 11:00 am
Location: Union Park – 1501 W Randolph St. The group will assemble for their campaign, “Chicago March of Justice for George Floyd.” The group may attempt to march towards Daley Plaza. (MOVED FROM HUMBOLDT PARK TO UNION PARK)
Saturday, 06 June 2020, 11:00 am
Location: 2100 S Michigan Ave. Group will be marching towards Millennium Park.
Saturday, 06 June 2020, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Ohio Street Beach – 600 N. Lake Shore Drive. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Ohio Street Beach Protest.”
EVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Friday, 05 June 2020, 11:00 am
Location: Little Village Lawndale H.S. – 3120 S. Kostner Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Unity March on 26th St.”
Friday, 05 June 2020, 1:00 pm
Location: 2700 W. Madison to Columbus Park – 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Why We!! BLACK LIVES MATTERS.” Information indicates that the group will march to Columbus Park in Austin. No event page – unknown numbers
Friday, 05 June 2020, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Riviera Theater – 4746 N. Racine Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor.”
Friday, 05 June 2020, 3:00pm
Location: West Lawn Park – 4200 W. Marquette Road to Marquette Park – 6743 S. Kedzie Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Southwest Side Peace March.”
Friday, 05 June 2020, 5:30 pm – 6:15pm
Location: Union Park – 1501 W. Randolph St. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black Jews for Black Lives: Shabbat Gathering with Kol Or.”
Friday, 05 June 2020, 6:00 pm
Location: 3200 W. Marquette Rd. to 26th & Albany. Car Parade through Multiple Districts (002, 003, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011). The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Black & Brown Unity: Car Parade.” Preliminary Route: N/B on Kedzie to 63rd; E/B on 63rd to MLK Dr; N/B on MLK Dr to 47th; W/B on 47th to California; N/B on California to Roosevelt; W/B on Roosevelt to Pulaski; S/B on Pulaski to 26th; E/B on 26th to Albany – Little Village Discount Mall.
Saturday, 06 June 2020, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Edgebrook Elementary School – 5600 W. Hiawatha Avenue to Wildwood Elementary School – 6950 N. Hiawatha Avenue. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Walk to Recognize Racism.”
Saturday, 06 June 2020, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm,
Location: California and North Ave. The group will assemble regarding their campaign “Union Contingent for #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd.”
Information on response measures for civil disturbance and protest activities can be found here.
CITY ROLLS OUT EMERGENCY ALERT PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) today announced an emergency alert program specifically for Chicago’s businesses. Local business owners and managers should text “CHIBIZ” to 67283 or visit www.chicago.gov/chibizalerts to opt-in to receive targeted emergency alerts for the business community via CHIBIZ Emergency Alerts. Businesses that opt-in will also be directed to submit a few business-specific details so that BACP and OEMC can send targeted alerts to specific areas of the city as needed.
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).