Notice of Protest Activity: January 15–26, 2021

We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Friday, January 15th through Tuesday, January 26th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:

Scheduled Protests/Assemblies

Friday, January 15th, 2021

• 11:30 am at 1501 W Randolph (Union Park). The group will gather for their cause “Fast Food Workers Day of Action for $15/hour.”

Saturday, January 16th, 2021

• 11:30 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “BLM Women of Faith March.”

Monday, January 18th, 2021

• 11:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “MLK Day March and Rally for Anjanette Young.”
• 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Trump Out Now! March and Car Caravan.”

Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

• 4:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Inauguration Eve: Demand Real Change.”

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

• 12:00 – 4:00 pm at 100 W Randolph St (Thompson Center Food Court). The group will gather for their cause “America First – Biden’s Not My President.”

Thursday, January 21st, 2021

• 10:00 am at 838 W Kinzie (City Hall Events) to 22 W Washington (CBS Studio). The group will gather for their cause “March for Reparations Chicago.”

Saturday, January 23rd, 2021

• 12:00 pm at 825 N Carpenter (St. John Cantius) through the Chicago Loop. The group will gather for their cause “March For Life Chicago Car Caravan.”

Monday, January 25th, 2021

• 5:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “World Says No to War on Yemen! (Chicago).”

Tuesday, January 26th, 2021

• 12:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Solidarity Protest in Farmers in India.”

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).