Notice of Protest Activity: July 10–31, 2021

We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Saturday, July 10th through Saturday, July 31st. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:

Scheduled Protests/Assemblies

Saturday, July 10th, 2021

• 1:30 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Senator Durbin, We Can’t Wait: Voting Rights, Climate Action & Money for Care Now!”

Sunday, July 11th, 2021

• 2:00 pm at 500 N Michigan to 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Day.”

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

• 8:00 am at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Rally to Support the American Jobs Plan.”

Saturday, July 17th, 2021

• 12:00 pm at 69 W Washington (Cook County). The group will gather for their cause “Where are You Kim Foxx? 75 Women of Color Murdered.”

Saturday, July 24th, 2021

• 11:00 am at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “March for Medicare for All (M4A).”
• 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Abolish ICE / No More Kids in Cages / Biden Close the Camps.”

Sunday, July 25th to August 1st, 2021

• This will take place at various locations and the group will gather for their cause “Animal Activism Mentorship.” (Animal rights activists planning multiple small-scale protest events during week)

Monday, July 26th, 2021

• 12:00 pm at an unknown Loop location. The group will gather for their cause “Holding the Powerful Accountable Protest.”

Friday, July 30th, 2021

• 6:00 pm at 50 W Washington (Daley Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Chicago Critical Mass Bicycle Caravan.”

Saturday, July 31st, 2021

• 4:00 pm at 401 N Wabash (Trump Tower). The group will gather for their cause “Save Our Children March (QAnon).”
• 6:00 pm at 201 E Randolph (Millennium Park). The group will gather for their cause “Lollapalooza: No Justice, No Peace.”

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
• NotifyChicago Notification System – Click Here
• City of Chicago Emergency Guidance for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place – 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).