Notice of Protest Activity: March 10–26, 2021

We have received information indicating multiple public gatherings and protests scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th through Friday, March 26th. Tentative info for the protest activity is listed below:

Scheduled Protests/Assemblies

Ongoing Protests through April

• Unknown time at 110 N Carpenter (McDonald’s HQ). The group will gather for their cause. “Don’t Be McFooled. Stop Systemic Racism.”

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

• Unknown time at 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate).The group will gather for their cause “Tibet Independence Movement.”

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

• 10:00 am at 121 N LaSalle (City Hall). The group will gather for their cause “General Iron Must Go.”

Saturday, March 13th, 2021

• 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Breonna Taylor Memorial March: Say Her Name.”

Sunday, March 14th, 2021

• Unknown time at 100 W Erie (Chinese Consulate). The group will gather for their cause “Tibet Independence Movement.”
• 12:00 pm at 700 N Michigan Ave (Saks Fifth Avenue). The group will gather for their cause “It’s Not Fashion, It’s Violence- Fur Protest.”
• 1:00 pm at 2200 N Cannon through the Loop. The group will gather for their cause “Celebration of American Consulate at Dakhla in Moroccan Sahara.”

Monday, March 15th, 2021

• 1:00 pm at 444 N Orleans (Spotify). The group will gather for their cause “Justice at Spotify – Chicago.”

Saturday, March 20th, 2021

• 12:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Endless Wars = Few or No Gains for Working People.”
• 1:00 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Rally in Solidarity with Bessemer, Alabama Amazon Workers.”
• 1:30 pm at 301 S Columbus (Grant Park). The group will gather for their cause “Struggle and Celebration for Black Liberation.”

Thursday, March 25th, 2021

• 5:30 pm at 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza). The group will gather for their cause “Vigil for Yemen: Remembering 6 Years of War.”

Friday, March 26th, 2021

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

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).