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Chicago shows up 250,000 strong
Chicagoan were part of the 7,000,000 Americans who gathered in powerful, peaceful protest against Donald Trump’s agenda. We were united in our distain and distrust of this administration.
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October “No Kings” rally is critical; city is under siege
You’ve seen the headlines. You know that Chicago is currently under siege by federal agents. Are you ready to take back the city and rise up against the Trump administration’s authoritarian invasion?
Mark your calendar to represent Chicago in the nationwide No Kings rallyon Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon to 2 pm CDT in ButlerField/Grant Park. Show the city and the world that Chicago is united in opposition to illegal and unnecessary attacks by federal agents against our neighbors, our communities and our democracy.
We don’t accept a “want-to-be” king, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption and cruelty.
(Registration is not necessary to participate.)
If you’d like to head downtown with Indivisible Lincoln Square, meet us at the Damen Brown Line station. We’ll catch the first train to the Loop after 10:45 a.m. — just look for the “RESIST” banner on the platform!
Once downtown, we’ll get off at Adams & Wabash, walk one block north to Monroe, then east past Columbus Dr. to Butler Field (just south of Monroe). That’s where you’ll find the Indivisible Chicago tent and banner if you’re meeting us there instead.
Call our Illinois senators and tell them to hold the line in this Trump Shutdown
With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases approaching, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis or put checks on Trump’s lawless power-grabs.
So far, all but three Senate Dems and Independents -- Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King -- have held the line against Republicans’ dangerous budget.
Call our Illinois senators to thank them for holding the line. You are behind them as long as they continue to fight!
Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator for Illinois
Chicago: (312) 353-4952
Springfield: (217) 492-4062
D.C. : (202) 224 -2152
Email form
TAMMY DUCKWORTH, U.S. Senator for Illinois Chicago: (312) 886-3506
Springfield: (217) 528-6124
D.C. :(202) 224-2854
Email form
Did you hear us?
Lincoln Square turned out in force for our first Chicagoland Day of Action!
More than forty Indivisible Lincoln Square volunteers rallied at key intersections last Sunday, greeted by a chorus of honks and cheers from neighbors.
And we weren’t alone—Indivisible chapters across the city took action too. Check out ABC’s coverage of the city-wide day of action here and catch our Instagram reel here.
Bigger and better Hands off Chicago and No Kings
Here in Chicago. we know how to rise-up, fight back, and support each other.
It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing these illegal and unnecessary attacks against our neighbors, our communities, and our democracy.
Our actions and resistance are necessary as Trump sends militarized agents into our communities, silences voters and voices, and hands billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship.
We won’t accept a want to be king, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Join us in Chicago on October 18th to declare Hands Off Chicago and No Kings!
Chalk the walk for Hands Off Chicago/No Kings
Neighbors in Ravenswood Garden have organized a neighborhood-wide chalking effort to help build awareness of the HANDS OFF CHICAGO/NO KINGS DAY rally on October 18 from 12 noon-3:00 pm at Butler Field/Grant Park. This is a fun and easy activity that really can help if you are looking for something constructive to do!
You may know that one goal for the upcoming HANDS OFF CHICAGO/NO KINGS DAY rally on October 18th is to double the number of participants who turned out for the June event. With June participation estimated around 4.5- 5 million people, national Indivisible organizers are hoping for at least 10 million participants nationwide this fall. To accomplish this, we need A LOT of publicity and encouragement to get folks out and rallying!
We have less than 4 weeks until the October 18th rally - we are hoping to continue the chalking effort each week until the event. Want to participate? It’s easy!
Fill out this form to let the organizers know you are interested in participating.
Information on where and what to chalk will be sent to you. The goal is to spread ourselves out and around the neighborhood, so we are not all chalking the same concentrated area. In general, areas to chalk include around L stops, schools, parks, coffee shops, stores, etc. Anywhere you usually travel is good!
Federal funding deadline looms: email your senators to stop cuts to healthcare
From national Indivisible
We’re just one week away from a crucial federal funding deadline, and Republicans appear fully committed to shutting down government rather than doing anything to restore constitutional checks on Trump’s authoritarian power-grabs or to stop his massive healthcare cuts.
Our senators need to know we expect them to fight like hell against any funding bill that enables Trump’s healthcare cuts or hands him a blank check.
Contact our Illinois senators and tell them that you are concerned about the upcoming government funding fight and that they must fight for a spending bill that protects healthcare and puts meaningful checks on Trump.
Call or email our Illinois senators:
Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator for Illinois
Chicago: (312) 353-4952
Springfield: (217) 492-4062
D.C. : (202) 224 -2152
TAMMY DUCKWORTH, U.S. Senator for Illinois
Chicago: (312) 886-3506
Springfield: (217) 528-6124
D.C. :(202) 224-2854
Bigger and better Hands off Chicago and No Kings
Here in Chicago. we know how to rise-up, fight back, and support each other.
It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is united in opposing these illegal and unnecessary attacks against our neighbors, our communities, and our democracy.
Our actions and resistance are necessary as Trump sends militarized agents into our communities, silences voters and voices, and hands billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship.
We won’t accept a want to be king, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Join us in Chicago on October 18th to declare Hands Off Chicago and No Kings!
No Kings Day October 18, 2025
Date: October 18, 2025
Time: 12 noon-3:00 pm
Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St., Chicago
Register➜
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.