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Remember to vote in the Illinois primary on March 17
Voting in this year’s primary is very important!
Numerous seats are up for grabs. From U.S. Senate to Illinois governor to Cook County Board President, a slew of offices are on the primary ballot, and voters will be tasked with identifying candidates that will be vying for the positions when the general election arrives.
Your vote counts, so get out there.
Help needed for the “No Kings Hands Off Chicago” rally on March 28
All hands on deck!
Indivisible Chicago needs your help with the No Kings Hands Off Chicago event scheduled for March 28 in Grant Park. Opportunities to volunteer include setup, cleanup, flyering, leading chants, tent check-in and more.
When: March 28, 1:30 PM CT
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
We are showing up together again on March 28
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people.
No Kings III, March 28, 2026, 1:30 pm, Butler Field Grant Park, East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive, Chicago.
ILS backs Warren, O’Brien, Uniejewski and Kaegi in March primary
Indivisible Lincoln Square is proud to endorse Drake Warren for 10th District Cook County Commissioner; James O’Brien for 13th District State Representative; Nick Uniejewski for 6th District State Senator; and incumbent Fritz Kaegi as Cook County Assessor.
The Illinois general primary election will be held March 17.
Stand up for Science National Day of Action set for March 7
Science is for everyone — and benefits everyone! Chicago will join the Stand up for Science National Day of Action with a downtown rally on March 7.
Time: Saturday, March 7, 1-2:30 CST
Location: Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604
Sign up here
Housing affordability virtual panel set for March 4
Worried about housing affordability in Chicago? This issue is gaining prominence for good reason: nearly half of Chicago renters spend too much on rent and utilities. Indivisible Chicago-South Side is set to host a virtual panel discussion with Abundant Housing Illinois about causes and solutions.
Time: Wednesday, March 4, 7-8 pm CST
Location: Virtual. Join from anywhere
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Indivisible Lincoln Square needs you! Volunteer now
Volunteer to protect our democracy!
ILS is looking for new volunteers!
If you’ve ever wanted to get involved with ILS, the time is now. We need help with committees, events and spreading the word about the good work we do to push back against ICE and the authoritarian Trump regime.
Email us: at indivisible.lincoln.square@gmail.com
ILS backs Warren, O’Brien, Uniejewski and Kaegi in March primary
Indivisible Lincoln Square is proud to endorse Drake Warren for 10th District Cook County Commissioner; James O’Brien for 13th District State Representative; Nick Uniejewski for 6th District State Senator; and incumbent Fritz Kaegi as Cook County Assessor.
The Illinois general primary election will be held March 17.
“Melt the ICE!” by joining the knitted red hat resistance
Here’s hoping the opposition will be seeing red at anti-authoritarian protests around the country. Knitters throughout the U.S. and beyond have hopped on the bandwagon to create red “Melt the Ice” hats in a sign of protest against ICE immigration raids. Proceeds are directed toward aiding immigrants.
How to help
Knitters can buy the pattern on the Ravelry knitting community site.
Local knit shop Knit 1, 3856 N. Lincoln, is collecting red hats for distribution through the end of February.
Indivisible Lincoln Square joins group urging Pritzker to opt out of Trump’s school voucher plan
Indivisible Lincoln Square on Jan. 27 joined a statewide coalition of organizations urging Gov. JB Pritzker to oppose the Trump Administration’s plan for a new federal school voucher program.
The coalition of 46 community, civil rights, good government, labor and faith-based organizations opposes the new federal legislation on the grounds that it diverts private dollars to public schools.
The federal voucher program, part of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” “will do grave harm to the public good, in particular Illinois’ public schools, which serve nine out of ten of the children in our state,” attests the group, in its public letter to the governor.
State launches portal to report ‘Midway Blitz’ ICE abuses
The Illinois Accountability Commission has launched a new submission portal for individuals who witnessed misconduct by federal agents during the federal government’s “Operation Midway Blitz” from September 2025 through year end.
The IAC is an independent body established by the state to review federal law enforcement operations in Illinois. It will conduct public hearings and issue an interim report on its findings by Jan. 31, 2026.
Click here to submit information on ICE abuses to the commission.
Join Indivisible Chicago for a resistance sing-along
Feel like raising your voice?
Join Indivisible Chicago for an evening of socializing and resistance singing!
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 26, 6 - 9pm CST
WHERE: Atlantic Bar+Grill, 5062 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60625
Civic engagement film “Join or Die” to screen at Sultzer
The words “join or die” were made famous by a Colonial-era political cartoon calling for the American colonies to coalesce in the face of oppression. Fittingly, they are also the title of a 2023 documentary about the importance of community connections based on the work of political scientist Robert Putnam.
WHERE: Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60625
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, 1 pm to 3 pm CST
ILS Connection Circles
Do you have a great idea for how to help our community but need a buddy to partner with? Are you eager to help but unsure how or where? Do you just need more time with like-minded people who can help you find a way to channel your nervous energy (aka rage)?
Join us as we launch Connection Circles - small group meetings where we’ll get to know each other, talk about a topic of interest and identify ways we can build stronger communities through political action.
Multiple dates and times are available. Please sign up for one slot only. Hosts will be in touch before the event to share the exact location and other details.
Click Read more for dates.
Curious about canvassing? We’ve got the answers!
To see the change we want, progressives must take back control of Congress. Congress can and should be fighting back against the authoritarian Trump regime.
Knocking on voters' doors and engaging them in one-on-one conversations is the single most effective way to win their vote.
Whether you've never canvassed or just need to shake off the rust, this live training class is for you. We show you what to expect; lead you through the process step-by-step; share tips accumulated over years of experience; and answer all your questions and concerns.
Go here to sign up.
For dates, click on Read More ➜
Say NO to Trump's Illegal War with Venezuela!
Join Indivisible in making calls to the Senate to reject Trump’s escalations in Venezuela.
On the night of January 2, Trump launched an attack that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Now Trump has declared that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela and control oil production until a transition of power can take place. He is disregarding national sovereignty and forcing regime change, all without authorization from Congress and without citing evidence of a legitimate threat to the United States.
We need fast, meaningful outreach to Congress to prevent Trump’s continued power grab, escalating violence in the region, and putting US service members and civilians in danger unnecessarily. Congress must check this regime’s lawless violence, or there’s no telling where this will end. The Constitution states clearly that war powers belong to Congress—not the White House. Congress can immediately pass a War Powers Resolution that would mandate a halt to Trump’s military operations–and it’s important they act fast.
For how to contact your representatives, click on Read More
ICE out for good
From national Indivisible
Renee Nicole Good’s tragic death this week was not an isolated incident; over the past year federal agents have shot numerous people -- two in Portland just yesterday. Thirty-two have died in ICE custody. Many, many more have had their lives shattered by detention, family separation, and deportation.
We need more defiance at the state and local level. We need to target ICE’s funding at the federal level. And right now, we need to be in the streets shining a light on ICE’s pattern of unchecked violence, raising our voices to demand: ICE OUT FOR GOOD.
That’s why Indivisible and a broad coalition of partners are banding together for the nationwide ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday. We hope you’ll join us.
Find an event➜ (check back often as new events are being planned and posted)
Say NO to Trump's Illegal War with Venezuela!
Join Indivisible in urgently making calls to the Senate to reject Trump’s escalations in Venezuela.
On the night of January 2, Trump launched an attack that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Now Trump has declared that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela and control oil production until a transition of power can take place. He is disregarding national sovereignty and forcing regime change, all without authorization from Congress and without citing evidence of a legitimate threat to the United States.
We need fast, meaningful outreach to Congress to prevent Trump’s continued power grab, escalating violence in the region, and putting US service members and civilians in danger unnecessarily. Congress must check this regime’s lawless violence, or there’s no telling where this will end. The Constitution states clearly that war powers belong to Congress—not the White House. Congress can immediately pass a War Powers Resolution that would mandate a halt to Trump’s military operations–and it’s important they act fast.
For how to contact your representatives, click on Read More
Digital Security Recommendations
The Working Group on “Digital Security” recommends that people begin to take sensible precautions with their digital use. This includes computers, tablets and cell phones. Specifically, we suggest you review the “Security Essentials” found on the website “Digital Security Checklists for Activists.” This website has a series of checklists for activists. These checklists are quite thorough and can be a bit daunting. However, in our current environment, it is important to begin implementing many of these suggestions.
Quoted from Security Essentials: “Every click, message, and location ping creates a digital trail that can be used against activists and organizers. Law enforcement regularly demands data from tech companies to identify and surveil people working for social change."
This guide helps you minimize your digital trail. These steps won't make you invisible, but they'll make it substantially harder for authorities to:
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