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Remember to vote in the Illinois primary on March 17
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

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.

Click here for an election guide.

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We are showing up together again on March 28
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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.

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Indivisible Lincoln Square needs you! Volunteer now
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

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

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“Melt the ICE!” by joining the knitted red hat resistance
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

“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.

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Indivisible Lincoln Square joins group urging Pritzker to opt out of Trump’s school voucher plan
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

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.

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State launches portal to report ‘Midway Blitz’ ICE abuses
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

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.

Haga clic aquí para denunciar los abusos de ICE ante la Comisión de Rendición de Cuentas de Illinois.

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Civic engagement film “Join or Die” to screen at Sultzer
Deborah Cohen Deborah Cohen

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

RSVP: https://donorbox.org/community-screening-2026

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ILS Connection Circles
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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.

Register

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Curious about canvassing? We’ve got the answers!
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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 ➜

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Say NO to Trump's Illegal War with Venezuela!
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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

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ICE out for good
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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)

Use Indivisible’s toolkit to host an event➜

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Say NO to Trump's Illegal War with Venezuela!
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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

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Digital Security Recommendations
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

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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News boosting postcards are coming!
Rachel Yap Rachel Yap

News boosting postcards are coming!

From Postcards to Swing States

Sign up now to start the new year with a batch of News Boosting postcards

Postcards to Swing States needs your help to combat disinformation and make sure voters in Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan and North Carolina learn how harmful the Trump/GOP agenda is for them. These states have the most competitive Senate elections in 2026. 

Here's everything else you need to know about our News Boosting Postcards:

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