Public Assembly Notices For January 15

The 12th District Chicago Police Department (CPD) has informed us of two planned, permitted public assemblies taking place tomorrow, Friday, January 15 at Union Park. Neither of these protests is related to the insurrection that occurred in Washington, D.C. last week, and there is no reason to expect civil unrest at either event.

As always, the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) advocates for a Chicago that is safe for everyone, everywhere; and we recognize the right to peaceful public assembly as enshrined in the Illinois Constitution's Bill of Rights, Article I, Section 5: “The people have the right to assemble in a peaceable manner, to consult for the common good, to make known their opinions to their representatives and to apply for redress of grievances.”

Residents can sign up for both emergency and non-emergency alerts through NotifyChicago; businesses should use the CHIBIZ Emergency Alerts program. In the event your business and/or home are located along routes used for public assembly, in efforts to allow for safe passage, temporarily relocate any items and/or vehicles within or near the public way. And as CPD recommends: if an incident is in progress and the on-site presence of a local authority is necessary, please dial 911. If an incident occurs and the suspected offender(s) is/are no longer at the scene, please dial 311.

If you have questions about this notice, please contact the 12th District at 312-746-8396.