Anti-ICE marches like this one on Labor Day have become daily events in Chicago and other threatened communities.
I was asked to develop a new weekly preview of upcoming opportunities to take action in and around McHenry County for the Tree of Life UU Congregation newsletter The Happenings. It occurred to me it could also be useful to a wider community of activists and resisters. For the duration of the current multiple crisis or the Old Man’s respiration which ever comes first, look for this as a regular feature and service of this blog.
Walking the Walk September 12 2025
Anti-ICE and Military Occupation Protests are occurring daily in Chicago, around the Great Lakes Naval Station from which ICE is deploying, and in suburban and collar county communities with high Latinx population sponsored by various organizations and coalitions. ICE enforcement activity is already under way and is expected to be massively deployed this week. Trains of armored vehicles and heavy equipment have been spotted heading for Chicago just “in case” they are need in event of “resistance and assault” of agents. If you want to be on the front lines, consult reliable new sites daily.
The 9th Annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Woodstock Square on Sunday September 14 from 11 am to 7 pm. This community-wide festival celebrates the rich heritage, traditions, and contributions of Mexican culture. Enjoy a full day of live music, traditional dance, authentic food, family activities, local vendors. Free open to the public. Sponsored by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce presented in collaboration with Hispanic Connections. Militarized ICE enforcement will likely snatch victims going to or around celebrations in Chicago and Northern Illinois. Show solidarity not only with the Mexican and Chicano communities, but all Latinx, and imperiled immigrant/refugees. And be aware of McHenry County Rapid Response team alerts to local ICE activity. Be prepared to witness, take pictures, and interfere. https://www.woodstockilchamber.com/mexican-independence-day-celebration/
The Mexican Cultural Committee of Chicago, religious leaders, and community members announced the relocation of the El Grito observance to St. Paul Catholic Church in Pilsen in front of the church.
The El Grito Festival original scheduled for this Saturday, September 13 was postponed out of concern for the safety of participants then was quickly rescheduled to Monday, September 15 at 2127 W 22nd Place in Pilsen. Longtime Pilsen neighbors and members of the Mexican Cultural Committee of Chicago will host a reenactment of El Grito de Independencia. They invited everyone to show solidarity and bear witness. El Grito Pilsen kicks off at 5 pm on Monday and the ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m.
Creation Care, a Conservation Celebration is Sunday, September 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, 13115 Pleasant Valley Road, Woodstock. This event is open to all and is a great way to have a lasting impact on our community and its ecosystem. Ready to collaborate, plant a tree, and have fun? Organized by our friends at FaithBridge which “encourages interfaith communication, understanding, cooperation, spiritual practice and action. Through a variety of programs, gatherings, and educational opportunities, we bring people of differing traditions together to learn about each other’s faiths, find common ground, and create something beautiful and unique that ties us all together as believing human beings.” https://faithbridgeinterfaith.org/event/creation-care-2025/#rsvp-now
No Kings Day the highly successful nation-wide protests are back on Saturday, October 18. Massive marches are expected in Chicago and most major cities and state capitals. In McHenry County IndivisibleNWIL has already scheduled a roadside rally/vigil for Crystal Lake along Rt. 14 centered on 5650 Northwest Highway from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Indivisible McHenry County will soon announce their plans.
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