Stories about protests and rallies in northern Illinois.
The national No Kings movement plans to take to the streets this spring to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
A vigil was held Monday night outside the DeKalb County Legislative Center in Sycamore after second shooting death in Minnesota involving ICE.
Veteran motivated to attend Sunday event because of her pledge to defend the Constitution.
Indivisible of Ogle County held an "emergency protest" in downtown Oregon on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, with approximately 120 people attending carrying signs criticizing the Trump administration's deployment of ICE officers and the Saturday shooting death of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators protesting Tuesday at the corner of Memorial Park in downtown DeKalb had a message for President Donald Trump and his administration after one year in office, joining protesters across the nation who staged walk-outs Tuesday to oppose his policies.
Protesters marched down the sidewalk on Lincoln Highway in DeKalb Tuesday as part of the larger national Free America Walkout. The group is protesting what they perceive as an escalating fascist threat under President Donald Trump and his administration.
Nearly 100 Kankakee County residents gathered on a cold Sunday early afternoon at a rally aimed at reigning in what many believe is an overreach by federal law enforcement regarding immigration.
A number of groups organized a roadside rally in South Elgin Saturday afternoon protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis three days earlier.
More than 800 people gathered in downtown La Grange Sunday to participate in a vigil and march protesting ICE and the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good
About 100 people gathered for a protest and vigil held in Bourbonnais as part of the nationwide ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action events on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in the wake of the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minn.
Over 100 protesters gathered during a "ICE Out For Good" rally on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at Washington Park in Ottawa. Illinois Valley Indivisible held the rally. Protesters rallied in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Protesters in Princeton denounced the shooting of a motorist by ICE agents Jan. 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Protesters hold signs during a "ICE out for good" protest on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Rotary Park in Princeton. The Bureau County Democrats organized the event. About two-dozen protesters gathered to protest the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
“No war for oil.” “Resist the regime.” "Freedom over fascism." Demonstrators united in DeKalb on Tuesday holding signs with those messages to peacefully protest President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela
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A group of Sycamore women, who call themselves the ReSisters, are planning to hold a peaceful protest critical of the Trump administration in front of the DeKalb County courthouse at noon on Saturday.
Indivisible Sauk Valley hosted a No Kings protest and food drive Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Sterling.
Indivisible Sauk Valley organized a No Kings protest and food drive Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Sterling.
Hundreds gathered once again at the Kankakee County Courthouse for a No Kings Rally on Saturday afternoon as more than 2,500 protests took place around the country in opposition to actions by the Trump administration.
Swelling in solidarity, a huge crowd lined both sides of Sycamore Road in DeKalb for the “No Kings” protest to oppose federal policies which they argued are unconstitutional. The rally included several military veterans.
No Kings protests in Will County drew large crowds n Joliet and Bolingbrook on Saturday.
Across the country, millions were expected to participate Saturday in the follow-up to the inaugural national “No Kings” protests in June.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the intersection of Green Acres Drive and Illinois Route 47 for the No Kings Day protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, in Morris.
Nearly 700 people turned out Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 for a No Kings rally on the Ogle County Courthouse square in Oregon, Illinois to protest actions and decisions by President Donald Trump and his administration.
Hundreds of protesters turned out in Ottawa on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, for "No Kings rallies. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.
A No Kings Rally was held at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The demonstration, organized by Indivisible Kankakee, was one of more than 2,500 events taking place around the country.
Joliet and Bolingbrook were among the communities in the Chicago area where people gathered for No Kings Protests on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Joliet's event was held near Louis Joliet Mall on the west side of the city. People gathered along Janes Avenue and Boughton Road and then lines wound down to Interstate 355.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Rotary Park for the No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, in Princeton. Millions of people across the United States are rising again to show the world that America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
Three No Kings protests against President Trump are set for Saturday in Algonquin, Crystal Lake and McHenry, as part of what's billed as a national day of action.
Protests are planned Saturday at several locations in DuPage County as part of the nationwide No Kings rallies
Organizers have set another “No Kings” protest on Saturday in DeKalb to stand against the policies of President Donald Trump, which they argue have weakened the economy, impacted minority groups, spread racism and benefited only the rich.
Joliet is one of several Chicago area locations planned for No Kings Day protests and events on Saturday, Oct. 18.
National Guard troops from Texas stationed at an Army Reserve base in Elwood have increased security as residents voice objections to their presence.