Photos from Chicago’s “No Kings” protest on Oct. 18, 2026.
A demonstrator holds a flag that reads, “Resist,” as fellow demonstrators march on Wacker Drive near the Trump International Hotel & Tower, during the “No Kings” march, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators march through the Loop during the “No Kings” march after a rally at Butler Field, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A city worker blows her truck horn as people march downtown during a “No Kings” rally, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People march downtown during a “No Kings” rally in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People attend a “No Kings” rally near the Loop in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People attend a “No Kings” rally near the Loop in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park on Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attend a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park on Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park on Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a “No Kings” rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators march through Wacker Drive during the “No Kings” march after a rally at Butler Field, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators march through stopped traffic in the Loop during the “No Kings” march after a rally at Butler Field, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators wearing inflatable Donald Trump costumes walk on Columbus Avenue during the “No Kings” rally at Butler Field in Chicago’s Grant Park, Oct. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Supporters of President Donald Trump stand at the entrance to Butler Field in Grant Park ahead of the “No Kings” rally on Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (Peter Tsai/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators with large puppets attend the “No Kings” rally at Butler Field in Grant Park, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (Peter Tsai/Chicago Tribune)
A balloon depicting Donald Trump looms above demonstrators as they listen to speakers during the “No Kings” rally at Butler Field Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Alan Valenzuela wears a crown while attending a “No Kings” rally with other protesters in Chicago’s Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators listen to speakers during the “No Kings” rally at Butler Field Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators gather at Butler Field for the “No Kings” rally and march, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a No Kings rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
People gather while attending a No Kings rally in Grant Park in response to President Donald Trump’s increased immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 18, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators arrive at Butler Field for the “No Kings” rally and march, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Demonstrators arrive at Butler Field for the “No Kings” rally and march, Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Originally Published: October 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM CDT