{"id":314623,"date":"2025-10-18T23:45:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/314623\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T23:45:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:45:14","slug":"dozens-of-no-kings-rallies-take-place-in-the-chicago-area-nbc-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/314623\/","title":{"rendered":"Dozens of \u2018No Kings\u2019 rallies take place in the Chicago area \u2013 NBC Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

People turned out in large numbers to “No Kings” events across the Chicago area and the nation to oppose what many are calling increasingly authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

The protests take place as Chicago remains at the forefront of controversial immigration enforcement operations called “Operation Midway Blitz”<\/a> and a legal debate over the deployment of National Guard troops in the city.<\/p>\n

Events were planned in\u00a0more than 2,000 cities<\/a>, with over 30 in the Chicago area, according to a\u00a0map<\/a>\u00a0shared by organizers.<\/p>\n

Saturday’s protests mark the second round of “No Kings”<\/a> demonstrations, as protests also took place in Chicago<\/a> and across the United States in June.<\/p>\n

Protests outside the Broadview immigration facility<\/a> and in many other locations across the Chicago area have continued for weeks, leading to tense scenes, arrests and the deployment of chemical agents like tear gas by federal agents. <\/p>\n

Here’s a look at some of the “No Kings” events that took place Saturday in the Chicago area.<\/p>\n

Arlington Heights<\/p>\n

NBC Chicago Sky 5 showed hundreds gathering in suburban Arlington Heights for a “No Kings” rally. <\/p>\n

A large inflatable chicken with gold hair could be seen at the event. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBC Chicago’s Sky 5 showed a large crowd gathering in Arlington Heights for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Lombard<\/p>\n

Dawning yellow clothes and signs, protesters gathered in Lombard for a “No Kings” event.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHolding signs admonishing the Trump administration, protesters gathered in Lombard for a \u201cNo Kings\u201d rally Saturday.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Mount Prospect <\/p>\n

Mount Prospect’s “No Kings” event drew a large crowd to the area.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA large number of protesters gathered Saturday in Mount Prospect for a \u201cNo Kings\u201d event.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Inflatable costumes were a common theme across the “No Kings” events.<\/p>\n

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Evanston <\/p>\n

A large crowd gathered at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Davis Street in Evanston for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA “No Kings” rally took over Davis Street and Sheridan Avenue in Evanston Saturday afternoon. Video credit: Linda Goldman.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Elgin <\/p>\n

A “No Kings” rally took place in downtown Elgin Saturday afternoon, drawing a crowd holding signs, flags and dressed in inflatable costumes to the area. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA crowd gathered in downtown Elgin for a “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration on Saturday.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Villa Park<\/p>\n

Protesters turned out in Villa Park for the “No Kings” event in the area, including a person dressed as an inflatable dinosaur. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA crowd of protesters gathered for a “No Kings” event Saturday in suburban Villa Park.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Elmhurst<\/p>\n

A large crowd gathered in Elmhurst for a “No Kings” rally, including people dressed in yellow<\/a> and in costumes. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA large crowd came together in suburban Elmhurst for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Wilmette<\/p>\n

The “No Kings” event in Wilmette drew a large number of people Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Joey Miller<\/p>\n

Chicago <\/p>\n

Thousands packed Chicago’s Grant Park<\/a> for a “No Kings” rally starting at noon Saturday. <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThousands participated in a massive rally and march in downtown Chicago as part of “No Kings” rallies nationwide on Saturday.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

“No Kings” events took place in five other locations across the city of Chicago, including in Unity Park in the Logan Square neighborhood.<\/p>\n

The Unity Park event was attended by many families, with kids coloring on posters and with chalk on sidewalks.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA large crowd gathered at Unity Park in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood Saturday for a “No Kings” protest.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Where in and around the Chicago area are ‘No Kings’ rallies happening?<\/p>\n

‘No Kings’ Protests Saturday Oct. 18, 2025<\/p>\n

Click a circle on the map to learn more about a protest, zoom out to see more protests happening around the world.<\/p>\n

Communities with “No Kings” protests include:<\/strong><\/p>\n