Folks turned out in giant numbers to “No Kings” occasions throughout the Chicago space and the nation to oppose what many are calling more and more authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump.
The protests passed off as Chicago stays on the forefront of controversial immigration enforcement operations known as “Operation Halfway Blitz” and a authorized debate over the deployment of Nationwide Guard troops within the metropolis.
Occasions have been deliberate in greater than 2,000 cities, with over 30 within the Chicago space, in keeping with a map shared by organizers.
Saturday’s protests mark the second spherical of “No Kings” demonstrations, as protests additionally passed off in Chicago and throughout the US in June.
Protests outdoors the Broadview immigration facility and in lots of different areas throughout the Chicago space have continued for weeks, resulting in tense scenes, arrests and the deployment of chemical brokers like tear fuel by federal brokers.
Here is a take a look at a number of the “No Kings” occasions that passed off Saturday within the Chicago space.
Arlington Heights
NBC Chicago Sky 5 confirmed a whole lot gathering in suburban Arlington Heights for a “No Kings” rally.
A big inflatable rooster with gold hair might be seen on the occasion.
NBC Chicago’s Sky 5 confirmed a big crowd gathering in Arlington Heights for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon.
Lombard
Dawning yellow garments and indicators, protesters gathered in Lombard for a “No Kings” occasion.
Holding indicators admonishing the Trump administration, protesters gathered in Lombard for a “No Kings” rally Saturday as dozens of comparable occasions passed off throughout the Chicago space.
Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect’s “No Kings” occasion drew a big crowd to the realm.
A lot of protesters gathered Saturday in Mount Prospect for a “No Kings” occasion as dozens of comparable occasions passed off throughout the Chicago space.
Inflatable costumes have been a typical theme throughout the “No Kings” occasions.
Evanston
A big crowd gathered on the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Davis Road in Evanston for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon.
A “No Kings” rally took over Davis Road and Sheridan Avenue in Evanston Saturday afternoon. Video credit score: Linda Goldman.
Elgin
A “No Kings” rally passed off in downtown Elgin Saturday afternoon, drawing a crowd holding indicators, flags and wearing inflatable costumes to the realm.
A crowd gathered in downtown Elgin for a “No Kings” protest towards the Trump administration on Saturday.
Villa Park
Protesters turned out in Villa Park for the “No Kings” occasion within the space, together with an individual dressed as an inflatable dinosaur.
A crowd of protesters gathered for a “No Kings” occasion Saturday in suburban Villa Park.
Elmhurst
A big crowd gathered in Elmhurst for a “No Kings” rally, together with folks wearing yellow and in costumes.
A big crowd got here collectively in suburban Elmhurst for a “No Kings” rally Saturday afternoon.
Wilmette
The “No Kings” occasion in Wilmette drew a lot of folks Saturday.
Credit score: Joey Miller
Chicago
Hundreds packed Chicago’s Grant Park for a “No Kings” rally beginning at midday Saturday.
Hundreds participated in an enormous rally and march in downtown Chicago as a part of “No Kings” rallies nationwide on Saturday.
“No Kings” occasions passed off in 5 different areas throughout town of Chicago, together with in Unity Park within the Logan Sq. neighborhood.
The Unity Park occasion was attended by many households, with youngsters coloring on posters and with chalk on sidewalks.
A big crowd gathered at Unity Park in Chicago’s Logan Sq. neighborhood Saturday for a “No Kings” protest.
The place in and across the Chicago space are ‘No Kings’ rallies taking place?
‘No Kings’ Protests Saturday Oct. 18, 2025
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Communities with “No Kings” protests embrace:
- Algonquin
- Arlington Heights
- Aurora
- Bartlett
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Forest Park
- Geneva
- Gurnee
- Highland Park
- Homer Glen
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lagrange
- Lombard
- McHenry
- Morris
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Oak Park
- Ottawa
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Pingree Grove
- Rosemont
- Schaumburg
- Wheaton
- Wilmette
Northwest Indiana
- Crown Level
- Highland
- Gary
- LaPorte
- Valparaiso
