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About Us

Welcome to Indivisible Greater West Loop! We're a neighborhood chapter of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance. We can't wait to meet you.Find Your Power. Defend Democracy.We are a welcoming, action-driven community defending democracy and civil rights for all. Rooted in progressive values, we resist regressive policies that harm our communities. We organize nonviolent, effective actions to build a more just and inclusive future. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned organizer, there's a place for you to plug in and find your power.Community. Power. Action. Progress.

Our Neighborhoods:-West Loop
-Little Italy
-University Village
-Tri-Taylor
-Medical District
-Near West Side
-River West
-West Town
-Noble Square
-Ukrainian Village

Our Power

Our power comes from us—all of us. Each story here reflects a reason to speak out, resist, and build a better future. By sharing what drives you, you help others find their power too. That’s how we defend democracy—together.

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Thank You!

Thanks again for sharing your story! Courage is contagious—you may have inspired someone else to speak out today. If you gave us permission, you’ll see it featured on our website soon.

Take Action to Support Immigrant Communities

The IGWL Action Committee has compiled a list of recommended resources to support immigrant communities in Chicago and across Illinois. Please prioritize your safety and the safety of others when taking action. When doing so, center immigrant organizations and voices (suggested below) in your efforts. Only share validated information from trusted sources (also suggested below). This site will be updated regularly with the latest actions. (Last updated: 9/17/2025)

Things to Do Right Away

1) Save the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) hotline to report suspected ICE sightings into your phone now: 1-855-435-7693.2) Download Signal on your phone and setup an account. Signal is an encrypted messaging app (not owned by Meta) that many organizers use to communicate.3) Review Know Your Rights (KYR) materials online via ICIRR and National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). There are multiple KYR topics, depending on your situation and what actions you plan to take:

  • Rights if you are a target of ICE at work, at home, or in public.

  • Rights while protesting.

  • Rights if you are witnessing and recording an ICE action.

3) Sign up for Know Your Rights and Rapid Response training via ICIRR:

4) Sign up for Indivisible Chicago's email list and Daily Actions to stay up-to-date on the latest citywide actions.5) If you want to get more involved with IGWL's immigrant rights-related actions, consider signing up for our Action Committee.

What to Do After You Are Knowledgable

1) Shop and eat in targeted neighborhoods. This supports local businesses that are seeing less traffic because residents are staying home.2) Hand out or leave KYR information in places people can find it and pick it up. Choose the information that is aimed at those who might be targeted.3) Neighborhood canvassing. Go door-to-door dropping off information in communities likely to be targeted. Do not expect people to come to the door, it is fine to just leave the information.4) Business canvassing. Talk to managers or business owners with a packet of recommended material on what to do if ICE arrives, and the rights of the business and their employees.5) Court Watch via ICIRR. Join immigration court sessions via Zoom to monitor for violations and document for those who may need help. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more information, and email [email protected] to get trained.6) Volunteer for a mutual aid organization. Take action to help people in affected communities.

  • West Town Mutual Aid serves Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, and the surrounding areas. Help sort and deliver groceries to neighbors.

  • Northwest Side Rapid Response serves Albany Park, Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Irving Park, and Logan Square. Sign up for their newsletter to be notified of opportunities that are broader than immediate response to an incident (e.g. neighborhood canvassing, training).

7) ICE Watch/Rapid Response. Show up where ICE actions are occurring and document what is happening. Do not do this alone, and do not do this without being trained. Do NOT directly interfere with ICE agents. Rapid Response teams are very local to neighborhoods and maintain various security measures before including new members. Use and share this link to sign up for VERIFIED ICE sightings by zip code via ICIRR.

Best Practices for Observing and Documenting ICE Activity

Whether you’re formally part of Rapid Response, or you encounter an ICE raid otherwise, here are best practices for how to record what you observe:

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