Chicago police officers pin a demonstrator to the ground and arrest them at West Washington Street and North State Street during a protest in the Loop, decrying increased immigration enforcement across the country, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The Chicago No Kings rally comes as protests have ramped up against ICE and the Trump administration this week locally and in Los Angeles, where the National Guard and Marines have been deployed against the wishes of local leaders.

The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers' days off for the weekend in preparation for "No Kings Day" mass protests and other planned events in the city, but CPD said it's ready to act quickly.

Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.

A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.

On Saturday, as the military parade in D.C. takes place, the Chicago area is preparing for "No Kings Day" protests against the Trump administration.

Similar protests are set to kick off in more than 1,000 cities across the country on Saturday. The rallies are intended to counter the military parade President Donald Trump has planned to mark the U.