ILC Chicago

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The Chicago chapter of the Independent Labor Club. Rebuilding the foundation of working class independence through friendship, education, mutual aid, and solidarity. linktr.ee/ChicagoILC

August events flyer. Features four event descriptions with thumbnail images: READING GROUP MEETING (thumbnail of gerd arntz illustration of people reading newspapers) Sunday, August 2nd, 2pm Revolution Taproom Beach day (thumbnail of a beach overlooking the Chicago skyline) August 16th, 2pm Loyola Beach This wreckage live show & ILC BENEFIT CONCERT (thumbnail of show poster with a raccoon and a black bird over a fiery background) Friday, AUGUST 21st, 5:30pm Elastic Arts Can an electoral strategy succeed without working class power? What is the alternative in this time of crisis? Join us for this urgent discussion followed by a concert / party! AUGUST MEMBER MEETING (thumbnail of ILC Chicago logo) Sunday, August 30th, 2pm Mouse Arts and Letters Club BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF WORKING CLASS INDEPENDENCE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP, EDUCATION, MUTUAL AID, AND SOLIDARITY
Photo of a large standing poster with Chicago Public Library branding that says "Resume Assistance Provided by Independent Labor Club" alongside a table with three ILC members, two smiling, and one talking to a person across the table about their resume.
Image of an upside down raccoon and a screaming redwing blackbird over a backdrop of neon pink flames. Text reads: This Wreckage live podcast and Independent Labor Club benefit concert feat: DJ Bathwater, 20 Eyes, JOE&RUE, Shavon Reznikov. 18+, Tickets $15, BYOB, Pizza. Friday, Aug 21, Elastic Arts, Talking 5:30pm, Music 8:00pm.
Vintage photo of a woman shouting while lifting huge weights. Text: the Independent Labor Club of Chicago presents: STRENGTH CLINIC. Sunday, July 26, 10am-12pm. Hammer Gym, 525 W North Ave. $15 suggested donation. Safely Learn lifting fundamentals. Develop a solid foundation for growth. All ages and skill levels welcome.
July Events: DA BEACH, Sunday, July 12th, 2pm, 31st Beach JOB FAIR / RESUME SUPPORT, Wednesday, July 15th, 3pm, Harold Washington Library FILM SCREENING, Friday, July 24th, 7pm, Mouse Arts & Letters STRENGTH CLINIC, Sunday, July 26th, 10am, Hammer Fitness & Boxing JULY MEMBER MEETING, Sunday, July 26th, 2pm, Lincoln Park Library Branch BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF WORKING CLASS INDEPENDENCE THROUGH FRIENDSHIP, EDUCATION, MUTUAL AID, AND SOLIDARITY
A photo of the Chicago skyline with an illustrated panther emerging from behind the Sears Tower, and text that says "The Spook Who Sat By the Door. July 24th, 7pm, Mouse Arts & Letters, 555 W 31st St, presented by Independent Labor Club "a do gooder op in Chicago."
Vintage black and white photo of a nuclear family in their nuclear bomb shelter overlaid with "Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Monthly Member Meeting. June 2026. Sunday / June 28 / 2-4pm. West Loop Branch, CPL. 122 N Aberdeen St, Chicago IL"
ILC Chicago Monthly Member Meeting. Sunday / May 24th / 2-4PM. Lincoln Park Library Branch. Hang out afterward! [ILC Chicago logo] "The cause of labor is the hope of the world."
Stop ICE! Stop War! Workers Assembly. Take Action In Your Workplace. Sunday, April 12th, 5pm. Pilsen Community Books. Sponsored by Chicago Workers Solidarity Network & Independent Labor Club of Chicago. https://bit.ly/ChiWorkerAssembly
photo of a stack of stickers with a red design of abstract roses and a loaf of bread around the words "Independent Labor Club of Chicago. We want bread and roses too"
Flyer with an illustration of two neighbors leaning out of their open windows to chat. Text says: Independent Labor Club of Chicago Monthly Member Meeting. March 2026, RSVP for location, Sunday, March 22nd, 2-4pm.
A dim movie theater with people beginning to take their seat and the ILC Chicago logo projected on the screen.
Illustration of a screaming ICE cube being dropped by a hand into a cup of steaming coffee. Text says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago People's Cafe: ICE, Resistance, and Worker Power. Sunday / March 29 / 1-4pm. Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S Morgan St, Bridgeport. Snacks provided & kids welcome.
Black and white image of two women boxing with the following text: The Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Self-Defense Clinic. Striking and self-defense basics. Respond to real-life situations. Build strength and confidence. Get in the ring, comrade. Sunday / February 22 /12-1:30 pm. Hammer Fitness and Boxing, 525 W North avenue, Chicago, IL.
Flyer with two neon chess knights facing eachother over a backdrop of a colorful chessboard pattern. Text reads: GAME DAY. Saturday, January 24th, 1-4:30pm, Lozano Branch CPL. Learn to play Chess and GO. Bring Games and friends.
PRESENTED BY THE STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED SUPPORT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE. BENEFIT CONCERT FOR STARBUCKS STRIKERS. FEATURING Sunday Cruise, Bugoff!, and Shavon Reznikov. Friday, January 23, 6:30 - 10:30 PM, Elastic Arts. BYOB ‣ $15 entry or $25 Solidarity Rate ‣ Starbucks workers enter for free. Flyer features a photo of a crowd of strikers and supporters taken at the recent Red Cup rally/strike kick-off action in Chicago.
Funky poster for a Starbucks workers union rally with bold text and hand drawn green lips shouting "No union contract? No coffee!" The event details are: Red Cup Rally, Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 4pm at Dempster & Dodge in Evanston. Accepting non-perishable food items for workers.
Background image of a woodcut print of Chicago buildings in autumnal colors. Overlaid text says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago, Monthly Member Meeting. November 2025. Sunday, Nov 16th, 2-4pm. RSVP for location. Linktr.ee/chicagoilc
Image of a wooden artist figure model with its arms raised holding a little cardboard sign that says "Strike" standing against a smoky pink background. Text that says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Worker Centers and the Future of Workers' Politics. June 28th, Saturday, 1:30PM, Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library" Image of a wooden artist figure model with its arms raised holding a little cardboard sign that says "Strike" standing against a smoky pink background. Text that says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Worker Centers and the Future of Workers' Politics. June 28th, Saturday, 1:30PM, Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library"
A halftone image of a CTA train at a station with the ILC Chicago logo and text that says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago / Monthly Member Meeting / June 2025, Sunday June 8th, 2:30-4:30 / Edgewater Public Library / 6000 N Broadway / Chicago, IL"
Image of a wooden artist figure model with its arms raised holding a little cardboard sign that says "Strike" standing against a smoky pink background. Text that says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Worker Centers and the Future of Workers' Politics. June 28th, Saturday, 1:30PM, Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public Library"
Dark halftone image of Chicago's Haymarket Memorial (blocky metal figures representing workers standing on and around an old cart, with one figure giving a speech) on a red background with white text over it that says "Independent Labor Club of Chicago, Monthly Member Meeting. May 2025. Sunday / May 18 / 2:30-4:30 / Avalon Branch, Chicago Public Library / 8148 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL
Text: Independent Labor Club of Chicago. Movie Night. Saturday, May 17th. 6pm. 1541 W. Belmont. Registration Required. Snacks! With a black and grey background and a black and white film still of a young woman looking away from a man who looks like he might be about to kiss her.