# No Kings Rallies Across Chicago

> Chicago residents rally to boost midterm election participation with 'Make your voice heard' message.
- Title: No Kings Rallies Across Chicago · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Chicago residents rally to boost midterm election participation with 'Make your voice heard' message. Chicago area residents held 'No Kings' rallies to…
- Keywords: no kings, vote early, midterm elections, chicago, evanston, skokie, voting rights, immigrant voting, us citizenship, november 3, democratic majority, voter participation
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/10/16/no-kings-rallies-across-chicago-area-call-for-election-participation-make-your-voice-heard
- Published: 2026-10-17T20:29:29.139+00:00
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- Topics: no kings, vote early, midterm elections, chicago, evanston, skokie, voting rights, immigrant voting, us citizenship, november 3, democratic majority, voter participation
## No Kings Rally
Chicago area residents held 'No Kings' rallies to encourage voter participation in midterm elections.

> Make your voice heard
## Mary Buckingham
29-year-old Evanston resident says voting is sexy and protects rights for women and immigrants.

> Voting is our super power
## Susan Sidell
79-year-old Wilmette resident joins Indivisible Evanston at Gorell Park rally.
## Rangarahan and Baranchan
Immigrant couple voting in first Illinois General Election after becoming U.S. citizens.

> I can't wait for november 3
## Stacey Thomas
66-year-old Uptown resident urges voting as 'every vote counts'.

> Voting is your right
## Anna Feuer
34-year-old Ukrainian Village resident says voting guides help overcome intimidation.

> Voting can be intimidating
## Rally Locations
Rallies held in Evanston, Skokie, Edgewater, and other Chicago suburbs.
## Rally Purpose
Rallies aim to encourage voting for November 3 midterm elections and address concerns about Trump administration.

> It's time for checks and balances
## Rally Message
Rallies emphasize voting as a right to protect rights of immigrants, women, and people of color.

> I'm voting for my own rights
## Rally Impact
Rallies show community support for voting rights and political change in November elections.

> The country cannot go on like this for another two years
## Rally Participants
Over 100 residents from Chicago suburbs participated in No Kings rallies.
## Rally Timing
Rallies held on Saturday, October 27, 2026 for November 3 midterm elections.
## Rally Location Details
Rallies held near Gorell Park in Evanston and North Sheridan Road in Edgewater.
## Rally Participants' Concerns
Participants cite rising costs, women's rights issues, and immigrant concerns under Trump administration.

> Since trump began his second term, communities have been torn apart
## Rally Participants' Hope
Participants express hope for new Democratic majority to uphold US values after November elections.

> I can't wait for january when the new congress will be sworn in
## Key takeaway

Chicago area residents held 'No Kings' rallies to encourage voter turnout for November 3 midterm elections.