Daley Plaza — Show and Tell

Jack Siegel is a Chicago-based photographer who traverses the streets of Chicago with camera in hand. Jack's practice includes architectural photography and urban landscapes.

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Christmas Carols

Dec 7

Dec 7 Christmas Carols

Chicago, Chicago Tourism, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Festivals, Musicians, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, 15 Christmas carolers could be seen on the sidewalk adjacent to Daley Plaza, where the City’s annual Christkindlmarket is located. They hoped their songs would highlight what many believe is a genocide unfolding in Gaza. The melodies were familiar, but the words to the Christmas songs had been changed to highlight the death and destruction that the Palestinian People have been experienced during the last two years. Here are my thoughts about and images from this holiday demonstration.

Christian Nationalism

Aug 16

Aug 16 Christian Nationalism

Crime, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Festivals, Musicians, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations

Late Saturday afternoon, Sean Feucht brought his rock and roll ministry to Chicago’s Daley Plaza. Often characterized as a Christian nationalist, the charismatic Feucht led 100 of his adherents in prolonged prayer, which included music, chants, and spoken words. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally.

Arbaeen Procession

Aug 10

Aug 10 Arbaeen Procession

Donald J. Trump, Demonstrations, Parades, Performance, Public Declarations

On Saturday morning, August 9, Chicago’s Iranian Shia Community held a Arbaeen Shia Procession, which started in Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the three-hour long event.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Āshūrā

Chicago, Chicago Tourism, Flowers, Performance, Public Declarations

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Chicago’s Shia Muslim Community observed Āshūrā (عَاشُورَاء) in Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali, the prophet Muhammad’s grandson.

World Refugee Day

Jun 17

Jun 17 World Refugee Day

Chicago, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Performance, Public Declarations

Last Tuesday—June 17, 2025—I attended the annual World Refugee Day ceremony in Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Raising the Flag

May 8

May 8 Raising the Flag

Demonstrations, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations, Chicago

Today, members of Chicago’s Jewish community gathered in Daley Plaza for the annual Israeli flag raising ceremony. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Highlighting Climate Change

Apr 11

Apr 11 Highlighting Climate Change

Public Declarations, Protest, Performance, Donald J. Trump, Demonstrations

On Friday, April 11, 2025, I stopped by a rally by high school and college students promoting the environment and condemning climate change. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally.

Mass Mobilization

Apr 5

Apr 5 Mass Mobilization

Chicago, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Indivisible Chicago staged a Mass Mobilization in Chicago’s Daley Plaza against the Trump/Musk agenda. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Hegseth

Chicago, Donald J. Trump, Demonstrations, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Congressmen Danny Davis and Raja Krishnamoorthi gathered in Daley Plaza for what was a small rally and press conference. Both Davis and Krishnammorthi were calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign following his flagrant breach of security protocol in the lead up to the U.S. attack on the Houthis in Yemen. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Women Hit the Streets

Mar 8

Mar 8 Women Hit the Streets

Chicago, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, I attended Chicago’s celebration of International Women’s Day in Daley Plaza. Fifteen hundred demonstrators turned out. After several speeches, the demonstrators marched to Trump Tower for obvious reasons. Here are my thought about and images from the day’s events

Are You Wearing a Suit?

Mar 2

Mar 2 Are You Wearing a Suit?

Chicago, Demonstrations, Donald J. Trump, Parades, Performance, Public Declarations, Protest

Chicago’s Ukrainian Community scheduled an emergency march and rally following the Oval Office dress down of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who actually was stylishly attired in his battle fatigues. I was not going to miss the Sunday rally at Jane Bryne Plaza, followed by the march to Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.

Marking One Year (II)

Oct 6

Oct 6 Marking One Year (II)

Chicago, Public Declarations, Protest, Performance, Demonstrations

On Sunday morning, October 6, the Chicago Jewish Alliance held a march and rally to remember those who died during the last year's October 7th attack by Hamas against Israel. The group also focused on the those who still are held as hostage. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally.

The Arbaeen Procession

Aug 31

Aug 31 The Arbaeen Procession

Chicago, Demonstrations, Festivals, Parades, Performance, Protest, Public Declarations, Street

On my way to the 2024 Chicago Jazz Festival, I encountered the annual procession honoring Hussain ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson who died a martyr. Here are my thoughts about and images from what is known as the Arbaeen Procession.

Happy 4th of July

Jul 4

Jul 4 Happy 4th of July

Chicago, Protest, Public Declarations

On July 4th, members of Chicago Palestinian Community held a rally and march on Michigan Avenue demanding Palestinian independence. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration and march.

Flag Raising (Israeli)

May 14

May 14 Flag Raising (Israeli)

Chicago, Demonstrations, Public Declarations, Protest

On Tuesday, members of Chicago’s Jewish Community celebrated the 76th anniversary of Israel’s birth by raising the Israeli flag in Daley Plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Flag Raising (Palestinian)

May 11

May 11 Flag Raising (Palestinian)

Chicago, Demonstrations, Protest, Public Declarations

The Palestinian Community held a ceremonial flag raising in Daley Plaza on Saturday. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.

Mayor Johnson Breaks Tie

Jan 31

Jan 31 Mayor Johnson Breaks Tie

Protest, Public Declarations, Demonstrations, Chicago

On my way to the gym and on my way back, I stopped at City Hall because the City Council was considering a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel. The lobby was filled with pro-Palestinian demonstrators awaiting the results of the vote. Here are my thoughts about and photographs from the demonstration.

Ceasefire Resolution

Jan 27

Jan 27 Ceasefire Resolution

Chicago, Demonstrations, Protest, Public Declarations

Chicago’s Palestinian Community held a rally at Daley Plaza on January 27, 2024 to urge the City Council to adopt a cease fire resolution. Here are my thoughts and images from the demonstration.

A Hanukah March

Dec 14

Dec 14 A Hanukah March

Chicago, Demonstrations, Public Declarations, Protest

I attended a rally late this afternoon held by members of the Chicago’s Jewish Community (and others) demanding a cease fire in Gaza and calling for the end of U.S. aid to Israel. The event included a celebration of Hanukah and a march to Boeing’s Chicago offices. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally and march.

Off-Key Messaging

Oct 12

Oct 12 Off-Key Messaging

Chicago, Demonstrations, Protest, Public Declarations

Thursday night I attended a rally and march held by members of Chicago’s Jewish Community. The messaging was inappropriately mixed under the circumstances giving rise to the demonstration. Here are my thoughts about and images from the evening.