On March 8, Chicago area activists marched from Daley Plaza then to Trump Tower in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Breanna Castro, 26, participates in a march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. “It’s honestly pretty scary and sad what’s happening,” Castro said. “You can’t stay silent. I’m marching so my niece won’t have to in the future.” (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)People march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
Jade Holmes, left, Ella Burns and Georgia Lewis clasp pinkies while marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Zonique Yeager, sits on her mother, Emily Thies’ shoulders as thousands march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Mary Hobein raises her hand as she participates in a rally at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
Elise M., 3, is carried by her father, Mike M., during a march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Irene Mendez, left, wears a Guatemala flag with her friend Miriam Balanzar wearing a Brazil flag at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Crissy Calandra, of Schaumburg, participates in a rally as people gather at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. “I’m a teacher and I’m here for them,” Calandra said. “And my boyfriend’s daughters. It’s important to me that their voices matter.” (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
Lauren Cali screams at the top of her lungs while marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day in Chicago on March 8, 2025. “I just feel like we need it,” Cali said. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Madeleine Giuca Pront, 5, looks up as people gather at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)Onlookers watch from a tour bus as thousands march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
Elizabeth Brown wraps her arms around her daughter, Camilla Brown, 6, as people gather at Daley Plaza and march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)People gather at Daley Plaza and march to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)40th Ward Committee person Maggie O’Keefe, center, speaks to thousands at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
Sister-in-laws, Susan Fenske, of Forest Park, and Pat Leshuk, of Chicago, participate in a rally at Daley Plaza before marching to Trump Tower for International Women’s Day. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
