As Americans across the country gathered on Saturday for No King protests in their respective communities, Austin residents did the same in their neighborhood.
Dozens of locals gathered at Columbus Park Field House on March 28 and walked to the Aspire Center at 5500 W. Madison St.
The No Kings protest was to stand up for democracy during Donald Trump’s administration, according to statements by Cong. Danny Davis and State Rep La Shawn Ford: “We’re coming together to send a clear message that power belongs to the people —not any one person.”
Elected officials and community members gather outside Columbus Park for a press conference ahead of the No Kings march along Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Elected officials and community members gather outside Columbus Park for a press conference ahead of the No Kings march along Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Elected officials and community members gather outside Columbus Park for a press conference ahead of the No Kings march along Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Danny K. Davis speaks during a No Kings press conference outside Columbus Park in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Elected officials and community members gather outside Columbus Park for a press conference ahead of the No Kings march along Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Elected officials and community members gather outside Columbus Park for a press conference ahead of the No Kings march along Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Protesters march north along Central Avenue toward the Aspire Center during the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A driver raises a fist in solidarity while passing the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Protesters march north along Central Avenue toward the Aspire Center during the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Protesters lead the march along Central Avenue during the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A “No Hate No Fear” sign is raised as protesters march during the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, right, and Illinois state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford lead the No Kings march in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis speaks during a gathering following the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Protesters approach the Aspire Center as they conclude the No Kings march in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A protester chants while holding a sign reading “Fund communities not…” during the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A group of protesters marches through the Austin neighborhood during the No Kings protest on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A protester chants while holding a “No Kings” sign during a march in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A community member speaks during a gathering following the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A community member speaks during a gathering following the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
A community member speaks during a gathering following the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.) 
Community members and elected officials gather for a group photo at the Aspire Center following the No Kings protest in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Kenn Cook Jr.)