The protests are taking place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

Chicago is the flagship city for the 'Good Trouble Lives On' demonstrations honoring the late civil rights leader John Lewis.

Here's what we know about Thursday's "Good Trouble" protests, named in commemoration of famed activist and Georgia Congressman John Lewis.

Community members in the Great Lakes Bay Region will join nationwide events honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17 and 18.