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In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O'Hare International Airport around 7 a.m. in a demonstration they said was part of a global “economic ...
Chicago is among 12 major cities that declared curfews in order to prevent looting and vandalism. [4] On May 31, Mayor Lori Lightfoot asked Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to send the Illinois National Guard to Chicago for the first time in the 52 years since the 1968 riots in Chicago. [5] The economic damage caused by the disturbances exceeded ...
Examples of intentional traffic obstructions aimed to articulate a protest agenda include Extinction Rebellion protests, [5] air traffic controller strike, highway revolts, Critical Mass bicycle rides corking intersections, obstruction of rail transport of nuclear fuel in Germany, road blockades by farmers or truckers in France and other countries, impact on Eurotunnel operations by the ...
A second march through Champaign on June 6, primarily organized by high school students and recent graduates, drew thousands of protesters. [16] Hundreds of protesters marched through Champaign in an "All Black Lives Matter" rally on June 28, the anniversary of the Stonewall riots , with a focus on injustices faced by LGBTQ black people.
Protesters had gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in the West Loop area of downtown Chicago, around two miles from the United Center, where the Democratic National Convention is being held.
Chicago Police Department officers were trained to deploy a disciplined and patient approach that focused on protecting free speech and allowing people to lawfully protest, a department official said.
Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council, condemned the pro-Palestinian protesters who have descended on Chicago this week, calling them “fringe crazies” and demanding that U.S. leaders ...
A pick-up truck drove through a crowd of 20 to 30 people. Protesters reported the incident as a hit-and-run. [60] June 13, 2020: Richmond: Virginia: A police vehicle hit protesters near the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. [61] June 16, 2020: Dallas: Texas: A driver hit a protester with his car before exiting and pulling out a firearm ...