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The market at Daley Plaza opens to the public on Nov. 21.
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The market at Daley Plaza opens to the public on Nov. 21.
Furloughed federal workers gathered at Daley Plaza on Wednesday to express their concerns after President Trump threatened that there could be no back pay for them when the government shutdown ends.
Federal workers said they have major concerns, especially after the Trump administration said some furloughed workers may not be getting their legally mandated back pay after the shutdown ends.
The demonstration at Daley Plaza was organized by a group called The Coalition Against the Trump Agenda.
A spokesman from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office told CBS News Chicago that their office does not conduct independent investigations into criminal conduct and does not have jurisdiction over federal agencies.
Those in attendance at a rally at Daley Plaza said they will continue to organize against any federal deployment, and they want investments in schools, health care, and violence prevention — not troops in the streets. Darius Johnson reports.
Faith leaders and community organizers were set to gather in Daley Plaza Monday morning to speak out against the hanging threat of a possible deployment of federal troops in Chicago. Darius Johnson reports.
This came as El Grito, a popular Chicago Mexican Independence Day festival, was postponed amid growing concerns about a planned immigration crackdown.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
The ceremony was held at 10 a.m.
The Loop was packed for hours with people fired up and angry with the Trump administration and their handling of ICE and deportations.
The Loop was packed for hours with people fired up and angry with the Trump administration and their handling of ICE and deportations.
CBS Chicago security expert Phil Andrew talks about safety as thousands attend the rally at Daley Plaza, moving to Trump Tower.
CBS News Chicago reporter Dave Savini was live in the massive crowd that gathered in Daley Plaza for the Chicago No Kings Day protest Saturday.
CBS News Chicago reporter Dave Savini was live in the massive crowd that gathered in Daley Plaza for the Chicago No Kings Day protest Saturday.
The protesters said President Trump’s immigration policies are cruelty with intent. Shardaa Gray reports.
The advocacy groups called the administration’s actions “cruel” and political theatre. Shardaa Gray reports.
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia joined leaders from several immigrant rights groups to fight back against what they describe as attacks on their communities. SEIU Local 1 President Genie Kastrup brought attention to the ICE arrest of SEIU-SWW President David Huerta. He was arrested during an immigration operation in Los Angeles on Friday.
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia joined leaders from several immigrant rights groups to fight back against what they describe as attacks on their communities. He said this is not about safety, "it's about control."
Program manager Sandra Carrera is inviting everyone to come to the market and try some of the new vendors in addition to their favorites.
The market opens every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and runs through Oct. 23.
A dozen food trucks will sell delicious items and sweet treats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday until October.
Most of the trucks are small businesses, many run by families.
