Pro-Palestinian protesters march near United Center as DNC begins
More than 270 different organizations came together to form the coalition to protest.
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More than 270 different organizations came together to form the coalition to protest.
Colbert is broadcasting live in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
The main purpose of the protest was to end the U.S. aid to Israel in the War in Gaza, but protesters also addressed other issues for which they said the funds could be used. Jermont Terry reports.
Agitators broke through a perimeter fence, but did not make it into the secure area near the United Center. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Tara Molina reports on the response after a security fence was knocked down during protests outside the Democratic National Convention, and Jermont Terry reports on the protest at Union Park.
CBS News Chicago security expert Phil Andrew, formerly of the FBI, discusses the DNC security fence breach during protesters Monday and how it was handled by law enforcement.
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Protests near the United Center in Chicago caused some trying to attend the DNC from being able to get to the arena on time.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took to the lectern Monday evening to welcome the delegates to the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Protesters who took part in the march said they ran into agitators throughout their route, while elsewhere, one person interrupted our live report and said, "The police were agitators." Dave Savini, Tara Molina, and Jermont Terry are live at various points on the route.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed delegates to kick off the start of Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention inside the United Center.
After the security fences were breached, protesters started throwing drinks and signs at police officers, and a line of protesters was lined up facing a line of officers in riot gear as of 5:15 p.m. Tara Molina and Charlie De Mar report from the scene.
Shortly before the kickoff to the festivities on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the delegates were cheery inside the United Center in Chicago.
Officers in riot gear were responding as a faction of protesters breached the fence, and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was personally on the scene. Charlie De Mar, Tara Molina, and Dave Savini have live updates.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
Dave Savini and Charlie De Mar report from the tense scene near the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
A faction of protesters breached the fence near the United Center around 4:30 p.m., and police were preparing to respond. Dave Savini and Charlie De Mar report from the scene.
Protesters came from around the country to march near the Democratic National Convention in the name of the pro-Palestinian cause. Tara Molina reports.
The Poor People's Army was also one of the many groups planning marches in Chicago during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Organizers said their focus will be on raising awareness of homelessness across the country.
President Joe Biden visited the stage at the United Center in Chicago ahead of his speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
The protest march remained peaceful as it made its way from Union Park to Park 578 on the Near West Side. Dave Savini reports.
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The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
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Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
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A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
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Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
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Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
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The confrontation led to agents tackling a person to detain them and using chemical irritants to try to disperse the crowd.
For 25 years, the moment has provided a true sense of the holiday tradition to families who struggle to make it happen.
Pooches and pet owners decked out in their holiday finest filled Rizzo's Bar and Inn on Saturday afternoon for photos with Santa and plenty of fun.
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Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
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A man and a woman were charged after authorities said they buried an infant child at a home in Wilmington, Illinois, last year.
Des Plaines police said the USPS driver claimed that he temporarily lost control of his vehicle, leading to the crash.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship was held at Navy Pier on Saturday.
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Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
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A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
