Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine in Chicago Loop
Many could be heard should "free free Palestine" as they called for a ceasefire in the war with Israel.
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Many could be heard should "free free Palestine" as they called for a ceasefire in the war with Israel.
The demonstrations can at times be loud and dramatic or quiet by candlelight.
The demonstration disrupted traffic for hours.
The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized the march to protest what the group called "war crimes" by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
In the conflict between Israel and Hamas, more than 700 Israelis, 400 Palestinians and several Americans have been killed since Hamas' suprise attack on Saturday.
In the conflict between Israel and Hamas, more than 700 Israelis, 400 Palestinians and several Americans have been killed since Hamas' suprise attack on Saturday.
Police said Egypt Otis stabbed Taylor twice in the chest during a fight near State and Van Buren streets.
The FBI said the robber verbally demanded money and passed a note, but no weapon was displayed.
A 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death in The Loop overnight. Police said the teen got into a fight with another woman in the first block of West Van Buren Street just before 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to police, the woman used a knife to stab the teen twice in the chest before running off.
Police said the teen got into a fight with another woman, who used a knife to stab the teen twice in the chest.
The store located at State and Madison in the Loop is expected to reopen Sunday morning.
There was a large response from emergency crews, and the store at 1 S. State St. was evacuated.
"When people kind of complain about the traffic, this is a positive thing because now we get the some coming right down our basically our canyon of cement."
Police found the 45-year-old suspect and arrested him. Charges were pending.
Much of Chicago's Central Business District is now closed to incoming traffic as the city prepares for possible large celebrations for Mexican Independence Day.
The city initially had no plans to close streets but announced the closures around 8 p.m. "due to large car caravans."
They're now hiring poll workers and part-time employees to fill positions including site supervisors, election judges and coordinators, and more.
They're hosting a job fair Friday at their election super site near Clark and Lake in the Loop.
A verbal altercation resulted in a person being shot and in critical condition Thursday night in the Loop.
It's free to attend and takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
A survey found 76 percent of attendees said the event positively affected their feelings about the Loop.
Police said a 17-year-old boy was trying to use the ATM when a man came up and tried to force him to withdraw money. The victim refused, police said.
The robbery happened at 6:42 p.m. at the Bank of America ATM at the southeast corner of Washington and Dearborn streets.
The event featuring food, drinks, art, and other items will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 6 p.m.
The man was discovered after running into a hotel lobby in the 200 block of North Wabash Avenue.
