Pro Palestinian activists demand to march outside Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The city has previously denied their requests to protest outside the United Center.
The city has previously denied their requests to protest outside the United Center.
The groups had sought permits for protest marches on the first and last days of the Democratic National Convention in August, with parade routes that would have taken them within one block of the United Center
At one point all lanes were closed.
At one point all lanes were closed.
"I just don't think they can guarantee our safety."
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The demonstration was organized by the Coalition for Justice in Palestine. They called for the president to back a cease-fire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Saturday's protest was a continuation and escalation of protests around the world since the conflict began with Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
They said they wanted a meeting with the congressman to discuss a ceasefire and continued U.S. aid to Israel.
Many could be heard shouting "free free Palestine" as they called for a ceasefire in the war with Israel.
The protest comes following a heated protest last week ended with an alderwoman running for safety.
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Dozens of people were singing and linking arms in a downtown Chicago march. They said they are Chicago Jews and allies demanding a cease-fire in Gaza.
Lincolnwood Police say during the event, multiple people "confronted" a person in the Lincolnwood Town Center mall across the street from the event. That person then pulled out a firearm and shot it into the air. No one was injured.
The demonstrations can at times be loud and dramatic or quiet by candlelight.
The demonstration disrupted traffic for hours.
The demonstrations can at times be loud and dramatic or quiet by candlelight.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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No other injuries were reported, police said.
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The businesses that were targeted are located next to each other in the Beverly neighborhood, and were both left blazing hot inside. Jermont Terry reports.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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