NBC 5s Vi Nguyen reports. Anti-violence demonstrators shut down a section of the Dan Ryan Expressway with a spirited march Saturday, snarling traffic and igniting a war of words between Gov. Anti-violence protesters shut down Dan Ryan: 'Today was the attention An Illinois State Police cruiser was involved in a crash on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway, causing traffic issues on the roadway. September 7, 2017 / 3:17 PM Illinois State Police have warned any pedestrians entering the. He pointed out that Martin Luther King Jr., and other civil rights leaders shut down entire cities to draw attention to the plight of African-Americans. At around noon, some of the protesters began making their way off the Dan Ryan at 67th Street. CBS News Chicago: Free 24/7 News. Protesters shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday for an anti-violence march. The next move is in the hands of the government and elected officials. Hes our Batman, tweeted one fan. Keep. When they saw this many people out here, black and white and brown, young and old, saying we're tired of the damn violence in Chicago. The crash occurred at about 3:05 a.m. in the. All Rights Reserved. For example, she suspects some of the BLM activists are part of the movement to change the countrys gun laws. Bruce Rauner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other elected officials along with those running for office to discuss solutions to gun violence. David Brown. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. I thought they said we were allowed to march here today" said one protester. Many Chicago police officers and officials with the Illinois State Police were on hand to ensure safety of the crowd. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Demonstrators planning to protest on Dan Ryan Saturday First published on July 4, 2021 / 9:31 AM. On the Dan Ryan Expressway? (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune). At a news conference this week, Pfleger said the group does outreach to victims and perpetrators of violence. CHICAGO - One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Friday morning, shutting down inbound lanes for hours during the morning rush commute on Chicago 's South Side. David Brown says the day began peacefully, with no reported incidents with the march that headed north from the city's South Side. Here are five things to know ahead of Saturdays protest. Dreadhead Cowboy halts traffic on Dan Ryan in protest, arrests made But whatever people think of the protest, Morris said motorists on the Dan Ryan Expressway this weekend will have to confront the issue the activists want to bring to the forefront. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, High winds, low humidity, sub-par rainfall and pre-season, Second Citys first all-Asian cast brings progress,, Swanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals, Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84, Skilling: Cloudy, cool temps to start the week, Tom Skilling honored with Order of Lincoln, Potential for some snow a.m. Mondayand graupel as, A few players from the Chicago area will get their, As May begins, there is one big bright spot for Cubs, Northwestern shows faith in Chris Collins after NCAA, Where a miserable April ranks in White Sox history, Joakim Noah announces newest Chicago community effort, Want a WGN News Super Fan Friday Flyover?
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