More than 50 people were arrested on Monday in connection with protests that caused major disruptions and halted traffic in downtown Chicago and near O'Hare…
Traffic was halted for around an hour near O'Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to abandon their taxis or rideshares and walk to the airport.
protests that caused major disruptions and halted traffic in downtown Chicago and near O'Hare International Airport. The pro-Palestinian protests in the Chicago area were part of a wave of demonstrations across the U.S., in which activists called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.Disruptions began in Chicago during the morning rush hour, when protesters brought traffic to a halt along the Kennedy Expressway near O'Hare International Airport. Traffic was halted for around an hour, prompting passengers to abandon their taxis or rideshares and walk to the airport.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyOutbound lanes near a terminal at O’Hare International Airport were blocked Monday morning on the Kennedy Expressway due to a protest, Total Traffic says. A total of 40 people were taken apprehended during the demonstrations, authorities stated. Chicago police said 31 women and nine men, ranging in age between 19 and 43 years old, were taken into custody.Disruptions were also felt in the Loop, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets after a rally at Federal Plaza. More than 100 people blocked traffic as they worked to get their message across.
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