Large crowds are expected in downtown Chicago on Saturday for one of the hundreds of 'No Kings' events planned across the U.S., city officials warned.
"We are coming together again on March 28 because we know we can overcome this repression when we unite," the No Kings website states.A sea of people filled the streets as part of a nationwide demonstration against President Trump and his policies, including immigration Editor's Note: The video in the above player is from NBC Chicago's coverage of a"No Kings" protest in Chicago in 2025.
Large crowds are expected to flock to downtown Chicago on Saturday for one of the hundreds of"No Kings" events planned across the country, city officials warned.The"No Kings" rally and march in downtown Chicago is scheduled to kick off from the corner of East Jackson Drive and South Columbus Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Amid the rally and march, rolling street closures will be put into effect downtown and near Grant Park, according to the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications . Authorities advise motorists to be prepared for increased traffic and reroutes in and around Grant park and the Loop amid the action. "Traffic Control Aides will be on hand at events citywide to direct flow and traffic impacts. Public transportation is encouraged," OEMC said in a release sent Thursday."The Chicago Police Department will have additional resources visible and present across the city to protect all those exercising their First Amendment Rights, as well as all those living, working and visiting affected areas." The event in downtown Chicago is one of hundreds planned to take place Saturday across the U.S. There are several other"No Kings" events happening in and around Chicago on Saturday. A map of the events is available"As President Trump escalates his attempts to control us, it is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country. If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken. We are coming together again on March 28 because we know we can overcome this repression when we unite," the"No Kings" website states.
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