Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the roadway entering into Terminal 1 at O'Hare airport, causing traffic to come to a standstill during rush hour. Dozens of people had to walk to the terminal with their suitcases to catch their flights. Forty protesters were taken into custody by the police.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the roadway entering into Terminal 1 at O'Hare airport Monday morning.
Traffic came to a complete standstill right in the middle of rush hour at one of the busiest airports in the country.All lanes were blocked on westbound Interstate 190 between Bessie Coleman Drive and the airport. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., Chicago officials said traffic on I-190 was resuming. Dozens of people opted to get out of their cars and walk with their suitcases to the terminal in order to make their flights.All of this was caused by protesters who were seen sitting in the middle of the road, right on the expressway, linking arms and blocking traffic. Video appeared to show several people taken into custody.Forty people, 31 women and nine men ages 19-43, were taken into custody, police said.
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