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Live Updates: Chicago Protests and Unrest

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  • Lightfoot Lifts City Curfew

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lifted the 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, effective immediately.

    June 7, 2020 read more
  • Chicago reopens access to downtown area

    The CTA resumed bus and train service in and out of downtown, Lake Shore Drive reopened, and ramp closings on I-90/94 and I-290 have been removed.

    June 7, 2020 read more
  • Thousands march peacefully in downtown Chicago

    A crowd estimated at 20,000 by police marched through the streets of Chicago today, chanting and waving signs to protest the death of George Floyd and the police mistreatment of people of color.

    June 6, 2020 read more
  • City hiring private security to protect businesses

    Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said the city is hiring three private security firms to guard businesses after widespread looting last weekend.

    June 6, 2020 read more
  • Teachers union joins call to remove police from schools

    The Chicago Teachers Union is supporting calls to end the controversial practice of stationing police in Chicago public schools.

    June 6, 2020 read more
  • Lightfoot hiring firm for extra security in city

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office is hiring a politically-connected security firm to provide unarmed guards at locations in the city this weekend.

    June 6, 2020 read more
  • Head of Chicago’s police board said he was hit by police during protest

    The head of Chicago’s police board said he was one of several people struck by Chicago police during a confrontation with protesters on Sunday.

    June 5, 2020 read more
  • City restricting downtown and Lake Shore Drive access this weekend

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is vowing to aggressively protect South and West neighborhoods from looting this weekend.

    June 5, 2020 read more
  • Two police officers relieved of power after woman allegedly dragged and knelt on

    Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said two officers have been relieved of their police powers after the agency that investigates police misconduct recommended they be reassigned.

    June 5, 2020 read more
  • Chicago mayor says police should stay in schools

    Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is rejecting calls to remove police stationed in Chicago public schools.

    June 5, 2020 read more
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