"Pro-Palestinian Protests in Chicago Disrupt Traffic, Demand Ceasefire"
TL;DR
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted traffic on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago to protest outside U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's residence, demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The protest, which is part of a series of mobilizations in Chicago, led to at least one arrest and significant traffic delays. The protestors are calling for an end to what they describe as a genocide in Palestine, funded by U.S. tax dollars. Senator Durbin's office has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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- Pro-Palestine protest temporarily shuts down DuSable Lake Shore Drive FOX 32 Chicago
- Chicago area Palestinians ask elected leaders to support ceasefire in Gaza CBS Chicago
- Chicago Lake Shore Drive protest today: Pro-Palestinian protest near home of Dick Durbin causes closures, impacts traffic WLS-TV
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