Protesters rally in downtown Chicago ahead of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO - Protesters marched in downtown Chicago on Sunday, just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
The pre-convention march began just after 5 p.m. at the intersections of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. It was put on by Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a self-described "new coalition of feminist, LGBTQ and pro-Palestinian organizations."
Protesters began with a rally on the street near the Chicago River before marching south down Michigan Avenue.
Chants of "Free Palestine" echoed around downtown Chicago while others held signs that advocated for national reproductive rights legislation, LGBTQ+ rights, a ceasefire in Palestine or for the U.S. to divest funds from Israel.
The DNC will take place from Aug. 19–22 at the United Center and McCormick Place.
We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available.
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