First demonstrations underway ahead of Democratic National Convention | Full Coverage

Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent live from the United Center ahead of the DNC.
They're joined by Dave Savini, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and former chair of Illinois GOP Pat Brady.A day ahead of the Democratic National Convention, protesters held a rally and march downtown late Sunday.
Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ organizations held a rally on Wacker Drive just east of Michigan Avenue early Sunday evening. A march south on Michigan Avenue was to follow.
About 200 people were in attendance at the protest as of 5:30 p.m.—holding signs and in some instances Pride or Palestinian flags.
It was estimated that there were more police officers than protesters at that time. Police Supt. Larry Snelling was at the scene.
Officers were on bicycles at the scene, ensuring that everyone was kept safe and the crowd was kept together.
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[NorKal]

Gay flags next to Palestinian flags. That make alot of sense.

[Christopher-jkbj]

A week of "Peaceful protests" Coming right up😂😂

[suegordon]

I’m sick of the repeated “Threats to our Democracy” talking points. There is no threat to our democracy. It’s the same old boogie man. It’s ridiculous.

[IvanHernandez-cxdu]

We need America to be great ones again went trump was president we need trump back 2024

[crystalmcbride]

But most cover their faces. Be proud of what you stand for

[Stan-zjhg]

Wonder how high the body count will be by Thursday? This is the South side of Chicago!!

[Magnumva]

Let them protest...It's really what Makes America Great

[reefratsclark]

Trump now has the Swifties & Elon musketeers

[stevekozera]

Keep the likes coming it’s in the Bible trump will be the last president that the united states will ever need more people need to read the Bible go to church love God believe in God understand biblical doctrine get off the streets and go to church

[dorothybowman]

This will cause a lot of trouble .israel is americas love.

[itvudhd]

Hope police have a good supply of pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets, live fire and have F35s on standby.

[katemccrew]

Hope Chicago stands up against our evil govt

[antoniboleslawowicz]

Sophomoric—-a sad comparison with the days of Cronkite, Sevareid, Mudd, Rather, Wallace, Reasoner, Herman and the old pros of a bygone era.

[DennisTheInternationalMenace]

Free Palastine? Go tell Hamas, who started it this time around, who are rejecting a ceasefire. Hypocrites!

[Dragon]

Please make sure the coordination of all those agencies provide the excellent security to protect all those at the DNC just like it was provided for Donald Trump in Butler PA.

[elgastsos]

The cowards built a wall around the Democrat Convention.😂😂😂

[beautifuldreamer]

Republicans for Harris???😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[philipsauers]

Defund the police yet, make sure all the police protect us. ROTFL. No drag queens?

[originalgameronline]

First the immigrants, now their caretakers arrive. Your city is in trouble.

[sharonjacobson]

We support our Vice President and her running mate Tim all the way to the White House!!! 🇺🇸🦅💙. We Won't Go Back!! 🇺🇸🦅💙