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Bike Tour of Near West Side Among Upcoming Cyclo-tours

May 11, 2012
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This Saturday, come learn about the storied area central to Chicago’s growth and history, the . The Near West Side is Community Area #28, sitting 2 miles west of the Loop. The Community is home to a number of prominent Chicago neighborhoods including Greektown,...
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Ald. Fioretti Releases Details of Upcoming NATO Restrictions

May 10, 2012
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Ald. Fioretti, 2nd Ward, has made a long list of restrictions on parking, driving, and access that will result from the NATO summit in and around McCormick Place. The security and transportation restrictions begin on May 13 for the parking areas around McCormick Place....
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Active Severe Weather in the Chicago and Midwest Forecast

May 9, 2012
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AccuWeather.com predicts active severe weather this summer for portions of the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic. As the summer of 2012 warms us up, the La Niña pattern, or cooler-than-normal water temperatures over the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, that has been in place for...
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Diverse Voices at NATO Protests

May 20, 2012
Diverse Voices at NATO Protests

Several thousand people from all walks of life came out to Chicago’s Grant Park Sunday to protest against NATO. Dr. Daud Miraki stood under the shade of trees in Grant Park holding one end of a banner that called...
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UPDATE: Demonstrators Protest Alleged Police Brutality

May 20, 2012
UPDATE: Demonstrators Protest Alleged Police Brutality

Anti-NATO protesters held a press conference Sunday to protest alleged police brutality. They claimed that on Saturday night a protester was hit by a police van and that some were hit by police wielding billyclubs. This happened after protesters...
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Mother of Iraq War Vet Speaks Out Against NATO

May 20, 2012
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  Under a scorching May sun that took a toll on protesters and police officers alike, demonstrators gathered in Grant Park today for an anti-war rally intended to make the gathering NATO dignitaries notice. The noon rally drew several...
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Saturday Protests in the Loop

May 20, 2012

Saturday saw the first major protests against NATO including a rally against the arrest of three men on terrorism charges and an impromptu evening march through the Loop.
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NATO Demonstrators and Police Clash at Sunday Protest

After a peaceful march from Petrillo Bandshell to outside McCormick place Sunday, Anti-NATO protesters gathered at Michigan and Cermak to watch veterans turn in their medals. Most left shortly thereafter, but around 500 remained and were confronted by CPD forces that demanded they disperse.   [View the story "Melee at #noNATO protest in Chicago"...

Saturday Protests in the Loop

Saturday saw the first major protests against NATO including a rally against the arrest of three men on terrorism charges and an impromptu evening march through the Loop.

Veterans for Peace March against NATO

Diverse Voices at NATO Protests Diverse Voices at NATO Protests

Several thousand people from all walks of life came out to Chicago’s Grant Park...

UPDATE: Demonstrators Protest Alleged Police Brutality UPDATE: Demonstrators Protest Alleged Police Brutality

Anti-NATO protesters held a press conference Sunday to protest alleged police brutality. They claimed...

Screen Shot 2012-05-20 at 3.29.58 PMMother of Iraq War Vet Speaks Out Against NATO

  Under a scorching May sun that took a toll on protesters and police...

Saturday Protests in the Loop

Saturday saw the first major protests against NATO including a rally against the arrest...

Veterans for Peace March against NATO

Female protester who received injuries at the demonstrationSaturday Evening Marches Bring Conflict Between Protesters, Police

  More than 1,000 protesters marched through the streets Saturday evening stopping traffic as...

NATO Brings Visiting Protesters to the Windy City NATO Brings Visiting Protesters to the Windy City

Red bandanas, sun burnt skin and eager activists crowded the basement of Wellington Avenue...

Anti-Nato Protesters Gather at North Side Church

Anti-Nato protesters from all around the country gathered at Wellington United Church of Christ...

NATO Summit: the Italian Perspective NATO Summit: the Italian Perspective

Italy is expected to bring up the departure of its troops from Afghanistan at...


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