First published on July 4, 2021 / 9:31 AM. (Video: Reuters) Article Hundreds of people took over a major Chicago highway Saturday, shutting down all northbound lanes of traffic on Interstate 94 better known locally as the Dan Ryan. Protestors shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway during an anti-violence protest calling for common sense gun laws, July 7, 2018 in Chicago. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/NRlGDQBS1t. Mayor Emanuel and Police Superintendent Johnson both have shared their support for this movement, meant to draw attention for more community investment. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. One person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/dSn2vgG0tz. In 2016 he faced a felony charge of gun possession, for which he served time. When they saw this many people out here, black and white and brown, young and old, saying we're tired of the damn violence in Chicago. Last fall, Hollingworth was arrested after he rode a horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway to raise awareness to the violence that is impacting kids in Chicago. Arrests in the aftermath of that previous encounter. During the incident, Hollingsworth recorded a Facebook Live explaining why his group staged another shutdown of the Dan Ryan. Meet The Staff/Send Tips. Its been a month since Steve Strode, a father of six and a long-serving deacon at a Chicago church, was violently attacked during a possible road rage incident, and now his family is offering a reward for information that will lead them to answers on what happened that fateful night. August 15, 2020 / 9:28 PM News . Michael Pfleger talks at a news conference July 3, 2018, at St. Sabina Catholic Church about the planned anti-violence protest that will shut down a portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway . @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Y7bEBzqA1Q. ", Mayor Emanuel responded on Twitter saying, "It was a peaceful protest. During a news conference, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz said his agency wasnt looking to arrest people, but troopers would try to physically prevent anyone from walking onto the Dan Ryan. Illinois State Police have warned any pedestrians entering the. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. Northbound lanes reopened around 6 p.m. But in a separate protest downtown on Saturday evening, Brown said multiple agitators "hijacked a peaceful protest.". Chicago Tribunes Peter Nickeas contributed. But no Pfleger-led march garnered as much attention at the one that completely shut down the northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway on July 7, 2018, now two years ago. JB Pritzker said. Check back for details. Attack, Family Offers Reward After Long-Serving Deacon at Chicago Church Killed in Dec. The Millennium Park protest called for defunding the Chicago Police Department and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State Police are not letting anyone including residents pass through. Mace also came out. The anti-violence march is scheduled to begin at about 10 a.m. Saturday on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 79th; Rev, Pfleger said about 3,000 people are expected to attend, up from about . A portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway was shut down Thursday after a group of people attempted to block lanes. All lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway reopened Friday evening following a shooting that caused a portion of the interstate to shut down for hours, according to police. The shooting happened on the inbound Dan Ryan near 67th Street. 4:21 p.m.: Reports on Twitter indicated that protesters were making their way to Millennium Park. The young people have said that if they refuse to meet or if there is no plan put together on this that there will be another direct action to follow, said Pfleger. Afterward, it seemed like the protesters were back to marching, as medics treated those who were injured. 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Officers were assaulted with chemical spray, bottles, skateboards, among other things, Brown said. Pfleger and other protesters are demanding sit-down meetings with Gov. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Demonstrators were clashing with police around the Loop Saturday evening, with police deploying pepper spray. Po. The incident was initially observed by SkyCam9 on the south bound Dan Ryan near 53 rd. May 27, 2021, 5:52 PM. Debris from Kennedy Expressway crash falls on Metra tracks Indiana Toll Road back open, trains running after utility pole fire IN Toll Road shut down after utility pole fire; trains affected. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hoping to curb rising crime on Chicago expressways, Gov. ??? A shooting on the Dan Ryan expressway shut down inbound lanes during the morning commute on Chicago's South Side. . In 2016, gun violence reached levels that had not been seen in 20 years, according to data kept by the Tribune. CHICAGO (CBS) --The outbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway were shut down Sunday morning between 95th and the Bishop Ford split due to a fatal hit-and-run crash. Chicago Police trailing. The shooting. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expy. Closing things around the Daley Plaza are more conducive than closing an entire expressway, Guglielmi said. His goal, encapsulated in the slogan Kids Lives Matter, was to protest gun violence against children. So that attention could be brought to an issue, a problem that is not being properly addressed.. Please enter valid email address to continue. A trooper was found shot in his squad car. We lost a real good brother, he said. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/nndYru8K08. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Hollingsworth faces a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge for allegedly harming his horse during the ride. Bride killed in Folly Beach golf cart DUI crash, Serena Williams debuts pregnancy on the Met Gala red carpet, New doc reveals real reason King Charles didn't first marry Camilla. One person was shot. ?This was earlier in anticipation of protestersa little further down at Wacker and LaSalle. ", RELATED: License plate reader cameras being installed along Chicago area expressways. One person was killed in a collision in the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway during the Friday morning commute, officials said. The year 2020 got a little more surreal Monday, when Chicago's Dreadhead Cowboy Adam Hollingsworth galloped down a major highway at rush hour, followed by. CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports the protest is peaceful and is composed of a combination of at least half a dozen groups, and hundreds of people in total. All Rights Reserved. An Illinois State Trooper died Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, according to state police officials. CHICAGO -- Thousands of protesters shut down a section of the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday for an anti-violence march. An ironworker from Joliet has heard stories about people being carjacked in Chicago before, but he never imagined hed be a witness to one on a Friday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway. But whatever people think of the protest, Morris said motorists on the Dan Ryan Expressway this weekend will have to confront the issue the activists want to bring to the forefront. She saw Saturday morning's controversial Dan Ryan protest as "the only way we can be heard. After a south suburban man dies in a hit-and-run on the Dan Ryan Expressway, relatives say the official explanation doesnt add up. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. At LaSalle Street, where the Chicago River bridge was not raised, police horses stood guard. 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In an August Facebook post, he said hed just bought a new horse for his son. Thousands of commuters who use a major Chicago ramp connecting to expressways may run into traffic problems the next few days or possibly weeks. A former boxer and exotic dancer, Hollingsworth, 33, grew up in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago and now lives in Englewood. Earlier, despite plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway, protesters Saturday afternoon did not make it onto the expressway. The protest will start at 10 a.m. Saturday on the northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway near 79th Street and will continue to 67th Street. CHICAGO Chicagos Dreadhead Cowboy once again shut down traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Protesters and police were seen rustling with umbrellas, bikes. Father Pfleger said that the statement from the governor was a lie and that they were coming to shut down the expressway. Make up your mind," Pfleger said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Arrests were made when a group of people, including Chicago's Dreadhead Cowboy, shut down a portion of the Dan Ryan Expressway Thursday afternoon. September 7, 2017 / 3:17 PM Adam Hollingsworth rides his horse on the Dan Ryan Expressway with motorcycles and motorists to support Kids Lives Matter. The incident was initially observed by SkyCam9 on the south bound Dan Ryan near 53rd Street. I can't spot anymore people in the distance. The mission couldnt be more uncomfortable for Justin Blake, who is living on a bridge over the Dan Ryan Expressway as part of an effort to save a home that has been in his family for generations. Protesters, led by Father Michael Pflger, began making their way onto the Dan Ryan near 79th Street at about 10:18 a.m., carrying banners demanding common sense gun laws, community resources, better schools, jobs and economic development. The conditions of the two victims were not immediately available. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Police closed all lanes on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway Sunday morning, in response to a reported shooting. CONTEXT: This is what protesters are demanding in this demonstration @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/s6dtkicTOd. CHICAGO Demonstrators are planning to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday with a Black Lives Matter march. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Many Chicago police officers and officials with the Illinois State Police were on hand to ensure safety of the crowd. These kids are affected by stuff like this. 9:28 p.m.: Chicago Police Supt. What to Know. "We are going to defend expressways from this type of violence. I figured it out., Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 7:15 p.m. Police clashed with protesters outside City Hall at Randolph and LaSalle streets. Protesters not hitting the #danryan @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/8fS1TksEo0, 1:40 p.m.: CBS 2's Marissa Parra reports Illinois State Police with face shields and batons are out blocking westbound 35th Street at Indiana Avenue the path between protesters and Chicago's Dan Ryan expressway. Protesters later became stalled near 76th Street for about an hour, with protesters shouting, "Shut it down." Start each day with Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox. State police said they have installed about 100 license plate readers on the Dan Ryan Expressway, and they say they likely captured the suspect involved in this latest shooting. Luke Stulga breaks slump, hits for cycle as St. Laurence stymies Mount Carmel. Earlier, Governor Bruce Rauner's office had earlier warned that anyone going across the barrier would be arrested, but no arrests have been reported. What is clear is that this stunt not only seriously endangered the horse, but also the rider and all travelers on the expressway, the mayor said in a statement. J.B. Pritzker and the director of Illinois State Police held a news conference Monday to spotlight arrests that have occurred since patrols were increased and more surveillance cameras were installed. Graves reports he can't spot any more people in the distance, and police say the crowd has dispersed. I figured it out., Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. They announced 20 arrests in the last four months for charges including murder, attempted murder, involuntary manslaughter and weapons charges. Please enter valid email address to continue. As of 6 p.m., the northbound lanes of the interstate at. (Vashon Jordan Jr./@vashon_photo), Dansby Swanson, bloodied by his own helmet, helps the Chicago Cubs shake off a weekend sweep with a 5-1 win, Discovery channeled. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. 2:21 p.m.: Chicago Police say "small crowd size" is the reason they aren't allowing marchers onto the Dan Ryan Expressway. Chicago police also responded to the scene. [READ MORE: How to get around Saturday if anti-violence protest blocks the Dan Ryan], If people break the law, we may have to arrest people. We just dont want anybody to get hurt.. Police shut down several downtown streets. NBC 5s Regina Waldroup reports. Police say the crowd has dispersed. Pfleger and perhaps hundreds of others plan to shut down traffic on the expressway to send a message: Elected leaders must fix neighborhood schools and create better job prospects to supplant the violence plaguing some pockets of the city. 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The Michigan Avenue Bridge has been raised, and police were reportedly trying to move the protesters into the Loop. Hes our Batman, tweeted one fan. (Vashon Jordan Jr./@vashon_photo) (Chicago Tribune Handout). A brutal attack on a Chicago businessman last weekend has his loved ones begging for answers. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The ride ended when Hollingsworth was arrested and his eye-catching brown and white steed NuNu was taken to an animal shelter, bleeding from one hoof. Since the start of the pandemic, state police said they have seen a dramatic increase in shootings on Chicago area expressways. Thousands are expected at the planned peace march this weekend, which aims to shut down part of the Dan Ryan Expressway. David Brown. "The people won today because the people showed up . June 2, 2021 at 11:28 PM. Please enter valid email address to continue. @cbschicago @MarParNews pic.twitter.com/OqwCOS1b1P. Organizers have been meeting with law enforcement for weeks to. All Rights Reserved. She does worry that all of the causes competing for attention will lead to some sort of protest fatigue. I cant predict anything right now, but were taking a page from the civil rights movement. The expressway was closed for a short period of time, causing gridlock for drivers headed south towards the city's downtown area. plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway. "I think there is a clear message being sent across the country and that is that we live in a state of emergency in Chicago, that the deaths on a daily basis of young people in particular, is not acceptable, that there is a dire need to invest in the poorest communities in Chicago," Garcia said. Personnel with Illinois State Police, Chicago police and the Illinois Department of Transportation initially blocked protesters from blocking the two left lanes, keeping them open for traffic. Hollingsworth became a media darling when he started riding in Black Lives Matter protests, appearing in Minneapolis, Chicago, Berwyn and Cicero. WLS - Chicago. "Everybody is affected and it shouldn't be. That's why I am glad that we're all here, that we're all trying to make a difference and that's what matters. 6:38 p.m.: Twitter photos show a large group of protesters and police officers gathered in the area of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. But will the protest lead to change, or just to protest fatigue? Inbound lanes were shut down on I-94 from 67th Street to 71st Street until around 8:40 a.m. Cook County Commissioner and Congressional candidate Chuy Garcia was among the protest marchers. Hollingsworths attorney strongly disputed that Hollingsworth would ever do anything to harm his horse. Protests were held earlier in Millennium Park and moved onto Michigan Avenue, Randolph Street, and LaSalle Street as they grew more heated. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. No arrests were reported. The clashes. He said Chicago police support raising awareness for gun violence, but the protest as planned presents logistical challenges.

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