CHICAGO (CBS) -- Demonstrators were clashing with police around the Loop Saturday evening, with police deploying pepper spray. 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. 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. I've counted at least five protesters here being arrested and placed into the wagon. 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. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. The conditions of the two victims were not immediately available. Fiery crash shuts down part of Dan Ryan Expressway - Yahoo News Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash Closes All South Bound Lanes Of Dan Ryan Expressway 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. All northbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway are shut down after a shooting left a driver with life-threatening injuries on Chicago's South Side. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. (Vashon Jordan Jr./@vashon_photo) (Chicago Tribune Handout). She does worry that all of the causes competing for attention will lead to some sort of protest fatigue. The clashes. All Rights Reserved. But will the protest lead to change, or just to protest fatigue? 1:49 p.m.: Protesters are headed north on Indiana Avenue around 37th Street. After a south suburban man dies in a hit-and-run on the Dan Ryan Expressway, relatives say the official explanation doesnt add up. . A person in the group was reportedly Adam Hollingsworth, Chicagos Dreadhead Cowboy. I can't spot anymore people in the distance. In Facebook posts, Hollingsworth has been calling for protests under the banner Kids Lives Matter, saying the children of Chicago need a voice and Kids lives matter everything else matter after. A major focus of his protests is the need to end gun violence against children. "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. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ??? And while the number of shootings victims has decreased since then, its still higher than 2015 and 2014. This isnt the first time protesters have shut down a major roadway in Chicago and beyond. Live Coverage of the Dan Ryan Expressway Protest in Chicago She saw Saturday morning's controversial Dan Ryan protest as "the only way we can be heard. CHICAGO A shooting that left one person wounded shut down part of the Dan Ryan Expressway as police investigated. 2:21 p.m.: Chicago Police say "small crowd size" is the reason they aren't allowing marchers onto the Dan Ryan Expressway. CHICAGO Chicago's Dreadhead Cowboy once again shut down traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. Northbound lanes reopened around 6 p.m. Dan Ryan Expressway shut down after deadly crash - CBS Chicago - CBS News @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/KEQjO5sD9c. I cant predict anything right now, but were taking a page from the civil rights movement. If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but its certainly not the only factor to consider. 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Community Journalism. were shut down at 71st for more than four hours as Illinois State Police investigated a shooting Thursday. "Things haven't changed in five years," Woods-Lewis said. 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Everybody is affected and it shouldn't be. (Annemarie Mannion / WTTW News) Protesters against police brutality were turned away by a line of police officers as they tried to make their way Saturday to the Dan Ryan Expressway to flood it with people and shut it down. Check back for details. Illinois State Police report that two people were shot and transported themselves to St. Bernard's Hospital. Police writing numbers on people while ahead of themthe line of police holds strong. The Michigan Avenue Bridge has been raised, and police were reportedly trying to move the protesters into the Loop. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Dan Ryan Expressway shut down by anti-violence march in Chicago Where bridges aren't raisedhorses stand guard. CHICAGO - One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Friday morning, shutting down inbound lanes for hours during the morning rush commute on Chicago 's South Side. LIVE UPDATES: Demonstrators Clash With Police Downtown, 24 - CBS News Eventually, state police formed a blockade and began making arrests. Inbound lanes were shut down on I-94 from 67th Street to 71st Street until around 8:40 a.m. Earlier, despite plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway, protesters Saturday afternoon did not make it onto the expressway. A former boxer and exotic dancer, Hollingsworth, 33, grew up in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago and now lives in Englewood. Sandra Torres has more. No arrests were reported. Graves reports he can't spot any more people in the distance, and police say the crowd has dispersed. The march has drawn praise from Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg, who are survivors of the school shooting Parkland, Florida. She has followed news reports of the BLM protests on expressways and highways, a tactic used more and more to bring attention to their cause. 7:40 p.m.: CBS 2's Steven Graves reports he has counted at least five protesters being arrested and placed into a police wagon on LaSalle Street. READ MORE: Emanuel backs Pfleger's planned Dan Ryan anti-violence march, Were still on target to go, Pfleger told the Tribune Thursday. First published on July 4, 2021 / 9:31 AM. "This is our territory, this is our problem, this is our challenge to meet," Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said. 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. In response to the increased crime, state police said they have increased the number of officers patrolling those areas and also beefed up technology. What happened on the dan ryan expressway today? ", A mayoral spokesman said in a statement, "The mayor's hope is that today's march may make someone realize they shouldn't pick up a gun to settle a dispute, and if that happens the peaceful march the governor called 'chaos' will unquestionably be worth it.". Police shut down several downtown streets. 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. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected', Joakim Noah's 'One City Basketball League' aims to reduce youth violence in Chicago, TikTok 'Flamethrower' challenge puts teen in hospital with burns to over 70% of his body, Indiana looks to arm teachers in bill headed to governor's desk, Chicago radio host was in New Orleans when 'hail of bullets' killed a waiter, wounded a friend. 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. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Y7bEBzqA1Q. The shooting happened around 5:20 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the expressway near 69th Street, according to Illinois State Police. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Attack, Family Offers Reward After Long-Serving Deacon at Chicago Church Killed in Dec. [READ MORE: As state police warn of arrests, a defiant Rev. "I'm here to make noise." Print Subscriber? Flipboard While waiting for a bus at St. Sabina Church, Loraine Woods-Lewis became emotional thinking of her son who was murdered in 2013. Illinois State Police have warned any pedestrians entering the. / CBS Chicago. Ever since the state police put out the press release that they would arrest people, weve gotten an enormous amount of attorneys and law firms that have said they would be available and on hand if any arrests take place, said Pfleger. Chicago Police are preparing to hold a news conference regarding clashes that left officers and protesters hurt in the Loop demonstrations Saturday night. These kids are affected by stuff like this. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/dSn2vgG0tz. CHICAGO - One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Friday morning, shutting down inbound lanes for hours during the morning rush commute on Chicago's South Side. We want the governor, the mayor, the elected officials and the community to all come together and say we want peace now," Pfleger said. NBC 5 will offer live coverage from the scene. David Brown. Bruce Rauner and Mayor Rahm . Make up your mind," Pfleger said. The shooting. Per CFD personell at the 47th Street ramp to the #DanRyan, this was as close as any protester got to getting on the expressway. Bruce Rauner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other elected officials along with those running for office to discuss solutions to gun violence, protesters marched on the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway for an estimated five to 10 minutes, activists and homeless protesters briefly halted traffic on Lake Shore Drive, a few Lake Shore Drive shutdowns by protesters, READ MORE: As state police warn of arrests, a defiant Rev. Chicago Traffic - ABC7 Chicago Bruce Rauner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other elected officials along with those running for office to discuss solutions to gun violence. Father Pfleger said that the statement from the governor was a lie and that they were coming to shut down the expressway. May 27, 2021, 5:52 PM. Illinois State Police with face shields and batons out, blocking the road westbound on Indiana/35th aka the path between protesters and Chicago's Dan Ryan expressway They are not letting anyone - including residents - pass through@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/GSuZGxv86n. CBS+. Dan Ryan shooting investigation closes inbound lanes at 87th Street for Aldon Morris, a professor of sociology and African-American studies at Northwestern University, said shutting down a highway is a classic nonviolent, civil disobedience type of protest. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lorraine Swanson , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 9:46 pm CT . Earlier, despite plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway, protesters Saturday afternoon did not make it onto the expressway. Demonstrators say police tear gassed them at one point. The northbound Dan Ryan Expy has been shut down at 71st and traffic rerouted up and over the ramp due to police activity. Illinois State Trooper Dies in Shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway But he said he found his footing again after his uncle Eddie Thomas introduced him to horses. Register Here An Illinois State Police cruiser was involved in a crash on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway, causing traffic issues on the roadway. Thousands of commuters who use a major Chicago ramp connecting to expressways may run into traffic problems the next few days or possibly weeks. Protesters arrived from all over Chicago at St. Sabina Saturday morning to board buses heading to the Dan Ryan. But thats not what our goal is here, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz said at a news conference earlier this week, adding: Our goal is to save lives, whether it be the young children or people in the city or motorists. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. [KASS: Father Mike's shutdown of Dan Ryan aimed directly at Mayor Emanuel]. ", Governor Rauner also lashed out at Mayor Rahm Emanuel, calling on him to, "take swift and decisive action to put an end to this kind of chaos. 'Dreadhead Cowboy' shuts down Dan Ryan Expressway in - Yahoo News CHICAGO (WLS) -- A fiery truck became engulfed in flames after hitting a car and a wall and killing at least one person, Illinois State Police said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He says horseback riding changed his life, and he wants children of color to have access to the sport. Assistant States Attorney Kevin DeBoni said Hollingsworth kicked and whipped the horse on a 7.5-mile trip down the expressway, leaving the animal in critical condition. 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. The gun wasnt his, he told the Tribune, but police blamed him. They say in part that's because a lot of time gang bangers, often spurred on by social media threats, take their disputes to the expressways, thinking they can avoid cameras on neighborhood streets in the city. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/tat2vxclb0. In recent years, Black Lives Matter activists have halted traffic in cities to draw attention to police-involved shootings, said Pamela Oliver, a professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Everyday Chicagoans responded strongly. Dan Ryan Expressway Shut Down After Shooting - CBS Chicago - CBS News News . In 2016, gun violence reached levels that had not been seen in 20 years, according to data kept by the Tribune. Anti-violence protesters shut down Dan Ryan: 'Today was the attention Until we understand that, this is going to continue to happen.. Delete your account. Dan Ryan Expressway shooting today: I-94 reopens in Chicago near 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. In a Facebook video of the visit, Hollingsworth, who is Black, reported he was met with support and kindness. During the incident, Hollingsworth recorded a Facebook Live explaining why his group staged another shutdown of the Dan Ryan. Dreadhead Cowboy halts traffic on Dan Ryan in protest, arrests made Hollingsworth posted to his social media account that he was among the group and it was a gun violence protest. Last year, activists and homeless protesters briefly halted traffic on Lake Shore Drive to protest the citys decision to clear viaducts in Uptown. Protestors planned to . Demonstrators planning to protest on Dan Ryan Saturday Dread Head Cowboy among 5 charged in latest Dan Ryan protest "Why is there a blockade of police? ", Mayor Emanuel responded on Twitter saying, "It was a peaceful protest. Community groups want to shut down Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter. CHICAGO -- Thousands of protesters shut down a section of the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday for an anti-violence march. According to Illinois State Police, one person died and another was hospitalized in the two-vehicle crash. A total of 17 officers were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. In fact, Illinois State police troopers, who have jurisdiction over Chicago expressways, will try to stop protesters from getting on the Dan Ryan and arrests will be made, if necessary. However, she thinks the protesters are evolving as the causes evolve. 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. / CBS Chicago. Since the start of the pandemic, state police said they have seen a dramatic increase in shootings on Chicago area expressways. ?Black Lives Matter Protests #Chicago Photo by Vashon RT @vashon_photo https://t.co/dkKBVImW2J pic.twitter.com/1Ke08NqNEd. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. An Illinois State Trooper died Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, according to state police officials. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports the news media is being kept back, but you can see bike after bike being thrown out of crowd. Mace also came out. Protesters creating their own barrier of bikers now on N. Michigan. What to Know. Brown said police made 24 arrests four of them for felony aggravated battery to a police officer. We just dont want anybody to get hurt..
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