Pro-Palestinian protestors cause traffic disruption into Downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Pro-Palestinian demonstration set out to block a major roadway on Monday in Downtown Chicago.
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Palestinian Youth and Allies blocked the Kennedy Expressway Ohio Street exit into the city around 7:30 a.m.
The group said they are doing it during rush hour to "honor one year of anti-colonial Palestinian resistance."
Monday marked one year since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the deadliest in the country's history, which sparked the war in Gaza.
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Chopper 7 was over the scene at 8:30 a.m. as traffic was stalled for miles on the eastbound Ohio Exit.
By 9 a.m. all lanes were back open and protestors were seen walking on Orleans Street alongside Chicago police.
However, the build-up from morning rush hour will take a while to clear.
OEMC confirmed a traffic disruption at eastbound Ohio Feeder Ramp due to protest activity.
AP News contributed to this report.
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